Make it your style

Start with the hair, frames and everyday choices you enjoy. Use the notebook to organize what you would like to try next.

Start observing ↗

An amber frame and silver bob form one personal look.

Begin with your preferences

Try three short lines: what I like, what I would try, and the time I have. A face shape description can give you words to explore, but your hair texture and daily routine belong in the conversation. Hair.com suggests discussing both when preparing for a haircut.

Woman in a white top writing in a notebook beside pale blue organza — A short note keeps your own preferences in view.

Save two haircut photos that appeal to you. One might show a length you like; the other might show a texture or finish. They are references for a conversation with your stylist, not a promise that a cut will look identical on you. Hair.com also recommends bringing photos of cuts you like.

Hair

What do you enjoy about your current cut? Note the length, natural texture, usual part and how much time you like to spend styling.

Frames

Which frames do you reach for? Write down the color and weight you enjoy, how they feel through the day, and any fit question you want to ask.

Something new

Choose one detail you would like to try. Keep the rest familiar if that helps you decide how you feel about the change.

Choose a hair question

If you are thinking about a haircut, start with length and the routine you want to keep. Ask what the cut would take to style with your own texture on a regular morning. For a broader starting point, choose a hairstyle with your preferences in mind.

Woman comparing printed short and shoulder-length haircut references — Two haircut references make a preference easier to describe.

Bangs are a more specific question. Save a photo of the front line you like, then ask how that detail would work with your texture and the time you want to spend styling. A reference photo helps show your preference; it cannot settle the choice for you.

Choose a frame question

Start with fit before deciding on a frame style. Warby Parker lists lens width, bridge width and temple length as separate frame measurements in millimeters. A face shape word does not tell you those dimensions, so ask about the fit of the actual pair you want to wear.

Amber acetate and silver metal eyeglass frames on a white shelf — Two frames show different bridges and temple arms to compare in person.

Then consider color, material and the way the frames feel to you. Warby Parker says there is no mathematical formula for the best-looking glasses. An amber frame may be one person’s favorite, while another person chooses something else. You can explore face shapes for descriptive words without treating them as a prescription.

Your next question

What should I save before a hair consultation?

Save two photos of cuts you like and a few questions about length, texture and daily styling. Hair.com recommends bringing haircut references and talking through your routine.

Can a face label replace frame measurements?

No. Lens width, bridge width and temple length describe separate dimensions of a pair of glasses. A shape label cannot give you those numbers or tell you how a frame feels.