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9. Bang on!

If the thought of bangs gives you flashbacks to bad DIY haircuts of your youth, it might be time to reconsider them. Long, choppy, side-swept bangs that fall below your brow can take years off your appearance. They call attention to your pretty peepers, and away from potential problem areas such as your forehead and neckline. This ultra-flattering, casual chic hairstyle is so popular in France, it's known in beauty circles as the "French Fringe."

To achieve the "undone" look, simply move your bangs from side to side with a round brush as you're blow-drying them.

If you're not crazy about forehead wrinkles, scattered side bangs are just the trick.

Short, straight bangs flatter long face shapes, emphasize cheekbones, and widen long, narrow foreheads.

Feathered, wispy bangs suit most face shapes and add elegance to basic hairstyles.

Side-swept bangs accentuate softer facial features when paired with a ponytail or free-falling hairstyle.

Boost the glam level of an Oscar-level updo with bangs that frame the face.