Cutting your fringe can be
two things fab or failure. Using these guidelines can help your
fringe look flawless every time. So I have wrote a post on the best
cut for your face shape. At the end of the post I stressed if you
want the haircut that doesn't go with your face shape, by all means
you rock it. It's the same things with fringe You can't always let
rules hold you back!
Just so everyone is on the
same page here, fringe and bangs are the same thing. Fringe is just
the hair dresser high tech word for bangs.
Oval Face shape: Just like I said with
the hair cut oval face shapes can generally get away with any bangs
or cut they want. If you want to try soft wispy bangs or side swept
bangs it is a very flattering look. Make sure to avoid bangs that
cover up your beautiful facial features.
Round face shape: Usually I recommend
avoiding bangs that make your face look wider. Try wispy bangs or
side swept that blend in with the cut you have. I broke the rule on
this one. I have a round/heart shaped face. A few years back I
NEEDED blunt straight bangs so I got them and LOVED them. Flow
your heart!!
Long or Oblong shape: Bangs that
appear bunt, heavy and or long will really flatter your face. Try a
heavy side swept bang for a glamorous look!
Square face shape: I highly recommend
having feathering around your face to soften your strong jaw. An
arched bang with feathering would look darling!! That's what I did on
my darling sister. As you can see she looks good with anything. I
left her fringe a little longer so you can't see the arch as much.
Feathering Looks good with most face
shapes. Feathering is fun because you can start it at the top of
your cheekbone for a more dramatic look, or the bottom of your chin
for a subtle look.
The right fringe for your hair
type
When deciding the right fringe you also
NEED to take into consideration your hair texture, type and density.
Choosing the right fringe for your hair type will cut down on styling
time, and will help you not have to wrestle with your fringe every
morning.
Feathering is a easy go to. It
Flatters most face shapes and it also works with all hair types.
If you have stick straight hair that
is medium think you are lucky most any bangs will be easy for you to
style.
Embrace the curl girls with curly,
textured, or wavy hair. It is so in right now! Trust me I know
people who would die for hair like yours!! Enhance your curls with
some wispy soft side swept bangs.
Waring!! Ladies if you have thick,
heavy bangs and you have really thin or really coarse hair you may
be spending a few more minutes in the morning styling your hair.
Other Issues
Cowlick: ... Hmm lets say cowlicks are
interesting to work with. Make sure you tell your stylist if you
have a cowlick BEFORE he/she starts cutting. There are cutting
techniques that will help your fringe look better. Make sure your
fringe is thick enough that it will hold the stubborn cowlick down.
When your styling your hair at home I recommend blow drying your
cowlick the opposite way it lays ( Make sure your blow dryer is on a
low heat please). If you decided to get side swept bangs ,You could
also try bobby pinning your bangs at night the way they are supposed
to lay.
Heat Issue: I have countless people
come into me and are worried that their bangs will not grow. Sadly
to say their bangs are growing, and they are breaking them off. How
you ask? Well most everyone hair in the front is a lot finer and
more fragile than it is in the back. The poor hair in the front
takes the most damage with heat, pulling it up, braiding to the side,
round brushing it,and whatever else you may do style your hair.
Turn your heat down on your thermal styling tools and your fringe
will stay looking healthy and fabulous!!
