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Maybe you were trying to get over a bad breakup.
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Perhaps your favorite celebrity debuted a new fringe.
Theres a point in everyones lives when theyve contemplated getting bangs.
And what better time to try something new with your look than the start of a new year?
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In 2025, therell be a veritable buffet of styles, from sweepingside bangsto a dramatic curtain fringe.
For those with fine hair, he suggests opting for a heftier fringe (likesideorblunt bangs).
For thicker strands, he suggests cutting your face-framing pieces so that they’re lighter.
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And, of course, you’ll want to pay attention to your hairline.
So, if you find yourself often sleeping in, then perhaps reconsider getting them.
Lastly, remember that bangs need to be trimmed regularly.
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Ready for your big chop?
They don’t contain any layers or texture.
Blunt bangs are all about precision and balance, he says.
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The wrong length can look harsh.
Fitzsimons recommends a light layer ofGot2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray, a lightweight, water-resistant formula.
Micro bangs
you might take blunt bangs a step further by making them really short.
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Somehow, her latest albumandher hairstyle have that effect.
Remove the clips and spritz the bangs with hairspray.
(Carpenter, a Redken ambassador, has been using the brandsMax Hold Hairsprayon her 2024 tour.
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Shaggy bangs
Long live indie sleaze.
Fitzsimons credits the enduring power of grunge beauty trends as the reason why many will gravitate to shaggy bangs.
The look is great for someone who might be nervous about getting bangs.
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When it comes to styling, youre going to want to reach for lightweight formulas.
Side bangs
Like chunky necklaces and velour tracksuits, side-swept bangs were a symbol of theearly aughts.
As a millennial, I have never fallen out of love with side-swept bangs, Redway says.
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They were a staple from a lot of R&B icons, like Aaliyah.
Harper agrees, adding that they complement different face shapes and hairstyles.
Redway recommends finishing with theNexxus Comb Thru Flexible Hold Hairspray.
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We also likePureology Style and Protect Soft Finish HairsprayandLiving Proof Style Lab Flex Hairsprayfor a similar hold.
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