Fringe Benefits

3 head-turning bang styles you'll love

- DANIELLE SCHLASS SALIMAN

THE HOTTEST HAIR 'ACCESSORY' RIGHT NOW? Bangs—and they're especially flattering for women over 40. “Fringe adds a fresh, youthful touch to any style,” says Kim Kimble, celebrity hairstylist and creator of Kim Kimble Hair Collection by HairUWear. “Plus, they work with all hair textures, from straight to curly.” Bonus: They also help disguise aging woes like thinning hair and fine lines. Here, bang styles that help turn back the clock.

Classic full bangs

Full bangs sweep across the forehead, effortlessly hiding deep lines or wrinkles. “They're better for the forehead than Botox!” jokes Ken Paves, a celebrity hairstylist and Hairdo USA design collaborator. What's more, they frame the eyes to make them the star of the show.

WHAT TO ASK FOR: Blunt yet slightly tapered bangs that skim the eyebrows. They should be full but not too heavy, with soft, point-cut ends for a natural look.