It all comes down to face shape*. In general, the goal with bangs is to find a style that helps make your face appear more oval, while also bringing out your eyes and enhancing your overall hairstyle.

I think there's a bang style to suit everyone, so I thought it would be fun to share with you what works and what doesn't—using celebrity red carpet close-ups to demonstrate, of course—in a series that explores each of the seven different face shapes. Like I always say, with hair, it's important to show, not just tell, so if these tips resonate, bring the examples to your stylist before you commit to a chop.