Is the Katie Holmes hairstyle for me?

The rules regarding which haircut to wear with what face shape have relaxed greatly over the years. It's really more about what kind of an image you want to project.

Besides having cut her hair off, Katie (or Tom) has completely changed the way she's dressing. She's sort of like the new Jackie-O, with her stunning clothes and oversized sunglasses.

That said, I love the bob haircut for so many reasons: it has limitless variations with bangs or layers around the face, it shows off a long neck, it strengthens any jaw line, it always looks clean and groomed, and it forces people to look at your face.

The biggest issue to consider with bangs, is "Will your hair line allow for it"? If you have hair that wants to part in the same spot, or a tough cowlick, it may not be an option for you. Or, you'll need to cut the bangs very deep and be willing to put some effort into blow drying them daily for Katie's look. The good thing about bangs is that they'll draw attention to your eyes and open up the area around your cheek bones.

If you have long hair and you're not sure if you're ready to make the plunge to shorter hair, stop at your local wig store and try on some different wigs. It won't cost you anything except a little time, and you might be pleasantly surprised by a look that you'd never have considered for yourself.