Thinking of giving that secretary job to the most beautiful candidate? Well, if it’s because you think she may be the best at her job (which she probably isn’t), then think again.

According to a scientific journal article published by Sean N. Talamas, your perception may be distorted by the insidious influence of an Attractiveness Halo.

According to Talamas, while there are aspects of the face that give us cues as to the health or intelligence of an individual, the attractiveness of an individual will trump all other face-cards. It’s the Ace.

This has especially negative consequences when applied to a professional environment, particularly in the context of hiring, where a less-qualified, or inept individual may be granted a position simply based on their looks.

The study found there is no correlation between attractiveness and actual academic performance. If there were, it would be a science akin to the long deposed study of phrenology, which is effectively what your brain is subscribing to when you feel that a beautiful person somehow has superior smarts or ability.

Other negative implications are far-reaching. For example, when facing trial a judge may evaluate your character poorly based on your hideously large and angry-looking hairy eyebrows.