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If you’ve been wondering whether a risky chop is for you, you’re not alone.
“Cutting your own hair.
Don’t,” Virginia salon owner Alanea Manuel toldThe Washington Post.
“That could end up very bad,” Manuel said.
As TikTok userjigglyjuliaput it bluntly, “I always look like I’m a child.”
Furthermore, long bangs also let you show off more of your beautiful face!
According toCosmopolitan, she also has a round face shape.
Check out how amazing those choppy black bangs look on her!
Stylist Sarah Lund recommended running with the natural angles of your face for best results (viaOprah Daily).
Heart-shaped face style 1: baby bangs
Next up: The heart-shaped or inverted-triangle face.
People withheart-shaped facesget to have all the fun.
For you, only the best statement bangs.
Micro bangs, also known as baby bangs, are an eye-catching look in 2022.
You also probably sawBarbie Ferreira rocking this hairstylein the Season 2 finale of “Euphoria.”
Baby bangs may seem like a risky option, but they’re absolutely made for heart-shaped faces.
“A heart-shaped face can be a little top heavy,” stylist Andy Lecompte toldInStyle.
In other words, the goal is to minimize a wider forehead by creating an angle across it.
These are light, fluffy, and fluid, giving her a super feminine, windswept look.
Dakota Johnson’s straight-across bangs obscure her forehead for a more balanced look overall.
But watch out, curly-haired people!
Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson has said to proceed with caution (viaUs Weekly).
The rounded arch of the bangs creates a super feminine vibe and looks amazing when paired with face-framing layers.
No matter how you style it, it’s going to look good.
Lucky for you, the choice is yours."
In the 2020s, this fringe is more popular than ever.
The topic has even racked up more than 2 billion views onTikTok!
It’s not just for Gen Z either; celebrities likeJennifer Lopezeven got in on this trend.
The best part about this style is the ability to grow it out painlessly.
The over-the-eyebrow, wispy bangs above are just what the doctor ordered.
“Square face shapes should avoid harder, blunt-looking fringe,” explained Samantha Stonehouse (viaChatelaine).
“Try a softer wispy fringe that’s longer around the temples or a side-swept look.”
Brow-skimming bangs will focus attention to your eyes, while a curtain fringe will accent cheekbones or nose.
… Flattering bangs should frame and focus on your positive featuresnot overwhelm or cover up your face."
“More women covet this shape than any other.”
According to Chicago salon creative director Amy Abramite, it’s all about framing your face.
In terms of length, feel free to shorten it to your preference.
In Mondo’svideoabout bangs, we learn that “the length of your bangs don’t matter much here.”
According to stylist Odile Gilbert, Emma’s hair was styled withAudrey Hepburn’s bangsin mind (viaVogue).
“I think baby bangs are always in fashion,” Gilbert added.
“It’s always cute and young, it’s very French.”
These are basically below-eyebrow bangs that are straight-across, layered, and thinned out for a breezy vibe.
As you may have guessed, they are named after the woman who popularized them, Jane Birkin.
In other words, use your larger forehead to your advantage.
As far as styles go, you have plenty of cuts to work with.
If you’re looking for something bold, try angled micro bangs (as pictured above).
Emma Roberts is a great inspo for this style; nearly everypictureof her shows off her signature side bang.
The good news is that hats probably fit you better than most.
Much like with the rectangular face shape, the pear-shaped face needs a bit of softening.
This calls for long bangs we’re talking bangs so long they wrap under your chin.
As you might see in the above picture, Meghan made some subtle curtain bangs work for her.
Alongside all of the other fabulous fringes on this list, side bangs are acceptable to wear once again.
After the#middlepartchallengestarted a culture war between millennials and Gen Z, experts give side fringes the go-ahead!
“Really, anyone can wear them.”
“Try not to choose haircuts with a flat, straight bang going down,” she said.
“This can cut the face in half and make it look short and wide.”
Another pro tip from the salon owner: Add lots of volume up top.
Like with rectangular faces, a little bit of hair can balance out the entire face.
