There Are 12 Eyebrow Shapes—Heres What Yours Say About You

From ultra-thin to bold and bushy, eyebrow trends come and go. But before you seal the fate of that brow shape, have you considered how it might reflect your persona? They say not to judge a book by its cover, but thats precisely what the practice of physiognomy does. Thats right—by studying even the smallest details in your face, an established pro can tell whether youre impulsive or a perfectionist (among many other things)—specifically by studying the shape of your eyebrows. So whether you have thin eyebrows or thick, long brows or short, for a facial reader, the eyebrows can be the window to the soul.

Not buying it? We sat down with professional facial reader Jean Haner to learn what each shape means.

Keep reading to learn all about the different types of eyebrows and what they say about your personality.

What Is Physiognomy?

Physiognomy is a traditional principle that analyzes the personality of others based on the intricacies of their physical appearance. This ancient method, which dates back to the Northern Song period, could determine a persons inner personality, including how they think, feel, behave, and what they need to be happy in life just by assessing their physical characteristics.

Eyebrow Shapes

Round Eyebrows

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Round eyebrow shapes follow the eyes natural curve and dont arch upward. "If someone has rounded eyebrows, thats a sign that theyre a very kind person and that theyre always thinking about other peoples needs," says Haner. "When theyre making a decision, itll be based on what they want and what everyone else might want to try, resulting in a win-win for everybody."

Straight Eyebrows

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Beyond framing the face, straight eyebrows draw the eyes inward toward the center of the face. "If someones eyebrows grow in a straight line, that means that theyre a very logical person—they value logic and think that you should think things through very carefully. Theyre not impulsive," she explains.

Peaked Eyebrows

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The main qualities of those sporting a peaked brow? A high arch and rash decision making go hand in hand, according to Haner. "People with peaked eyebrows make decisions based on their emotions—and they make them quickly. Theyre very reactive, so if theres something theyre trying to make up their mind about, they do it very quickly, but its not necessarily based on logic—its based on their emotion at the moment," notes Haner.

Queens Eyebrows

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In Chinese face reading, Queens eyebrows are exactly what youd think theyd be: eyebrows that are placed high up on a persons face. "Theyre a sign of someone who has excellent taste—a real sense of style and beauty, but they tend to be a perfectionist," says Haner. "They can struggle with decisions because in their mind, theres only one right decision. They can be self-critical and worry about making the wrong decision, and can be hard on themselves."

Long Eyebrows

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"People who have long eyebrows tend to be the kind of people who have a lot of friends. Theres a reason for this: They have extra strength, so they can deal with all of their friends personal drama without feeling overwhelmed," she says.

Short Eyebrows

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A short eyebrow extends only as far as the outer to inner corner of the eye. "People with short eyebrows dont like to deal with drama. They tend to have fewer close friendships and theyre not drawn to reach out to people to ask for help," explains Haner.

Thick Eyebrows

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To us, the bushy brow look will never go out of style. "If someone has really full, thick eyebrows, it means many things: theyre very decisive, they have a natural self-confidence, and they feel like they can figure anything out," says Haner. "Theyre very logical people and tend to be kind of linear in how they do things. They also like to be physically active."

Thin Eyebrows

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"People with thin eyebrows—even if they started out with naturally thick eyebrows that became thin from tweezing and waxing—affects self-confidence. Or, if you just have naturally thin eyebrows, you generally have low confidence. But the good side is youre not pushy or overly aggressive," Haner explains.

Diagonal Eyebrows

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If the ends of your eyebrows are higher than the front, you likely have a diagonal brow shape. "The harder the angle, the more extreme the emotions are and the more reactive a person is," explains Haner. "If youre born with an angle naturally, thats fine. But if you try to create it, its kind of like going against your own nature, which can cause an imbalance in your personality and cause you to have difficulty making decisions."

Tapered Eyebrows

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Youll know you have a tapered brow shape if the inner parts of your brows are thicker than the tail. While the front may be more boxy, therell be gradual thinning as you reach the ends. Looking for some lift and length? This is the perfect eyebrow shape, as it gives the illusion of a longer, fuller brow.

"S"-Shaped Eyebrows

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While some try to correct their naturally occurring S-shaped brows, others try to mimic it with strategic tweezing (grass is always greener, right?). This brow shape involves removing the first row of hair along the inner part along with the first layer on the top of the tail. The middle area is to be left untouched to create that dipped-down "S" shape.

Hard-Arched Eyebrow

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The beauty of mile-high arches is that all hair densities—from sparse to thick—can achieve it. Haner says this brow shape tends to be more sensitive in nature, can hold back, and requires time to get comfortable with people.