Before you start pinning hairstyles on Pinterest that you want to show to your hairdresser, you need to analyze the shape of your face. We all have our hair goals, but they aren’t always best for us. Blondes want to be brunettes, the wavy-haired want straight hair, and vice-versa. Hair goals are great to have to make your hair glam appointment run more efficiently, but you also want to know what your body actually needs. A hairdresser wants to see you happy, so they accept your requests and create them to perfection. Do not make the mistake of requesting a look that will make you look older, less-defined in the face, or worse, appear to have bad taste!

Lucky for you, we are here to save the day with what we believe to be the most important rule of hairstyling: knowing your face shape. Your face shape is what makes you unique. A hairstyle that accentuates your shiny round cheeks is the best way to show the world that you are proud of who you are. So who are you?

Round

If your cheeks are the widest part of your face and same as the length, you most likely have a round face. Round faces are easy to determine because every part of your face from forehead to jaws are shaped, well, round!

Your ultimate inspirations: Selena Gomez, Chrissy Teigen, Ginnifer Goodwin, Isla Fisher, Mila Kunis, Kristen Dunst, and Cameron Diaz.

Square

If your jaw is the most prominent part of your face, followed by a square chin, you most likely have a square face. Square faces have a straight line perimeter from the hairline down to the jaw and chin. Just like a round face, every section has the same length and width.

Your ultimate inspirations: Rihanna, Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Wilde, Hailey Baldwin, Demi Moore, Lucy Liu, and Natalie Portman.

Oval

If your forehead is wider than your chin, and the length of your face is longer than its width, you most likely have an oval face. Oval faces have wide cheekbones, but not similar to the round face because the jawline does not have a sharp angle that stands out.

Your ultimate inspirations: Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Connelly, Kate Middleton, Tina Fey, Julianne Moore, and P!nk.

Heart

If your forehead and cheekbones are wider than your jawline and chin, you most likely have a heart-shaped face. Heart-shaped faces are easier to identify from the narrow chin.

Your ultimate inspirations: Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry, Zooey Deschanel, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Scarlett Johansson, Naomi Campbell, and Nicole Richie.

Conclusion

After determining your face shape, start pinning hairstyles with models that look just like you. Let Selena Gomez inspire your round and Bella Hadid inspire your oval looks. Circle the faces on your magazines and keep an eye out to see what they’re doing. Your hairdresser wants to please you and will create any look that you request. If you dislike your hairstyle, it could be because you misunderstood your face shape. That won’t be a problem anymore! Bring your hairstyle wish list pictures to your next appointment, and we’ll have you looking red-carpet ready.