How To Wear Bangs – Top 3 Styles
Update: Top 4 Fall 2009 Hair Styles
It’s true, bangs have been around for forever. But, there was definitely a shift in the ’90′s. We all started growing our bangs out. And, there they have stayed until just recently.
The side-swept bang eased us back into the style. And, then, folks like Heidi Klum and Reese Witherspoon took the plunge with their thick, blunt bangs. Up until last Fall, bangs were still pretty much a celebrity trend.
But, now, we’re seeing more regular gals trying the look.
Read more for the top three bang styles, celebrity inspiration and the best bangs for your face shape and hair type.
Thick & Blunt
Thick, blunt bangs are the most daring of bang styles. They have the potential to change your entire appearance. In most cases, they’ll make you look lots younger. You’ll have to decide if that’s a good thing or not.
Celebrity Inspiration
If you’ll notice, all three of these ladies have medium to thick hair. Adding thick, blunt bangs makes your hair look even thicker and fuller. Make sure to keep your bangs trimmed pretty regularly to avoid stringiness or being blinded. Shown: Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Demi Lovato
Best Hair Types
If you have fine hair, this is the best bang option for you. Thick, blunt bangs make your hair appear thicker than it really is. Just make sure you style them well. You don’t want your thick bangs hanging limply on your forehead. Blowing them out with a large, rounded brush is the best way to style. Give them slight volume, but not too much curl.
These bangs also work for medium to thick hair.
If your hair is curly, this is not the option for you. You will have to style your bangs every day, and they probably won’t look great. Straight, full bangs with curly hair is very ’80′s (and not in a good way). Remember perms and big bangs? Yeah…not so good.
Best Face Shapes
If your face is oval-shaped, pretty much any hairstyle will work for you.
Thick, blunt bangs are also a good match for those with long faces. Add a few long layers to frame your face and make it seem a little less lengthy.
Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs are the bang type of choice for those who are not committed to trying the thick, blunt look just yet. Wispy bangs can be tricky if you don’t have the right hair type. The great thing about this style is that wispy bangs can easily be blown back into the rest of your style to make it look like you don’t have bangs at all. They’re also the easiest to achieve if you’re cutting your own bangs, though I don’t advise trying that!
Celebrity Inspiration
Anytime I think of wispy bangs, I instantly think of Audrey Hepburn in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Though I wouldn’t suggest going that short, this picture gives the general idea of the style. Wispy bangs are able to look a bit mussed and tousled. Resse Witherspoon’s wispy bangs show how to accent them and Katie Holmes’s show how to blend them in with the rest of your style.
Best Hair Types
Wispy bangs work for all hair types except fine hair. If you already have fine hair, adding fine wispy bangs just accentuates the thinness.
Best Face Shapes
Wispy bangs work well for heart shaped faces like Reese Witherspoon’s. They draw attention to the top of your face, softening the sharp edge of your chin.
Wispy bangs also work for oblong and square faces for the same reason. The light layers soften the angles of your face.
Again, if your face is oval-shaped, lucky you! This look (and pretty much any other) will work for you.
Side-Swept
If you’re a commitment freak and can’t bring yourself to try the shortness of wispy or blunt bangs, try some long, side-swept bangs. Long, side-swept bangs look great on short and long hair styles, but are especially pleasing with long hair. Combine with other long layers to break up the bluntness of your cut and give it some definition.
Celebrity Inspiration
Each of these ladies have classic long, side-swept bangs. Easy to pull back into a ponytail or a half-up, half-down look, these bangs are by far the most versatile. Notice how layered each of their hairstyles are. Shown: Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz
Best Hair Types
Side-swept bangs are great for fine to medium hair because the layers add volume to your hairstyle.
Those with thick hair can also wear side-swept bangs. Adding layers often gets rid of some of the weight of thick hair, but can also make your hair appear really heavy and chunky. Ask your stylist to thin your hair out a bit if you’re planning to try this style.
Best Face Shapes
Because of the layers, this look is great for square, oblong and heart shaped faces as it helps to soften the angles of your face.
If you have a round face, make sure the layers are long and a little chunkier to make your face look long and slim.
Oval faces…enjoy!
What do you think?
Are bangs for you? Will you be sporting the look this Fall? Which styles have you tried and liked?
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pm
My fav is the side-swept
October 27th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Your hairstyle options are nice. I enjoyed the block.adding fine wispy bangs just accentuates the thinness. I think it best suits me. Really i enjoyed the post thank you!
October 31st, 2008 at 7:31 am
i just hate bang style
November 6th, 2008 at 7:08 am
It is now the new season, not only in terms of fashion
, clothing and accessories, also to our heads. And as always, for the latest information and have that touch compelling offer you what will be the new trends in hairstyles for this coming fall and winter.
October 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I’m thinking about getting my bangs cut, but I can’t do ANYTHING with them because I have a huge cowlick on my forehead! Any tips?