The Bang

Ah, forehead fringe. Cute, yes, but who knew it was age-defying?

Rhys was quoted in the Woman’s Day piece as calling bangs “better than Botox,” and he’s not alone in his sentiment. The New York Times quoted L’Oréal Paris consultant Johnny Lavoy as calling bangs “a great alternative to Botox,” and many others have made similar comparisons.

Shell out hundreds of dollars to let somebody stick needles in your face, or head to the salon for a hair appointment half that price? You be the judge.

But how should you wear bangs? Look to your face shape for clues. If your face is round, try bangs that are swept to the side to add length. Although straight, wide bangs may seem to make most sense for women with an oval face, many experts agree that the oval face shape works well with just about any style.  Longer, parted bangs can work well for a heart-shaped or square face.{relatedarticles}

Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon defy age with their banged coifs, and they work well for younger stars like Reese Witherspoon and Ashlee Simpson, too.