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Does a fringe make you look youger? Quick poll!

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Pinkflipflop · 10/11/2010 18:24

Following on from another fringe question, I wondered if people think fringes make ladies look younger?

I would love, love, love a full fringe but can't because of cowslick. I have a side fringe, but as my hair is wavy it takes lots of styling.

Also - does a straight side frings and wavy hair look ridiculous?

Sorry, lots of q's rolled into 1!!

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EdgarAirbombPoe · 10/11/2010 18:25

no.

though they can reduce a larger forehead.

deliciousdevilwoman · 10/11/2010 18:28

Yes, can make you long younger. Especially a long, sweeping side fringe. Sexy to boot!

snowmummy · 10/11/2010 19:53

Yes

Rainbowdropping · 10/11/2010 19:54

They hide forehead wrinkles!

Faaamily · 10/11/2010 19:55

I think they can be really ageing, actually.

chandellina · 11/11/2010 08:24

it depends on the person. if it would suit you anyway, great. if it's just a way to cover up wrinkles and give the momentary illusion you are a small child, no.

sarah293 · 11/11/2010 08:26

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southeastastra · 11/11/2010 08:27

yes, if you want to look 11

sarah293 · 11/11/2010 08:30

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Meggles76 · 11/11/2010 08:31

I think it is more to do with whether or not a fringe suits your hair type and your face. Had a fringe in the past but felt it only really looked OK if I was wearing my hair up... have just spent many months growing it out

southeastastra · 11/11/2010 08:34

(imo then) though i don't think it does her many favours

sarah293 · 11/11/2010 08:36

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ForMashGetSmash · 11/11/2010 08:39

I was going to ask this! I also have a cowlick and waves and want a full fringe...no hope though.Even a straightner won't ake it lie flat.

Butterbur · 11/11/2010 08:47

Choppy hair round your face, rather than pulled back, is flattering as you get older (IMO). Harsh hairstyles only suit the young and perfect of feature.

littledolly · 11/11/2010 08:50

I got one recently after my hairdresser trying to talk me into it for ages. My cowslick was beginning to show slightly and now I have got rid of that problem.

Not sure on the looking younger, but it definitely brought my difficult to do anything with hair up to date - and is great for hiding eyebrows in need of a pluck!

RamblingRosa · 11/11/2010 08:56

I think they do make you look longer. I find a quick blast with the hairdryer and a going over with GHDs gets rid of the most stubborn curls/frizz.

BunnyLebowski · 11/11/2010 10:46

I wanted a full fringe for years and kept getting fobbed off by hairdressers bent on giving me the 90's Rachel mummy do (which with my thick hair made me look like a bit like <a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=www.nintendojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/art_superMushroom.jpg&imgrefurl=www.nintendojo.com/features/editorials/super-mario-rehab&usg=__bvc2HZzqV27ulgwpL9eIQfxjfZ0=&h=300&w=300&sz=15&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=gI_7V3Y1mJSUeM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=139&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmario%2Bmushroom%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1680%26bih%3D901%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=195&ei=C8nbTLXHO8mWhQfFqs3PAg&oei=C8nbTLXHO8mWhQfFqs3PAg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=44&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0&tx=51&ty=49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this.

So a few years ago after a bottle of wine my mate did it for me and I've had it like this ever since!!

It suits my face and my wannabe pin-up kinda look. And yes I do think that in most cases fringes make you look younger!

MaudOHara · 11/11/2010 10:51

Fringe conceals forehead wrinkles and the number 11s between the brows

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