As summer is on the horizon, many students want to change their hair. Dark hair is for fall and winter, and light hair is for spring and summer, but what about hair length? Deciding which style or how short to cut your hair not only depends on the season but also on the shape of your face.

Here are some tips for that new look everyone wants:

• Round face: For those who like short hair, spiky layers will add height, lengthen your face and emphasize your eyes. Others might like something a bit longer, so the medium length is perfect. A long collarbone-skimming bob has a face-slimming effect.

• Heart face: The pixie hair cut clipped evenly on the side with short layers on the top is perfect for this face shape. People who cannot have short hair can easily pull off long layers with curly sections and full bangs. Just keep the layers long and closer to the ends.

• Oval face: Medium length is the best fit for this face shape because it has an elongating effect. Keep subtle variations in length to make your hair look as full and dense as possible. Long hair is also a good option, but it will make your face look long, so try leaving it to a moderate length.

• Square face: Short hair will increase the focus of your face and put an emphasis on your cheekbones and not your jaw. This can be achieved with a short-layered bob and subtle bangs. Medium length is also a good option with shoulder length layers and sweeping bangs. The layers will create volume on your hair.

Remember to own whichever option you take because who doesn’t look fabulous with a fresh hair cut?