The Haircut You Should Try Next If You Want To Hide Your Wrinkles

Here's the reality, people: As long as you have a pulse, you will likely get wrinkles. Sure, you can fight them if you want, or you can embrace them. In our opinion, there's nothing more beautiful than a woman aging gracefully, with lines that tell stories of laughter, concern, stress, and happiness. But we get it — sometimes you just aren't quite there with fully embracing all the signs of aging. What's just as quick (and less painful) than an injection for hiding wrinkles? Your next haircut.

There are easy ways to use your hair to take the emphasis off of wrinkles. A skilled hairdresser can strategically place layers to take the eye away from lines and add softness. Layers are key because they give you depth — there's a reason they're typically present in the myriad transformative haircuts that bring the wearer youthful energy. For example, if you're concerned about neck bands, having a blunt haircut that hits right at the wrinkle will only accentuate it, whereas something with a bit of dimension and movement will distract from the lines. 

Then, of course, there are bangs. A strategically cut fringe can work wonders for hiding wrinkles, especially on the forehead, depending on placement and the rest of your features. A talented hairstylist will know how to use bangs to your benefit, but you can also find the best bang style to suit your face shape before heading to your appointment.

If you're looking for a haircut to help hide wrinkles, look no further than the humble bang. Again, a professional can help guide you to the style that will suit your face shape best. A stylist will also work with your bone structure and desired length, be it a pixie, shoulder-grazing, or long. For example, if you have a short forehead, you might want to opt for a curtain bang, which is also a great trend to rock with short hair. Additionally, "curtain bangs can give the illusion of thicker hair, and hide a patchy hairline," hairstylist Kevin Lee told Woman's World (via Yahoo). On the other hand, if you have a longer forehead, you can try wispy bangs or a swooped style. 

Unsure about bangs? That's normal. A cowlick or particular hairline might prevent bangs from working as well as you'd want them to, or maybe you simply want to try out the look first before committing to the cut. In that case, consider fake bangs. There are plenty of tips for rocking clip-in bangs to test drive the drastic hair change, and you've got so many options on the market that something should surely work for you.