Bangs were a popular trend in 2014 and will most likely continue to be this year. When cut properly, bangs can flatter virtually any type of face. Here are some tips on how to choose the right style of bangs to suit your features. It can be hard to cut bangs yourself, and mistakes can take a long time to grow out, so it best to trust the change to a professional stylist.
Short hairstyles can look masculine, but you can create a more feminine look with longer bangs. Have your stylist razor-cut the front to add texture.
If you have a smaller forehead, bangs can widen your face. Sweeping fringe can make your face appear thinner.
For someone with a heart-shaped face, longer bangs can create balance by opening up the jawline and preventing a wider forehead from overpowering the rest of the face. A style that sweeps a little to the side can add softness.
For a modern look, have your stylist cut your bangs so they skim your eyebrows. This style requires a lot of maintenance to keep the bangs at the ideal length.
Side-swept bangs that graze the eyebrows flatter most face shapes. If you have a square face, keep the bangs shorter to create balance.
If you have a blunt haircut, side-swept bangs can create softness and a point of interest. They can also make your color stand out more.
Long, light bangs can freshen up your style without a lot of commitment. If you don’t like them, you can incorporate them into layers or grow them out.
If you part your hair in the middle, your face can appear longer and narrower. You can make your forehead appear wider and accentuate your eyes with chunky bangs that you can part in the middle, or wear straight across with a side part.
When you blow-dry your bangs, start out drying them in the opposite of the direction where you want them to fall in order to add volume at the roots. You can also use a flat iron to hold your bangs in place.
If your hair naturally falls to the side, side bangs are a good choice. Your stylist can create a side-swept effect by cutting your bangs at an angle.
For fine hair, light, sweeping bangs are the best choice. If your bangs are too thick, they will look heavy and out of place. Brush your hair to the side while blow-drying.
If you are looking for a bold style, straight-across bangs might work. Heavy, blunt bangs will cut your face in half and make it appear wider. This style is good for a longer or oval face but can be overwhelming on a face that is round or has delicate features.
To add some bounce to your bangs, blow-dry them using a round brush on the middle and ends. After you finish drying, set the bangs with a blast of cool air.
To accentuate your eyes and soften strong cheekbones, try bangs that are square across your eyes and curve on the sides.
If you have curly hair, ask your stylist to cut varied lengths around your face to blend in the layers.