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So it’s important to pay attention to what technique your stylist uses to cut your fringe.

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One technique worth inquiring about these days?

Simply put, it’s a weightless way to cut your fringe with a razor instead of scissors.

This cut typically falls below the eyebrows.

Saniyya Sidney wears a bun with mini bangs.

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It’s a look that lives on both Lily Collins’s vintagepixieand Billie Eilish’sshag.

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Who should get razor bangs?

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So, how do you get them?

“Using a razor will give your bangs multiple interior angles going in opposing directions.”

The style sounds abrasive, but it’s all about asking your stylist the right questions.

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“When they sit at the cheekbone they can enhance or emphasize the area.”

“I’ve also seen razored bangs that could easily be mistaken for scissor bangs.

Keep in mind that not all stylists are trained or comfortable with a razor.

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Can you DIY razor bangs?

We’re all forDIYs, but most stylists recommend leaving razor cutting to the professionals.

You’ll need an anti-static comb and sharp feather razor.

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Stradling adds that “a guardedFeather razoris the best thing for home bang trims.

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What’s it like to grow-out razor bangs?

Though a new bang journey can be scary, we love an easy grow-out phase and versatile cutting technique.