Like your clothes, haircuts aren’t one-size-fits-all. But unlike your clothes, you can’t take a crap haircut off after a day of fielding abuse from your colleagues. Which is why—before going under the barber’s scissors—it’s worth knowing which is the best haircut for your face shape. After all, an extra inch here or a smattering of facial hair there can make all the difference.

Whether you’re looking for haircuts for round faces, long or rectangular faces, square faces, heart-shaped faces, diamond-shaped faces, or triangle-shaped faces, we’ve got you covered. And no, you can’t have one of each face. Unless you’re a Batman villain.

What’s My Face Shape?

The first step to figuring out which hairstyle suits you is determining your face shape. Take a look at the illustration below and find a mirror to compare your face to these different male face shapes. There are more detailed instructions at the bottom of this article if you can’t tell.

How To Choose A Haircut For Your Face Shape

Haircuts For Round Faces

Circular with a rounded chin and no obvious lines or angles, a round face shape benefits from a haircut that lends it some definition. Whether you’ve got some extra baby fat and are looking for haircuts for chubby faces, or your face just lacks angles, consider one of these hairstyles to suit your face.

“If you’ve got a round face shape, think square,” says Stevens. “Since round faces have little in the way of natural angles, you need to create the illusion of structure with your hair. A style with height on the top that’s taken tight at the sides such as a pompadour or a flat top works well to add structure, as do front fringes.”

“Square corners in the high recession area of your hair will sharpen up any soft edges,” adds Robinson. “A full square beard will also help thin the chin area, giving the appearance of a more chiseled jaw.”