One of the main pioneers of cutting her bangs was the famous Cleopatra, who since then imposed a fashion that even many years later, in 2021 is present.
Since, women who want to settle their look start with a fringe, since it is a big difference that is marked and completely changes the features of the face, and in turn it works as a hiding place against insecurities such as large foreheads or women who wear glasses.
That is why this type of cut is one of the most demanded in hairdressers and one of the most searched on YouTube by those women who cut their hair from home.
But the truth is that, not all women feel good about bangs, because the shape of the face and physical condition greatly influences this type of choice. Here’s what you need to know before cutting your bangs.
Will any bangs favor me whatever the shape of my face?
When a haircut is made regardless of what it is, you should pay attention to the shape of the face and other factors (such as the size of the person) to determine if it will favor your face.
For example, a Bob haircut for a tall, thin-faced woman will only make her look thinner and taller, so it won’t do her favor.
Then, you must first determine what your face shape is and discover your features in order to choose which type of bangs suits you best.
Types of bangs that favor a round face
The round faces are characterized by measuring both width and length, having a small chin and very marked cheeks. Therefore, for a round face favors a paraded bangs which keeps the length below the eyebrow with an inverted v shape in the center that is integrated with the other hair to enhance the cheekbones.
Also, a French-style bangs are long and plucky so it is great when accompanied by a Bob or midi haircut.
So, in general if you have a square roro look for a bang that fall slightly tilted, that the strands fall on one side of the face, that is not so thick and more disheveled and paraded.
How to wear bangs with an elongated or oval face
Oval faces tend to be longer than they are wide and have rounded chins. So, for these women the bangs that most favor them are the Mullet style, which is very outstanding.
Or, straight and pointed bangs or side or bias bangs. In general, any bangs can fit you well, however, try to opt for those with long layers.
Heart-shaped face bangs
Heart-shaped faces have a wider forehead with a small chin, so they have a forehead to hide, so the bangs that most favor it to harmonize the face are those that are U-shaped or where the shortest tufts reach the arch of the eyebrow and the longest at the end of the eye.
In general, you should look for a bang that are paraded and not so abundant to cover the forehead, but still divert attention to the chin.
How to cut bangs if I have a square face
Square faces have a very marked jaw which decreases the rest of the facial features, so a curtain, pointed, Baby Bang or oval bangs would be great.
Since, in general, you are looking for a bang that soften the features of the face and with a side bang will work perfectly.
Bangs to disguise the size of the forehead
The wide forehead is always one of the features of our face that we will like least so we resort to hairstyles or haircuts that can help create the illusion that it is smaller.
So, for this, try curtain style bangs, straight above the eyebrows, paraded, with the stripe on one side or maxi style, they are the ones that will favor you the most and keep you in trend.
How to cut bangs with curly hair and look good
Curly hair is usually difficult to style and keep fit, so making a bang is a day-to-day task to keep it in shape.
However, if they combine with this type of hair and the most used are the shag & bang bangs that are shorter, but with enough volume, the curtain-style fringe and the straight or rounded bangs.