One of the easiest ways to dramatically alter your look is to choose a fringe. Fringe, also known as bangs, can work wonders on hair of any length or texture. Not only will a fringe add style, sophistication and drama to your look, it can also accentuate or mask certain face shapes or features. But before you take the plunge and trim your bangs, you should know which style of bangs will suit your facial features best.
The following tips will guide you in the right direction:
Square
A square fringe looks like a blunt cut straight across the forehead. This style of fringe can hide a large forehead and balance out a long or round face, and, depending on the style, it can also be used to widen or narrow a face shape. A square fringe can open up the eye sockets and enhance the cheekbones depending on how wide the fringe is cut.
Round
Like a square fringe, a rounded fringe will also enhance cheekbones. The round fringe accentuates the curvature of the eyes more by opening the eye sockets. A round fringe can balance out a square face or create an oval face shape. A round fringe also softens harsher features for a rounder, more feminine appearance.
Bowed
Women looking for a highly dramatic look may choose the bowed fringe. This look lifts the corner of the eyes and defines the brow bone while also enhancing the cheekbones. Combined with intense eye makeup, a bowed fringe can make for an extremely striking look.
Side Swept
The side swept fringe is popular with women who want to try bangs but aren’t yet sure if committing to the full fringe look is right for them. Most women will find that side swept fringe works with their hair length and texture, as well as their face shape. It even covers rounder facial qualities and balances out the face shape. A fringe novice may ask her stylist about the side swept style first, before committing to a square, round or bowed look.
Keep in mind that a fringe may require a little more maintenance when included with your haircut. Depending on which fringe you choose, your stylist may recommend frequent trims. Finally, growing your fringe out can take a little creativity. Fortunately, your stylist can recommend a style to incorporate your fringe back into your l hair cut alleviating some fringe growing pains.
If you’re dreaming of a new look without losing length, ask your stylist which bangs trim benefits you!
