How To Style Bangs Correctly This New Year

January 1, 2017

Luvly Contributor

Hi my luv, are you thinking of getting a fancy fringe and want to know how to style bangs correctly? Then, keep on reading my lovely.

First things first, Happy New Year! Wow, who can believe it’s already 2017?

I’m not even going to say “time flies too fast,” (which is why I typed it, LOL).

Everyone wants to start out the New Year with a new purpose and new goals. Well, I think that’s certainly fair.

In fact, many of us, start out the New Year full of extra energy and clarity. Then, somewhere along the way, we lose it.

This year, among all the serious life goals being panned out, why not consider a bold but striking change to your hair? Like, getting bangs!

Making the decision to get bangs should not be taken lightly. Bangs are not easy to maintain.

In fact, because the hair is cut so short, makes it even more temperamental. This means that bangs require extra maintenance if you want them to look flawless.

Bangs-to-Face Ratio

If you are thinking about asking your hairstylist to cut bangs, consider these tips below to help you decide how to style your bangs based on the shape of your face.

Round-shaped faces are best framed with long, wispy side-swept bangs. This helps to soften the face and create the illusion of an oval-shaped face. Whatever you decide, don’t cut your bangs too short because they’ll over emphasize the roundness of your face.
Oval-shaped faces are ideal and are suited for any bang style.
Square-shaped faces are best accentuated with longer layers on the side of the face, which help to create balance. For those with a square jawline, avoid parting your bangs in the middle and don’t cut thick, blunt bangs straight across your forehead like a china doll.
Heart-shaped faces with straight or wavy hair should style long layers that frame the face or cut bangs that go straight across the forehead at eyebrow-level.

If you’re still on the fence about which bang style is best for you, try the heavy-bang as it complements most face shapes and creates a youthful appearance that women of any age can appreciate.

READ: How to Achieve Great Bangs

How To Style Bangs The Right Way

If you are new to sporting bangs, then you’ll be happy to know that the key to perfecting the look of your bangs is all in the hair brush you use. Therefore, a round hair brush is a must.

READ: Learn to Comb Your Hair the Right Way

Blow dry your bangs totally straight using a round hair brush and then use your hands to style them into place. If you’re trying to achieve choppy bangs, then use hair paste similar to bee’s wax to help create separation and then style the bangs into place using an extra light styling spray.
For frizzy hair, use a straightening iron to smooth out the frizzed bangs. Also, consider using a reliable and effective thermal product to control excess frizz.
For thick hair, texturize your bangs. This helps to even out the volume of the hair and creates a light and airy feel.