6 tips to get a Perfectly Chiseled Jawline

From Brad Pitt to Idris Elba a strong, chiseled jawline signifies a certain manliness.

If your jawline is looking strong and perfectly defined you know that it’s going to make you look and feel more confident.

And whilst genes play a big part in the shape of your face, and in particular the jaw area, there’s still a lot you can do to enhance what nature gave you!

Below we’ve got some easy tips to get you a ridiculously chiselled jawline.

• · VISUAL DEFINITION
  Starting with some advice on visually making your face look longer, and less round, so that your jawline looks more defined and more muscular.
• · IMPROVE YOUR DIET
  Small changes to your diet, which along with adding cardio, will help you lose puffiness in your face. It’s this puffiness which makes your face look rounder and therefore less chiseled.
• · JAWLINE EXERCISES
  And finally, some exercises to strengthen the muscles in your neck and under your chin which will shape and tone your jawline.

So, work with what you’ve got… and a strong, chiseled face shape is within your reach.

A strong, chiseled jawline signifies a certain manliness

So whilst not everybody is blessed with the same bone structure as Brad, there’s a lot you can do to boost your jawline so that it looks stronger and more chiselled.

FIRST STEP

Start each day using a moisturizer designed to stimulate collagen production. This will keep your jawline looking firm.

Collagen forms the structural support for your skin and keeps your face looking tight. It helps stop any signs of sagging, keeping your jawline looking nicely defined.

Applying our Hydrating Daily Moisturizer instantly tightens and firms your face - making your jawline look stronger.

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NEXT STEPS

So once you’ve ensured your collagen levels, follow up with these tips…

The first two are simple to do and immediately enhance your jawline. The trick is to elongate the appearance of your face so that your chin looks more defined.

You want a style that elongates your face. So keep the sides tight, and add volume to the top to elongate your face shape. Avoid making the sides fuller as this will add to any roundness of your face.

Even if you have only a little hair always think about keeping the sides very tight to make the most of what you’ve got.

You can get a lot of definition by adding some light shade on your jawline. This will make it appear darker and more defined. Even just a light stubble will help to accentuate your jawline. Use your clippers and play around to find the best length for your face shape. 

Shape with a goatee

Adopting a goatee style is the easiest way to make a difference to the shape and contours of your face. It will immediately elongate your face and define your chin. Play around with the proportions to get the best effect. And pay special attention to keeping both sides even!

Shaving with our Protective Shave Cream is great for this because it’s translucent!

So you can see exactly where you’ve shaved and where you need to take off a little more.

The right hairstyle (and beard style) can visibly improve the look of your jawline

And then there’s changes you can make to your diet...

You can get rid of any puffiness in your face which is hiding your jawline by reducing your salt intake. So that means cutting back on salty snacks, crisps and junk food - and staying away from adding extra salt to your food.

Also try drinking more water. This will make your face less bloated and allow your jawline to appear.

When you lose body fat your face will automatically look more chiselled and your jawline will look more defined.

Everything tightens up, and you will have a great looking chiselled jawline.

Sorry but this is one of the best ways to look better in every way, and we admit that it’s not the easiest thing to do!

We've listed the sports that will give you the quickest weight-loss results and the most health benefits here – "The 5 best sports to lose body fat and build muscle".

And try switching to a plant-based diet for a month. People have reported excellent results not just in terms of weight loss but also in how strong and energetic they feel on this type of diet.

We’ve got a list of the “27 Best Anti Aging Super Foods for Men” here to give you some ideas of healthy options to add to your diet. 

At the gym, a combination of strength exercises and cardio really are the most effective things you can do.

Working out and losing body fat are not just great for your jawline, of course. They also lead to better posture, your clothes will fit better, you’ll feel healthier and stronger.

We've got more on caring for your skin after working out here - "8 Skincare Tips for Clear, Healthy Post-Workout Skin".

So really the message is lose fat and gain muscle – and it’s more than just your jawline that will benefit!

Chewing gum is one of the easiest ways of improving your jawline definition.

The chewing action works the muscles in your neck and jaw, which really tightens up the whole jawline and chin area. And if you’re constantly chewing, you’re working those muscles all day long.

Each morning, as you stand in front of the mirror, you can easily add these to your grooming routine. 

We should warn you that you’ll probably feel pretty silly doing these, so you might want to shut the bathroom door before you start!

With these exercises you should feel the muscles in the front and side of your neck and under your chin being worked because that’s the area that we need to sharpen up and strengthen in order to define the jaw.

As you get older your face can start to sag, and you lose definition in your cheeks and jawline. Working these muscles should help to tone up any sagging cheeks and droopy jowls. 

And for an action plan to stay looking young, and help prevent fine lines and wrinkles too, see "Look Younger: Your Complete Anti Aging Plan".

Jawline defining exercise 1: Chin Lift

1. Standing in front of the mirror, and keeping your mouth closed, try to push your lower jaw out at the same time as lifting your lower lip.
2. You should feel a stretch build up in your jawline and just under your chin.
3. Hold the position for 10–15 seconds, then relax.
   Number of Reps: Try to do 15 of these each morning.

Jawline defining exercise 2: Tongue Twister

1. Press your tongue onto the roof of your mouth, directly behind your teeth.
2. Increase the pressure to add tension.
3. Now start to make a humming sound… we know, we know! But honestly this will help to activate your jawline muscles. Hold for one breath.
   Number of Reps: Do 15 of these each morning.

Jawline defining exercise 3: Collarbone Back Up

1. In a standing position, and keeping your head level with the floor, try to slide your head back several inches. You should feel the muscles on either side of your neck contract as you go back and then relax as you release forward.
2. Make sure that your head stays level the whole time.
3. Hold the position for 10 seconds, then relax. Build up to a hold of 30 seconds as you progress.
   Number of Reps: Do 10 repetitions each morning

And this last exercise you need to lie down for

Jawline defining exercise 4: Neck Curl 

Think of this exercise as like an abdominal curl for your neck.

1. Start by lying on your back with your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth just behind your teeth. This will activate your front neck muscles.
2. Bring your chin to your chest and then lift your head off of the ground about 2 inches (5cm).
3. It’s only a small movement. So take your time, these muscles are often underdeveloped and you can cause neck strain if you lift too high too soon.
   Number of Reps: Start by doing 10 repetitions each morning and gradually build up to 3 sets of 10 reps.

Other benefits of jawline exercises 

Not only will these exercises strengthen and define you jaw, but they also:

• Reduce tension in your face and neck caused by stress, or staring at a screen all day – which will lessen any headaches 
• Increase blood circulation – allowing more oxygen and essential nutrients to reach your skin cells
• Relax your face – and you’re always going to look better if you look more relaxed!

Yes genetics plays a big part in the shape of your jawline, but there are a lot of things you can do to drastically improve what nature gave you.

Start with increasing your collagen uptake and using a moisturizer that’s going to instantly firm and tighten your jawline. Then follow up with these 6 tips…

VISUAL DEFINITION

• Choose a hair style that enhances your jawline
• Add definition with facial hair

IMPROVE YOUR DIET

• Reduce salt intake to avoid puffiness
• Lose body fat to make your jawline look more chiseled

JAWLINE EXERCISES

• Chew gum
• Do these jawline and chin exercises daily

1. Chin Lift
2. Tongue Twister
3. Collarbone Back Up
4. Neck Curl 

Work on these and your jawline will look strong, sharp and chiselled - and you’re going to look and feel more confident!