As women, we are constantly updating our look to match the way we feel. One hair trend that has been making a swift comeback are bangs. If you’re looking for a way to switch up your look, this is a subtle way to change your look dramatically. The bang is one of the few hairstyle changes you can make that works with short, medium, and long hair. From wispy to full, asymmetrical to choppy, there are more than a few ways to wear bangs. Before you cut, remember to keep your face shape in mind when heading to the salon.

SQUARE FACE
Bangs complement a square face because the eye-grazing cut is tapered on the sides and soften a square face shape. Ask your stylist to cut the bangs just below the brows, leaving the heaviest pieces on the sides so they don’t cover your eyes. The centre strands can be feathery; a little forehead peeking through is perfect. “The key to success is… It’s not what you take off, it’s what you leave on,” says celebrity hairstylist Trey Gillen.

To Style: When hair is wet, apply a small amount of John Frieda Frizz – Ease Original Hair Serum 50ml (£5.99, boots.com) and blow-dry hair in a side-to-side motion.

ROUND FACE
Gently arching bangs complements a round face’s feminine features. Bangs on a round face shape can give your face a fuller look, so the right cut is very important. Thick bangs are very flattering to a circular face, wispy versions won’t have the same impact. If your stylist does this right, your bangs can instantly mould the cheekbones and help them pop out.

To Style: To get a polished look, work a dab of Paul Mitchell’s Super Skinny Serum (£15, paulmitchell.com) throughout hair from root to tip. Blow dry hair then flat iron small pieces roughly 3/4 inches to create an ‘I’m not trying to look this hot’ statement. “If you take a few minutes to style your bangs, you can get away with a much messier overall vibe but still look chic,” says famed stylist Ted Gibson.

HEART-SHAPED FACE
A heart-shaped face is fuller on the top and angular on the bottom. A side-swept bang will balance out your features and draw attention to the eyes. Layered, feathered bangs will look best. The shortest pieces should hit the arch of your eyebrows and the longest should meet the outer corners of your eyes.

To Style: Blow-dry the hair with a round brush, starting at the root to control any waviness. Then, flat iron- gently tucking the hair under at the ends to create fullness. Finish off the look with a light shine spray.

OVAL FACE
Airy/pin-straight bangs accentuate the features of an oval face the best, but nearly any type of bang cut works with an oval-shaped face.

To Style: Apply a heat protecting spray, like Dove Advanced Care Intense Damage Therapy Heat Shield Styling Spray (£8.99, amazon.co.uk) and blow dry then flat iron your hair. For a more rocker feel apply a bit of pomade, like Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip (£17, amazon.co.uk) to the top of your bangs and go.