How to Hide a Double Chin

Every trick in the book for hiding a double chin in photos and daily life

Last Updated: January 13, 2023 References

Double chins are a very common facial feature that millions of people have. If you want to disguise your double chin in a pinch, there are a few easy ways to hide it. Consider changing up your makeup routine, hair cut and fashion style to highlight your other facial features. Once you've tried out these tactics, there are some additional tricks you can use to make your double chin vanish.

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Changing Your Clothing Style

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Wear scarves to easily hide a double chin. You don't have to wait until winter to wear a scarf! In warmer weather, consider wearing a scarf made out of light fabric, like cotton or chambray.^{[1]
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Research source} A scarf can hide your double chin while also adding a nice addition to your current look.^{[2]
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- You can buy fashion scarves at most department stores.
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Opt for a V-neck to pull the eye away from your chin. Wearing a shirt with a more open neckline will prevent people from focusing on your chin and neck.^{[3]
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Research source} A V-neck also helps to make your shoulders look more connected. Besides V-necks, consider additionally looking into clothing with scoop and Bardot necklines, as these styles draw more attention to your shoulders and chest.^{[4]
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- Try to avoid shirts and blouses that have a jewel neckline. Jewel necklines go around the neck and draw more attention to the chin area.^{[5]
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Pick loose fabrics that aren't tight around your neck. While the clothes and fabric you choose to wear are a matter of personal preference, switching to more loosely woven materials can help take attention away from certain features, like a double chin. Try to avoid wearing clothes made of rayon or Lycra.^{[6]
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Wear solid colors near your chin to disguise it. Wearing a pattern can draw attention to a specific portion of your body in a photograph. Clothing patterns like thin stripes or tiny polka dots tend to make you look wider in a picture.^{[8]
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- For instance, wear a solid red shirt with a long necklace to center a person's focus on your chest area.
- Consider wearing patterns in lower areas. For example, if you wear textured or patterned shoes, a person's eye might be drawn down and away from your double chin.
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Try out different kinds of hats. Wearing a hat will help draw attention to the top of your head, instead of the chin area, and they work well with solid colors.^{[9]
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Research source} If you have a square face, try out rounded hats like berets and avoid hats with slanted brims, like fedoras. If you have a heart-shaped face, hats with more slanted brims will complement your face shape. ^{[10]
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- If you have a round or diamond-shaped face, opt for a hat that rests on the back part of your head. Square face shapes look best with circular hats. ^{[11]
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Add a longer necklace that dips into your chest to draw the eye downward. Wearing long jewelry can help to draw a person's gaze away from your double chin. Jewelry is easy to find at most generic stores, and you should be able to find a long necklace that matches your personal style.^{[12]
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- Avoid wearing chokers, as these can make your double chin more obvious

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Trying New Makeup Looks

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Use concealer to begin the contour process. Use a concealer that's about two shades darker than the shade of your foundation. With a medium-size brush, start applying the concealer from right beneath your ear down to the edge of your jawline in soft fluid strokes.^{[13]
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Research source} After you've finished applying the concealer, use a foam beauty blender to blend the makeup into your skin.^{[14]
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- The goal of the concealer is to create a shadow that blocks your double chin from view.^{[15]
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  Research source} If you can artificially make it appear like you’ve got a stronger, more defined jawline, your double chin won’t be nearly as noticeable.^{[16]
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- You may have to contour multiple times before you get the technique down.^{[17]
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Apply bronzing powder along the sides of your face. Using a medium-size makeup brush, apply a matte bronzing powder on top of the concealer. Beginning at your temples, mark an “E” shape with the bronzer along the curve of your face, with middle portion ending up around nose level. Work your way down along your cheeks until you have reached your jawline.^{[18]
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- Suck your cheeks in when applying the bronzer. This will ensure that all parts of your cheeks get makeup coverage.^{[19]
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- Use a blending makeup brush or foam beauty blender to combine the makeup you have applied so far. This makes your makeup look cohesive and professional.^{[20]
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Add blush to emphasize your cheeks. Additional makeup like blush can draw more attention to your cheeks. Using a thicker makeup brush, add blush with round movements. Go back and forth between your temple and the center of your cheek.^{[21]
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- You can also use highlighter to add a pop of color and shine to your cheeks. Place this along the cheekbone, where you've already applied the blush.^{[22]
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Consider using eyeliner to enhance your look. A cat eye or winged technique can really make your eyes the focal point of a makeup look, instead of your chin area. Applying a bright color of eyeliner above your lower lid will also help make your eyes more noticeable.^{[23]
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- Try out a smokey look with eyeshadow if you want to play around with darker tones.^{[24]
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Getting a New Hairstyle

