"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking for a way to refresh your go-to haircut, bangs could be just the thing to mix it up.

Want to know how to take your bangs up a notch? Braid it. This protective natural hairstyle combined a high bun with a braided bang for a hairstyle that looked equal parts trendy and cute.

The decision to get bangs is a serious commitment. (Anyone who's ever had to grow them out can tell you so.) Not to mention how many different styles there are to choose from. We've come a long way ...