You see, many people associate fringe with a youthful appearance since they effectively shorten the face.

But do bangs make you look younger?

The answer actually isn’t so cut and dried.

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(After all, there are anumber of bang stylesto choose from.)

Below, hairstylists weigh in on how your mane can literally change the shape of your face.

Can a hairstyle make you look younger?

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“The hair, here, is not helping to lift the face at all,” he notes.

Of course, it all depends on your specific bone structure.

Think of this guide as more of a starting point to help inform your next haircut decision.

To dye or not to dye?

And if youdoopt for bangs, you’ll definitely want to check out our guide onhow to style them.