Jamie Schneider is the Associate Editor at mindbodygreen, covering beauty and health. She has a B. Maybe it's crossed your mind once or twice: Should I get bangs? It's associated with a rather rash decision—a post-breakup cut or haphazard chop with kitchen scissors when you were 5, perhaps.
But deciding to just get bangs isn't as easy as plopping yourself in the salon chair and hoping for the best or, if you know your way around a DIY trim , taking some shears to your own strands. In fact, there are many types of bangs to sort through before making the final call. So many, actually, that the sheer number may deter you from a shorn style altogether a very real concept I've now coined "fringe fear". Let this soothe your nerves: According to Nick Stenson , celebrity hairstylist and artistic director of Matrix , each and every type of bang ultimately falls into one of three categories: blunt, symmetrical, or asymmetrical.
Blunt is perhaps most self-explanatory—the ends taper off horizontally; symmetrical means the bangs are equally weighted based on a center part; and asymmetrical means they skew significantly toward one side. Under that umbrella, there's no shortage of bang archetypes to play around with. Below, we've collected nine of the most common, and experts weigh in on how to style them best:. Image by mindbodygreen. Also called "micro-bangs," these bangs stop super short, no longer than the center of the forehead.
They're typically cut blunt, sometimes with choppy ends for some separation. They're a little bit harder to manage if your hair has some texture read: To set the short hairs, product is your friend , but for those willing to put in the work, the maintenance is well worth it. Ah, the traditional chop of childhood, where the bang spans the entire width of the forehead.
Although, the blunt bang sees a major upgrade come adulthood: "These are bold and can vary in lengths from above the brow to right above the lash line," says celebrity hairstylist and Biolage brand ambassador Sunnie Brook.
For what it's worth, you can achieve virtually any type of bang, no matter your hair texture. But curly bangs do deserve their own moment, as they require a slightly different cut.
Curly bangs usually vary in length, ranging from a few shorter springs below your brows to a one-length trim. No matter which style you go for, the pros typically snip them a bit longer to account for shrinkage. Also called "wispy bangs," "choppy bangs," or "Birkin bangs" courtesy of the enviously effortless Jane Birkin , these are cut similarly to blunt bangs, but the stylist will point-cut vertically into the ends to achieve that feathery fringe. That's why they're perfect for "those wanting a statement, but with softness," Brook suggests.
These bangs typically extend a bit longer than the average blunt fringe, usually ending at the eyelashes. The '70s-inspired fringe is making a major comeback. These bangs start short at the center of the eyebrows, growing longer toward the edges of the face, just like a set of drapes. The longer bits blend in quite well with the sides of your hair, which, as Brook notes, results in a more forgiving grow-out phase. The shortest layers tend to sit below the eyes, then make their way around the hollows of the cheekbones, Brook explains.
Let your braids frame the face by making the outward pieces a bit longer say, to the pupils , then snipping them shorter as you move to the center of your forehead with the shortest braids reaching the arch of the eyebrows. If you don't feel like cutting your braids at all, you can always just tuck a few long strands into loops—all the fun; none of the scary permanence.
Contrary to the angsty side bangs you may have sported as a teen, these don't cover your entire eye like an eyepatch—rather, the bang starts at the arch of one brow and sweeps across the forehead in a single direction, says Francis.
And according to Brook, "[These] can give the illusion of lift and volume around the face, giving it a more open feeling. The only caveat: These bangs are asymmetrical, so you have to choose which side you want to part your hair and stick to it—hence, side bangs. If you're constantly flipping your part to create volume or for general hair health reasons , you might want to second-guess the side-swept style.
The sparse bangs will still allow your forehead to peak through, without its entirety being on display. Cue the perfect, lifted fringe. As far as styling goes, make sure to keep a strong-hold hairspray in your arsenal. You don't want your fringe to budge midday! Bumble and Bumble's Strong Finish Hairspray will do the job. Scared of going too short?
A choppy fringe will have the same effect as short bangs thanks to its varying lengths, without the commitment to a high-maintenance look. With a short crop of hair sitting against your forehead all day, you need something to cut any greasy buildup. Now that you know the right bangs for your face shape, go ahead and take these inspo pics to your stylist and make the chop.
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I Accept Show Purposes. Hair Haircuts. By Victoria Hoff. Victoria Hoff. Victoria is a contributing writer for Byrdie focusing on wellness, and is currently the Senior Editor for Ritual. Byrdie's Editorial Guidelines. Reviewed by Nigella Miller. Nigella Miller is a NYC-based natural hair and grooming expert with over 13 years of experience. For a softer look than traditional blunt micro bangs, have them hit in the midline of your forehead, and ask your stylist to keep them feathery. Most people try to achieve an oval-shaped face with bangs, so if you're born with one, consider yourself lucky.
You can pretty much go for any style you like, but a pair of blunt bangs will be extra flattering. Since oval face shapes have more freedom, you may as well take advantage and go for more daring styles.
Medium bangs are a touch longer than micro bangs, but should shouldn't hit your brows. The style works great especially for curly hair types, since they play up the texture and piecey-ness. They can also help thin hair look fuller. Typically, blunt bangs or those cut straight across get a bad rap if your face is round. Here's a hack: You can still get in on the look with micro bangs, which are short and leave ample space between the fringe and your brows.
This visually elongates your face more than classic blunt bangs would, and they work better if your face has softer features looking at you, oval and heart-shaped. With a long face, which typically has a higher forehead, you have a lot of area to work with—so you can be strategic about which parts of your face you want to highlight.
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