Adopting Fringe Looks to Your Face Type
Because bangs are touted as a magical remedy which can alter our proportions so it’s an injustice to miss out on the possibility. There are a variety of bangs that flatter different facial types and there are certain rules you need to be aware about. For instance, a long, boxy fringe can shorten faces, which is why it’s not the best option for square and round faces. “Side-swept fringe is a great option for round faces. Because of its angle, hair gives you more length on your face, which results in it’s a more oval shape” Says Jon Reyman, founder of Spoke & Weal salons and coiffeur behind Lana Del Rey and Paris Hilton and Glamour. The same elongating principle is applicable to faces with square shapes however there are several alternatives.
Long hairstyles are renowned for their elongating effects (given the fact that they keep volume off the side) An arched fringe is the perfect ideal complement to the round face.
This Brigitte Bardot-inspired shag offers modern interpretations of curtain bangs. It offers an attractive width-enhancing frame for oval-shaped faces.
Side-swept bangs can be used to visually reduce the length of a face. It’s also a good idea to pick a long-haired style with plenty of volume on the cheekbones.
Wispy layers are ideal for softening square faces however, chic bangs on the curtain can add a touch of elegance by highlighting the eyes and cheekbones rather than the jawline.
The swoopy fringes and layers pull the eye away from the chin-pointing of hearts-shaped faces particularly when the flip-out style is used.
Long Layered Styles with Fringe
Layers are intended for locks with long hair, aiding them in gaining bounce, movement and structure Without them, long locks may appear flat and unformed. It is believed that layering has the ability to transform any bone structure. “A hairstyle that has longer layers can make your face and neck appear slimmer,” Sarah Potempa, celebrity hair stylist with Reese Witherspoon and Emily Blunt in her client list She informs Byrdie that she recommends hairstyles suitable for round faces. Also, she suggests layers that are long to counter the broadest areas of diamond-shaped faces and for those with a heart shape, she suggests curling hair away from your face, and pair the look with bangs, concealing the wide forehead. Scroll down to see longer layered hairstyles that include bangs.
The hairstyle has a delicate color shift and plenty of layers that are short at the bottom. However, the long, ragged fringe is the main focus of the style.
Layering can add some excitement to this straight, long hair. The eyebrow-skimming bangs are trimmed precisely so as not to overwhelm the face.
This model is a master of a long, wavy style with razor-cut front bangs as well as a bold color choice to highlight the contrast of the smooth bottom.
This thick, luscious mane has been beautifully debulked with dense layers of face framing, and long side-swept hairstyles are incorporated perfectly with this smooth disconnect.
The full, choppy fringe gives the look of straight hair with long layers, creating a chic relaxed style with the texture and motion.
