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Eye shapes: chart and quiz
A chart of nine eye shapes and a five-question quiz to find your closest match, with lash styles that suit it.
Eye shape chart: nine shapes and how to tell them apart
Look in a mirror with your eyes open and looking straight ahead, then compare. These are neutral descriptions, not ratings. Most people are a mix of two shapes.
Almond
The lid tapers at both corners and the iris is slightly covered by the upper lid.
Round
The eye looks rounded, and white shows above or below the iris.
Hooded
A fold of skin covers the crease, so less of the lid shows when your eyes are open.
Monolid
The lid is smooth with no visible crease.
Downturned
The outer corner sits lower than the inner corner.
Upturned
The outer corner sits higher than the inner corner.
Close-set
The space between your eyes is clearly less than one eye width.
Wide-set
The space between your eyes is clearly more than one eye width.
Deep-set
The eyes sit back under the brow bone, with the lid and crease in shadow.
What is my eye shape? Take the five-question quiz
No camera and no photo upload: the quiz only uses your answers, and nothing leaves your browser. It is a guide, not a diagnosis.
How to use the eye shape finder
Check in a mirror
Face a mirror in good light, eyes open, looking straight ahead. Note the lid, the corners and the gap between your eyes.
Answer five questions
Each answer has a small picture. Pick the closest one; there is no wrong answer, and many people sit between two.
Open the result in the lash map
Your closest shape comes with lash styles that tend to suit it and a button that opens the lash map already set up for it.
| Shape | How to tell | Styles to try | Suggested curl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | The lid tapers at both corners and the iris is slightly covered by the upper lid. | Natural, Wispy, Cat-eye | C |
| Round | The eye looks rounded, and white shows above or below the iris. | Cat-eye, Wispy, Fox | C |
| Hooded | A fold of skin covers the crease, so less of the lid shows when your eyes are open. | Cat-eye, Doll, Wispy | D |
| Monolid | The lid is smooth with no visible crease. | Natural, Wispy, Cat-eye | D |
| Downturned | The outer corner sits lower than the inner corner. | Cat-eye, Fox, Wispy | D |
| Upturned | The outer corner sits higher than the inner corner. | Natural, Doll, Wispy | C |
| Close-set | The space between your eyes is clearly less than one eye width. | Cat-eye, Fox, Wispy | C |
| Wide-set | The space between your eyes is clearly more than one eye width. | Doll, Natural, Wispy | C |
| Deep-set | The eyes sit back under the brow bone, with the lid and crease in shadow. | Natural, Doll, Wispy | CC |
Gear that helps
Starting points for this topic. Each link opens an Amazon search.
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Cluster Lashes
Cluster Lash Starter Set
A beginner-friendly way to try individual clusters before committing to a full strip look.
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Strip Lashes
Wispy Strip Lashes
A fluttery, mixed-length strip style built for a soft, natural-looking finish that blends with most natural lash lines.
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Glue & Tools
Precision Lash Applicator
A handheld applicator tool shaped to help place strip or cluster lashes closer to the natural lash line.
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Glue & Tools
Latex-Free Lash Adhesive
A latex-free adhesive formula aimed at shoppers who want to avoid latex-based lash glue ingredients.
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Lash Care
Compact Lash Storage Case
A structured case designed to protect lash shape between wears, useful for shoppers who reuse lashes multiple times.
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False Eyelashes
Faux-Mink Style Lashes
A synthetic, faux-mink-style fiber built to mimic a softer, more natural fiber look without using animal-derived materials.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main eye shapes?
This chart covers nine: almond, round, hooded, monolid, downturned, upturned, close-set, wide-set and deep-set. They describe the lid, the corners and the spacing, and they overlap.
How do I find my eye shape?
Look in a mirror with your eyes open and looking straight ahead. Check whether you can see a crease, whether the outer corner sits higher or lower than the inner corner, how much white shows around the iris and how wide the gap between your eyes is.
Can I be a mix of two shapes?
Yes, many people are. The quiz shows your closest match and mentions a close second when the scores are near.
Does my eye shape decide my lash style?
No. Suggested styles are common pairings from styling guides. Choose what you like and what feels comfortable.
How is a hooded eye different from a deep-set eye?
A hooded eye has a fold of skin that covers the crease. A deep-set eye sits back under the brow bone, so the lid is in shadow even when the crease is visible.
Does the quiz use a photo or camera?
No. It only uses your answers and runs in your browser. We do not show photographs of faces anywhere in the tools.
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Sources and last checked
Last checked: . Lash maps, styles and curl/length guidance are styling conventions, not measurements. Every number is a starting point you can adjust.
- National Salon Supplies: Grafting lash guide (lengths, mapping, styling): Length range 6 to 16 mm; natural, cat-eye, doll-eye and squirrel maps by inner/middle/outer position; curl advice by eye shape (hooded, monolid, downturned); wispy spikes 2 to 3 mm longer; keep lengths within 2 to 3 mm of the natural lash.
- Light Heart Lash: Lash maps for beginners: Balanced five-section map (8, 9, 10, 9, 8 mm); start near 8 to 9 mm at the inner corner and rise in 1 mm steps; C curl as the beginner starting point, CC or D for a more open look.
- Divine Lashes: Eyelash extension curls explained: What J, B, C, CC, D, L and M curls look like and which natural lash direction each suits.
We checked these pages on the date above. Makers do not agree on every number, so the tool keeps to the conservative middle and says so where it matters. OnlyEyelashes covers DIY cluster and strip lashes worn at home, not salon extensions.
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