Whether you're just looking for change because you're doing a bit of a personal makeover, or you're in that "they dumped me so now I'm going to change my hair" phase... or even if you just wanna look like Dakota Johnson, you've got a few things to think about before you make the big decision to get bangs.

After all, you can return a dress or a pair of shoes, but bangs are a bigger commitment. We personally love bangs (and there are great options for every hair type and face shape) but before you make the cut, you need to arm yourself with knowledge.

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Totally! Bangs are always in style; they just evolve. Whether you have curly bangs like Sandra Oh, or a blunt fringe like Elizabeth Olsen, all you need to do is remember you're not in middle school anymore.

"Bangs go in and out of style, but, right now for makeup looks — especially those surrounding the red carpet — the focus is on the eyes and bangs help frame and accentuate this feature," explained celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson to Us Magazine. In other words? Styling is key: Once you find yours, you're golden.

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You're going to want to take a) your natural hair texture, b) how much upkeep it's going to take (or how much time you're willing to give it), c) if they're still gonna be cute while you do your job or work out, and, most importantly of all, d) do you really want bangs?

You can pull off anything you're actually confident it and hair does grow back... but no one wants to spend six months growing out Regret Bangs. So weigh your options ahead of time.

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Depending on your style and texture, it could range from two to 12 weeks, according to Allure. Not all bangs are made the same. Neither are hair textures. Your bangs are not a separate entity, but they do need a little extra care. So to keep your style fresh, speak to your stylist and NEVER trim them yourself. (After all, you don't want to end up like this woman who cut her own bangs and instantly regretted it.)

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Of course you can! Haven't you seen seen Tracee Ellis Ross and Lorde? Totally possible. You just need to remember that a) your bangs will need to be a bit longer because curls shrink and b) to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Stylist and founder of Ri Ci haircare line Ricky Pennisi spoke to the Huffington Post about curly bangs; explaining that certain shapes are better for certain cuts and that finding a good curly hair stylist is absolutely key.

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