Face-reading experts believe the shape of your face can reveal basic personality traits and determine your overall approach to life. 'Your face is saying something,' expert Jean Haner, author of The Wisdom Of Your Face, told Cosmopolitan. 'You're born with features you have for a reason. The face is a map of your personality as well as your whole life.' Although many people don't have a distinct face shape (for example, it could be a mix of oval and diamond-shaped), some do have one that is instantly recognisable. Ms Haner reveals what your face shape says about you, based on her studies in 3,000-year-old face reading derived from Chinese medicine.
DIAMOND FACE SHAPE
This type of face shape is characterised by being pointed towards the forehead and chin but wide in the middle. 'This refers to someone who likes to take control and wants things a certain way,' Ms Haner told Elle UK. 'They're also very detail-oriented and because of that, they produce quality work.' She adds that someone with a diamond-shaped face 'communicates well' and is 'precise' with their words. However, this person could be 'sharp' if crossed the wrong way.
OVAL FACE SHAPE
People with oval faces are practical, methodical and overachievers in their careers. This appears true for American hit maker Beyonce, 34, whose face is longer than wide and she has a jaw that is narrower than her cheekbones. Ms Haner added to Elle UK that people with oval face shapes are also compassionate: 'This person always knows all the right things to say, so they can make someone feel welcome and comfortable.'
TRIANGLE FACE SHAPE
This face shape is narrower at the forehead but wide at the jawline. Men and women with these faces tend to be artistic, creative and sensitive but also fiery. 'This shape means you usually want to be in charge,' Ms Haner told Cosmopolitan. 'And the more narrow your forehead is at toward the top of the person's head, the more they have to be in control.' She said people with triangle face shapes are usually 'very successful'.
SQUARE FACE SHAPE
Men and women with square faces tend to possess a sharp wit and analytical mind. 'It typically refers to someone who is really gung-ho and into taking on huge projects because they have so much stamina,' said Ms Haner.
HEART FACE SHAPE
A heart face shape is characterised by a wide forehead and narrow chin. 'It speaks to someone who has incredible inner strength but can also be stubborn because they are so strong-minded,' said Ms Haner. 'They're like little energizer bunnies. But their strength is not from stamina, it's about inner power.' Other common personality traits include being 'pushy', having 'a strong intuition' and being 'very creative'.
RECTANGLE FACE SHAPE
People with this type of face value logic and are really good thinkers. 'They're usually planners in some way and don't often talk about their feelings,' said Ms Haner. 'However, they do work out regularly - they have to work off inner tension that results from constantly living in their own heads.'
Which shape is yours?