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Not to mention, inspiration forhairstyles with bangshas never been more plentiful.
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The first step is to find your ideal fringe.
The next is to commit.
“Bangs shouldn’t take too much time to style.
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Two to three minutes, tops,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylistClariss Rubenstein.
If you’ve read this far and are still on the fence, youre in luck.
“It’s got to look well.”
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Schedule a professional bang trim every six weeks, Josh advises.
Many salons offer it as a complimentary service between regular appointments.
“Take off millimeters at a time.
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you might always cut more,” urges Josh.
Avoid snipping one straight, solid line.
If you have a hairline that doesn’t sit flat at the front (i.e.
FRANCE - CIRCA 1960: Portrait of Jane Birkin, taken in the Sixties. (Photo by REPORTERS ASSOCIES/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
“The shortest point in the center gently arches to meet the sides,” explains Roberts.
This look is especially flattering for square-shaped faces as they soften and round your look.
Symmetrical comes from the word “symmetry,” which means a balance of parts.
Symmetrical bangs would be cut evenly across the forehead so that both sides of the bang are identical.
Asymmetrical bangs are the opposite.
you might see that exemplified onHalle Berry.
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Punk beauty is having a moment (just in time forAvril Lavigne’s seventh album).
Also referred to as the lash-grazing bang, Birkins are long and look a little outgrown.
To style, Roberts recommends applying theCurlsmith Weightless Air Dry Creamto achieve the undone texture that these bangs require.
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“Once completely dry for some added drama,flatironthe ends,” says Colombini.
It’s really flattering.
It’svery ’70s, but it’s also very now."
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you might see for yourself onElizabeth Olsen.
Brushed-over bangs are a look anyone can wear and are incredibly easy to maintain.
They’re essentially a comb-over: Simply part your hair to the side and brush it over.
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Check out howZendayastyled them.
The hairs are cut to different lengths across the forehead, resulting in a textured fringe.
“I like them for straight and very curly hair,” Everett says.
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Clip-ins are a kind of hair extension and are typically made of real human hair.
“They’re fantastic for a temporary look and you’re free to switch them up easily.”
Along withthe shag haircut,curtain bangswere a popular style in the 1970s.
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It works for most face shapes, although oval face shapes can present a challenge, notes Colombini.
Curly bangswere born in the ’80s.
Think Jennifer Beals inFlashdance, says Josh.
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If your face is round or square, try bangs just above the brows, he says.
Everyone’s favorite human,Dolly Parton,accessorized hers with a butterfly clip.
There are a few ways to go about long bangs, whichBillie Eilishis a fan of.
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See howHunter Schaeferhas styled them.
This is the style for people who want to ease into bangs, says McMillan.
Then, focus on volume by styling with a round brush and texturizing products.
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As for upkeep, you could be as whimsical as your haircut.
“Trim whenever you feel they’re too long,” says Rubenstein.
“It’s totally up to you!”
“It’s a surprisingly sexy look.”
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