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If your face is… Heart-shaped

Go for: "Heart-shaped faces tend to have a pointier jaw line and are wider at the eyes," says Ben. "Shorter styles suit this face shape better, and a fringe will open up your face at its widest part." Claude agrees, saying that this feminine jaw line is more forgiving and will look great with styles that do not cut into the face with layers. "Those blessed with great bone structure should consider showing it off with a pixie crop," she says.

 Avoid: Ben advises avoiding styles that draw everything in. You should also think about your colour - by sticking to highlights on top and keeping the lower half of your cut darker, this helps to widen out your face at the bottom. Too much height at your crown will add even more length to your face, and your already pointy chin will only be emphasised.

Copy cat: Try this cute top bob, which was seen at Emporio Armani. Sitting just above the ears, with a choppy fringe, this style is easy to maintain and needs just a smidgeon of product to give it texture.

If your face is… Round

Go for: "Sleek styles are best suited to round faces," says Claude Hachache, assistant manager at Toni & Guy. Ben Skervin, celebrity hair stylist and Head & Shoulders ambassador agrees and recommends choosing a longer style, adding layers around the bottom of your face. "Layers will help to give longer length to your face," he says. Claude adds you should opt for softer layers rather than blunt, as they will look more flattering around your face.

Avoid: Both stylists agree that for round faces, fringes are a big no, no. Claude says, "When it comes to fringes, avoid blunt cuts as this will add width to your face. Instead, consider a light side-sweeping fringe." He also advises against curls or loads of volume, as these will only accentuate the roundness of your face.

Copy cat: Marc Jacobs showed off beautifully well-groomed side sweeping fringe on the catwalk this season. Try blow-drying your fringe in the opposite direction and then sweeping over to the other side - this will help to give it a little bounce.

If your face is… Square

Go for: "As square-shaped faces can be quite masculine, you can soften your face by cutting layers into your jaw line," says Ben. Claude insists that volume is key to softening a strong jaw line, and long curly or wavy locks are perfect for adding more femininity. "Mid- to long-length tresses are ideal for square face shapes," he says.

Avoid: "Blunt fringes!" says Ben. "Instead go for a sweeping side fringe that just reveals parts of your face. Pulled back, harsh ponytails also don't work for this face shape." Square jaw lines are only exaggerated if your cut sits above the jaw line, but if you are determined to opt for a bob cut, then make sure it is layered. This will soften your features, and by adding height at your crown, you will create the illusion of an overall rounder shape.

Copy cat: Soft, natural waves will do your face shape wonders, so try this unstructured look seen at Blumarine. Add a little anti-frizz serum to your hair, blow-dry with your head upside down to give your roots some volume, and use a curling iron to create a few tumbles of natural-looking curls.

If your face is… Oblong

Go for: "Women with very long or oblong faces should opt for a heavy fringe to add extra width to the face," says Claude. "Shorter styles tend to also suit oblong faces - a high-fashion blunt bob can work well, or if you can't cope without long lengths, try graduating the front so it gives the illusion of a shorter cut."

Avoid: Claude goes on to suggest that oblong face shapes should avoid adding extra length to already long face with high up-do's and over-the-top quiffs.

Copy cat: This season's Lanvin girls were striking withtheir heavy, blunt fringes, which are great for shortening thelength of your face. Remember,if you're going to try a bluntfringe like this, it has to be regularly trimmed every four to six weeks (by the hand of a professional), and you may have to spend time in the morningwith straightening irons gettingit poker straight.

Hair guru

Whatever style you decide to go for this season, celeb hair stylist Ben Skervin, offers you his tips for great looking hair.

On choosing the right style:

"Whatever your face shape, you still need to consider your hair type and the condition of your hair when choosing a new style."

"Be realistic when thinking about your new style. Are you going to have time for a lot of blowdrying when you have threekids to get ready for school in the morning?"

"Think about your own image and how your hair fits in with your own fashion style."

On having healthy looking hair:

"Most shampoos clean and condition as they have so many nourishing qualities. Unless your hair is particularly prone to breakages or in a really bad condition, then naturally healthy hair doesn't need a conditioner as well."

"Styling sprays that offer protection from the heat are a must. Hair can't really tolerate temperatures of more than 180 degrees, anything higher than that should be left to the professionals."

"I opt for spray products rather than gels and creams. Especially when you're applying them on wet hair, you never know if you've put too much in and then the hair can become heavy."