Bangs – do they suit me?
It’s a question many women ask themselves or their girlfriends. Because bangs are one of those things you can’t just hide, if the result is wrong, too short or just not at all flattering.
If you really want to get bangs, but are a little too scared of an ugly result, you can start by finding out what types of bangs suit your face shape. Then you’ll be well on your way to choosing the type of bangs that will both suit your face and look great on your type.
Below you can read more about the 5 face shapes and the types of bangs that suit them perfectly. So you’re well equipped when you visit your hairdresser.
The elongated face
It’s a face shape that will do really well with bangs. The bangs will shorten the length of your face. If you have a high forehead, a nice head of hair will hide it and make your face more oval and harmonious.
Not all types of bangs will suit an elongated face. Stay far away from baby bangs – that is, really short bangs. The same goes for parted bangs – curtain bangs. These bangs will only make your face look longer than it is.
A side-swept bangs with a good length will look great on your face, as will the long, prominent bangs that will just take the focus off your high forehead.
The round face
If you have a round face shape, a tousled, asymmetrical bangs will look great on you. Parted bangs – curtain bangs – also look great on a round face, as long as they’re kept above your cheekbones. Otherwise, your face will look even rounder.
With a round face, you should stay away from the perfectly straight bangs, as your face can easily look wide. On the other hand, a curved bangs will give your face a more oval shape, as long as you remember to keep the longer bangs on the sides, above your cheekbones.
The heart-shaped face
Although it’s the face shape that sounds the most adorable, it’s actually the one where you need to pay extra attention to your chances of getting an adorable bangs. The type of bangs that will suit you best are curtain bangs, where you have a slight centre parting and a graduated fade. Also, side-swept bangs with good length will be super dressy for a heart-shaped face. A layered hairstyle will be able to take advantage of your cowlick.
When your face is heart-shaped, a v-shaped hairline often comes with it, which can pose a bit of a challenge with swirls – or rather, what’s called a coslik, where the bangs want to stick out in an arc from the face. This means staying away from the short bangs or the full bangs.
In any case, it will be smart to keep your coslik in check by blow-drying your bangs into shape while they are still wet after washing.
The square face
Colloquially, we often call it a square face, that is, a face where your jaw, cheekbones and forehead are roughly equal in width. The right type of bangs can soften your jawline and make your face look narrower.
Curtain bangs, with the center part of the bangs will look super nice on you. So will asymmetrical bangs, especially if they’re pulled to one side and have both texture and bangs.
Beware of the wide or short types of bangs – no baby bangs or blunt bangs that simply make your face even wider. A narrow curved bangs – curved bangs – will no doubt look super good on you.
The oval face
If you have an oval face shape, you’ve definitely won the first prize in the big bangs lottery. The oval face is the easiest face to cut. There is virtually free choice on all bangs.
An oval face is symmetrical and there is no need to hide a high forehead, a wide jaw or broad cheekbones. The face should not appear larger or smaller, so there are no other reservations to be taken into account when you want to have your bangs cut. Just go to your hairdresser and tell them what type of bangs you want.
Bangs and whirls – does it work?
The immediate answer is yes. A good hairdresser can tame the vast majority of whirls, so you can have a stylish, modern head of hair even if you have a pesky swirl.
If, on the other hand, you have a cowlick at your hairline, a great-looking head of hair requires that you keep the cowlick on a tight rein by styling your hair with a blow-dryer before it dries out on its own at a stupid angle. It’s not impossible to get a sleek, beautiful head of hair, it just takes a bit more work.
Use your cowlick and highlight your fullness in your hair, it just requires a good cut at the hairdresser.
4 tips from the hairdresser – How to look after your bangs
If you have bangs, here are some tips on how to take good care of them and look after them in the best way, so they always look super stylish and lovely. Here are 4 great tips for your bangs – straight from the hairdresser.
- Trim your bangs often Bangs need to be trimmed often to look great and match the rest of your hairstyle. For some, that’s often about once a month, for others it might be every other month. It all depends on how you feel about the length. Some types of bangs can be difficult to style when they get a little too long, while other types can tolerate growing a little without causing any trouble.
- Wash bangs separately Your bangs absorb more skin oils than the rest of your hair. That’s why your bangs need to be washed more often, maybe even daily. It’s not a good idea to wash the rest of your hair at the same time if it’s not needed. You can dry out your hair and scalp if you wash your hair too often. So wash your bangs in the sink – it’ll be done in no time.
- Don’t forget to style your bangs Although it often has to be done quickly in the morning, you should give your bangs attention. Your bangs help define your entire look, so don’t overlook them. If it’s got a slightly dishevelled or crooked look overnight, straighten it lightly with a little water. Then it doesn’t take many minutes of your sparse morning time to set it so it looks absolutely perfect.
- Care for your bangs with appropriate products Your bangs shouldn’t be groomed with products for frayed ends, they’ll get cut too often. But otherwise, you should care for it with the same products you care for your other hair. That is, products that suit your hair type and condition. Otherwise, your bangs will stand out from the rest of your hair in an unflattering way.
If you have bangs with good body and texture, you’ll need to hold off on using conditioner when grooming.
The many names for bangs
Bangs aren’t just bangs, because there are a lot of different ways your hairdresser can cut your bangs. Each has a name – it’s often the American term that we’ve adopted. Probably mostly because they sound so much cooler in English than in English.
It can be very nice to know the different terms so you’re not surprised when the hairdresser suggests baby bangs or curtain bangs or something else entirely. Here’s an overview of the most popular types of bangs so you can speak a little hairdressing lingo too.
The vast majority of hairdressers use the American term bangs when talking about specific types of bangs. Others call them fringes, which is the English word for bangs. But don’t worry, bangs are still called bangs by hairdressers – the English language terms are only used for the different types of bangs.
- Baby bangs This type of bangs is also called pixie bangs or micro bangs. This is the very short bangs that end in something above the eyebrows. Baby bangs look nice and striking, in both short and long hair.
- Blunt bangs If you want that regular dense bangs, then blunt bangs are the way to go. Here you get bangs for all the money and if you have long hair, the bangs will be the centre of attention if you put your hair up.
- Side-swept bangs Here you get bangs that resemble a side-swept bangs. This solution is very popular for both long and short hair. The bangs are cut at an appropriate length and often asymmetrically towards the side your bangs will turn. If you want a distinctive side part with a lot of bangs, this solution is called swoop bangs.
- Curtain bangs Translated, this refers to curtain bangs, that is, bangs that are parted, more or less prominently, in the middle. Bangs are usually cut in layers down the sides and are best suited to medium or long hair.
- Wispy bangs This kind of bangs is super good for fine hair that doesn’t exactly have a lot of volume. Here, the bangs are cut in uneven lengths to suit your hairstyle and then thinned to make it airy and light.
- Curved bangs Is a term for bangs that are cut in a more or less pronounced curve across the forehead and where the sides are longer. This type of bangs can be either cut completely straight or softened slightly with layers.
There are many other types of bangs, and if you have fallen for one of the types not mentioned here, the hairdresser can cut your bangs just the way you want them.
Feel free to take a screenshot of the bangs you have in mind and show it to your hairdresser.