I have been thinking about getting bangs cut into my hair for ages. I believe I first got the notion after watching the Devil Wears Prada and admiring Anne Hathaway's super cool fringe. Granted she seems to have great hair all the time but something about those bangs made me wonder if I could attempt something similar.

After that I found myself noticing women on the street who had a fringe. Whether the bangs swooped to the side, were ultra-short or cut straight across their eye line, I thought they all looked pretty great. So after weeks of careful deliberation I took the plunge and headed to the hairdresser.

Before I the cutting began, we had a chat about which of the various fringe styles would best suit me. I didn't think I could pull off the cute but really short look and didn't think the swoop would be a dramatic enough change. So we agreed to try that straight across the forehead, just above the eyes style. I was nervous to begin with because if the look didn't work for me I had no idea how I'd hide it while my hair grew back out.

Luckily though after an hour of washing, cutting, blow-drying and styling, I was thrilled with the results, and am really glad I decided to go for it. I've never gotten so many positive comments on a hair style plus I think that somehow the bangs make my eyes stand-out.

That's not to say though that there aren't drawbacks. Since my hair is naturally wavy I now have to straighten it -- or at least the fringe -- every day. Also, I've found that my forehead is super greasy by the end of the day now that it's constantly covered by the bangs. Plus, after less than two weeks I think my fringe is starting to grow out and I'll need to go back for a trim. However, I think these things are a small price to pay since I'm quite happy overall.

If you've been trying to decide whether or not you should give bangs a try, I found this short guide really helpful while trying to make my mind up. It covers a number of the pros and cons that I mentioned including the greasy skin factor and the best hair texture for bangs. The piece also says that you should always discuss what would work best for you with a stylist before you commit yourself, and to make sure to consider the shape of your face before going for it because bangs don't work for everyone.

Has anyone else out there made the switch to bangs? If so, do you love them or do you regret it?