How do you instantly trim a decade off your face with nothing but scissors? Get an age-de fying haircut that will turn the clock way back.

The bob

A wavy bob with a side parting lends a fun and flirty vibe to 40-year-old Lisa Ray’s face, and can be styled in different ways. The shape of this bob makes 33-year-old Katie Holmes’ cheeks look fuller, which creates a youthfull appearance. Victoria Beckham, 38, has made the bob famous again. Classic yet modern, her version has spawned over a dozen copycats.

Bangs and fringes

Long, wispy and face-framing bangs can help hide crows’ feet. Pooja Bedi, 42, prefers side-swept bangs across her forehead. If you want to keep your hair long, take a tip from36-year-old Rashida Jones. Get bangs that fall between your brows and lashes.

The pixie cut

Mandira Bedi, 40, has an easy-to-manage super short pixie cut that can go from out-of-bed sexy to sleek in no time. Ask your stylist to cut short, shaggy layers throughout your hair. 45-year-old Halle Berry’s look is heavily layered and defined. A slightly messy, androgynous crop looks sweet, easy and face-flattering on 34-year-old Ginnifer Goodwin. Gul Panag, 35, wears her wavy hair in a rocking cut that is halfway between a crop cut and a pixie.

Hot tip

Don’t want to get a haircut? Wear your hair in a high ponytail with a little volume at the crown and a few loose tendrils on the sides, suggests Renee. “When you pull your mane all the way up from the roots, you’ll notice an upward pull that literally lifts your face up,” she says. The same rule applies to buns.