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Let your bangs grow out if you have any. If you want to distract from your double chin, consider adopting straight, center bangs. These can reach slightly below your browline and will help to make your double chin less noticeable.^{[25]
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- Consider developing side bangs. Although different than center bangs, growing side bangs helps to provide your face with a unique asymmetry.^{[26]
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  Research source} This may add a new depth to your look while drawing attention away from your chin.^{[27]
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Grow a beard to cover your double chin. Beards are an easy and effective way to hide a double chin. A thicker beard may help to hide your double chin completely. If your facial hair is at least 0.5 inches (1.3 cm), it should obscure your double chin.^{[28]
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- Almost a third of men with double chins choose to grow a beard.^{[29]
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Try for a short haircut to distract from a double chin. Bobs are a fashionable option for people who like shorter hairstyles and don't want to focus as much on bangs. A longer bob that falls below the chin can help to make your face appear more lean.^{[30]
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- A pompadour is a fancier way to approach a short hairstyle while bringing more attention to the top of the head.^{[31]
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Add layers to make long hair more prominent. If you prefer a longer hairstyle, consider adding layers the next time you get your hair trimmed. This adds an extra dimension to your hair while also distracting the eye away from your double chin. By adding more texture to your hair, you'll be taking focus away from your chin and neck area.^{[32]
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- Consider investing in hair extensions. Highlighted extensions can help in adding an extra distraction from your double chin.^{[33]
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Hiding Your Double Chin in Photos

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Mask your double chin by tilting your head. Whether you're taking a portrait picture or a group photo, you can quickly hide your double chin by lifting and angling your head. Your head should be tilted at less than a 45 degree angle. Tilting your head helps to prevent the picture capturing your chin at a lower angle, which may make your double chin more obvious.^{[34]
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- Try not to lower your chin. If you lower your chin too much in a photo, you can risk making your double chin look more obvious.^{[35]
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Take photos from above to minimize a double chin. One advantage of photography is that you can change the angle of your photos. If you're worried that your double chin looks too obvious from a forward camera angle, consider moving the camera upwards. Ideally, you want the camera to be positioned above your own height while also being tilted downwards.^{[36]
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Suck in your core before the picture is taken. While not specific to reducing a double chin, sucking in your abdomen can make you look thinner on camera. While sucking in your core, try to envision yourself lengthening your spine. ^{[37]
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Expert Q&A

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How can I hide my double chin with makeup?

Miranda Mendelson
Makeup & Beauty Specialist
Miranda Mendelson is a Makeup and Beauty Specialist and the Founder of Slashed Beauty. With nearly a decade of experience, she specializes in budget-friendly makeup and beauty products and tips. Additionally, Miranda was named "Most Buzzworthy" Blogger by Allure Magazine and featured in numerous publications such as Glamour Magazine and Huffington Post. Miranda holds a BA in Communications and a minor in Gender and Women's Studies from California State University, Northridge.

Miranda Mendelson

Makeup & Beauty Specialist

Expert Answer

Make your jaw look more defined by softly sweeping a contour shade along the edge of your jaw bone, blending softly toward your neck. This creates the illusion of a shadow and a sharper jawline.
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What is you have a double chin with an aging neck with wrinkles. Low necks don’t look good. Can you wear high neck clothing?

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Shirts with high necklines tend to draw more attention to the chin area. If you prefer that style of clothing, you can try pairing a high-neck shirt with a fashion scarf. Test out different accessory combinations to see what you like!
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How do I hide a muffin top?

Community Answer

You can wear flowy shirts and dresses and high-waisted jeans/pants. Belts can be helpful too.