Bangs can make you look instantly younger.we’ve all seen our favorite celebrities rocking some serious bangs on the red carpet and on magazine covers. But becoming a fringe convert means finding the right style of bangs for your face shape, and for your lifestyle.
For advice, we turned to celebrity hair stylist , whose clients include A-listers like Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow. Here’s how to tell which bangs will work best for you, and how to keep them looking slick no matter what your hair type.
If You Have a Square Face:
"With a square-shaped face, the goal of the fringe is to counteract the hard angles and soften features," says Markham. Try bangs that narrow the forehead (side-swept styles are especially good for this). Another option Markham suggests is a full fringe that hits just below your brows at the center and gradually gets longer on the sides, maintaining a wispy feel. This, he says, will soften strong jaw angles. Finally, remember this rule above all else: Keep fringe light enough to allow some of your forehead to peek through. This will give bangs movement and help maintain softness.
“Longer sides are the best to offset a square shape who also advises those with a square jawline to avoid center parted bangs and super blunt bangs cut straight across like a china doll.
Olivia Wilde pulls off the look perfectly with this fringe plus ponytail combo.
If You Have a Heart-Shaped Face:
When your forehead is wider than your jaw line, Markham says the goal of your bangs should be balancing out the bottom half of the face. Again, a long, side-swept bang is great. "This cut has a balancing effect since it draws attention away from the chin and toward the eyes," says Markham. He recommends asking your stylist to add some long face-framing layers to create movement.
For gals with a heart-shaped face,“long layers that frame the face or bangs straight across to the eyebrows.”
Taylor Swift is one heart-shaped beauty who has been sticking with the straight across bangs for a while now. We think it suits her and works either with straight or wavy hair.
If You Have a Round Face:
Round-faced girls typically shy away from bangs because they have a reputation for making a full face look fuller. But Markham says that doesn't have to be the case. He recommends sticking with longer, more tapered side-swept bangs to give the illusion of length. Equally important is what styles won't work; when it comes to round faces, Markham says to stay away from wispy styles .
For girls with rounder faces, Babaii says “a long wispy side swept bang is the best to break the roundness of a face shape.” He advises never to go for super short bangs, as they will emphasize the roundness of your face shape.
Kirsten Dunst's side swept layer accomplishes what bangs are meant to do soften the face while staying wisipy enough to complement her round face.
If You Have a Triangular Face:
Women who have a wider, squarer jaw line and a narrow forehead should go for a bangs that get longer as they reach the outside of the face. Markham says to keep it "slightly wispy and texturized to help conceal a narrow forehead." The triangular-faced girl's worst enemy: heavy, blunt bangs. Markham says they will further accentuate the jaw.
If You Have an Oval Face:
"These lucky ladies have many options," says Markham. He says that of all the face shapes, oval offers the most versatility when it comes to fringe because of the proportions of the shape. From blunt bangs to side-swept and everything in between, Markham says you can get away with bang experimentation.
This is the perfect face shape that can wear any bang. “This is where you can own your own style. My tip is to select a bang that complements the rest of your haircut.”
The Style That Works on Every Woman:
heart-shaped bangs look great no matter what your face shape. "This ultra-flattering fringe starts slightly longer on the sides and subtly curves with the brow line [but falls just below it], descending down to meet just above the bridge of the nose. Imagine a heart drawn with an extremely shallow point, with pieces longer in the middle and shorter just above the brow. Celebs like Kerry Washington, Lea Michele, and Rashida Jones have all sported this style of bangs and they’re absolute favorite.
“The ‘heavy bang’ complements most face shapes. It provides a young, fresh look that women of any age can experiment with.
Lea Michele's heavy bangs work well with her wavy hair's texture.
How to Style Your Bangs:
To achieve a great bang, "blow dry with a round brush completely straight, then use your hands to style into place.
For a more piece-y bang, he recommends using a hair product such as a paste to create separation, then, if necessary, spraying with an extra light styling spray to fix the look in place.
Finally, getting bangs trimmed every 3-4 weeks to ensure they keep their style.
If your hair is frizz-prone:
Fear not, frizz-prone hair types can still wear bangs, they just may need to put in a little extra effort.
“Consider having a straightening treatment just for the bang area to control frizz, or ask your stylist for the right thermal products,” he advises. “Plus, a great flat iron can get rid of those frizzies.”
If your hair is thick:
“For coarse, thick hair, have your stylist texturize [bangs], removing some bulk, plus soften the ends to create a light airy finish.
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