Its not like it sticks straight up from the hairline.
With the length it is in the pictures, front lift would just give the front of the hair volume.
Otherwise it could just lay limp and you need a lot more product.
As I said, the front lift I had still allowed the hair to go anywhere I wanted, but if I did do a quiff at the front, it made it stay in that style for longer.
Converesly I could also wear it as a comb down fringe it I wanted, but a fringe with more 'life' and body.

Its up to you though. Go with your instinct if in doubt.