The Coolest Cuts: Layers and Bangs

Everyone's doing it. From screen stars to pop singers, all the trendsetting celebs are updating their tresses by getting piecey layers or eye-skimming bangs sliced into their locks. And there's a good reason: "Adding any kind of face-framing pieces to the style you have makes it much more flattering to your features and a whole lot sexier," says Oscar Blandi, the NYC stylist and salon owner who created the looks on these pages. And what's great about both these mane effects is that they don't require losing lots of length or making a dramatic change.

Senior fashion editor: Brooke Elder
Hair: Oscar Blandi at the Plaza Hotel using Oscar Blandi Haircare Products/Barneys
Makeup: Gray for I Group using MAC Cosmetics