1- Curtain Bangs
Also goes by, lazy girl bangs! They make you look flawless, even if you're super busy to put much care in.
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Cut style: Parted in the middle, with longer, feathered cut
Best to: - narrow a broad face into a more diamond shape.
- contour & define cheekbones.
Face shape: ANY except round!
Ideal hair length: Long
Maintenance: Not a sweat! To keep the shape, just trim every 5-6 weeks.
2- Baby/Micro Bangs
You got to be brave enough for them. If you're into showing off your face, these bangs will give you the edgy yet soft touch.
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Cut style: Short, choppy bangs that lie a few inches above the eyebrows
Best to: - cut off the length of face
- add curve to the edges & gives a slimming effect
Face shape: Oval face with a large forehead
Ideal hair: Short to long
Maintenance: A lot of styling time & attention + A mini straightening iron + Trims every 2 weeks
3- Blunt Bangs
There was a time the cutest girl you know sported these bangs & totally nailed the Japanese doll look! But, are they really for you?
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Cut style: No-layer, straight cut across the forehead
Face shape: Oval or round face
Best to: - Give your face a longer structure. Ask for an arched cut, curving upwards a little in the middle.
Ideal hair: Thick or naturally straight
Maintenance: High commitment needed! Haircuts every three weeks + Daily blow-drying & straightening
4-Side Swept Bangs
They were quite a hit in the early 2000s. Maybe a little cringe. But, now, the bangs are given a modern touch to look soft, textured & layered.
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Cut style: Large side part, farther than your usual part.
Face shape: Round (cut at an angle), oval, heart-shaped (wispy ones) or long face (heavy ones)
Best to: -Hide your fine lines/wrinkles/ large foreheads
- Make round face look thinner & longer
- Highlight your cheek bones
Ideal hair: Wavy or straight hair
Maintenance: Super easy to care for! If it grows out, just hide into the rest of your hairstyle.
5-Layered Bangs
Are you in love with anything Bohemian? These bangs give you a sexy, mystery vibe with strands that hide your eye.
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Cut style: A layered or thinned fringe, swept to the side, parted in the middle, or laid straight
Face shape: Square face
Best to: - Hide a big forehead
- Soften & balance boxy jawline
Ideal hair: Straight, fine hair
Maintenance: Not much work. Just make sure the length doesn't overlap your eyes.
6- Wispy Bangs
Wispy a.k.a beginner's bangs are perfect if you've never gotten any before. They are very easy to handle!
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Cut style: Soft fringe, lightly feathered towards the end.
Face shape: Long face
Best to: - Add height & volume to your hair
- Make face shorter
Ideal hair: Thin, fine hair
Maintenance: Just a few minutes care daily! It easily blends into your hair as it grows out.
