Just like the best haircuts and best hairstyles, bang styles are a personal choice unique to your own aesthetic. Of course, don't feel pressured to live by these rules. Soft, wispy bangs, for example, help contrast sharper jawlines, while dramatic side bangs can add more visual dimension to rounder faces. Though they can satisfy that itch for a change, the best bangs can also totally transform your face shape and play up your best facial features. Who among us hasn't texted “Should I get bangs” to everyone in their contacts after a breakup? It's no coincidence that debating about whether or not to get them has become symbolic (even a parody) of a big life change.

Bangs are one of those haircuts that can instantly change your look, especially when you take the different types of bangs into consideration.