Bangs are a popular feature of many different hair styles. They can help change the shape of a face, draw attention to the eyes, and soften most looks for men, women, and teens. Many people choose to wear bangs to help adjust the overall look of their face, while other people use bangs to trim the hair along the sides of their face and keep it under greater control, particularly for young children. Bangs and Hair Loss Bangs can also be used to conceal hair loss, particularly a receding hairline. By growing bangs a bit longer, they can disguise minimal hair loss, but individuals who attempt this should be careful: using too much hairfor bangs will simply make the hair higher on the crown of the head look even thinner. Before choosing a bang style, visit Salon DeLaJe for a professional consultation to see if the style would work well for your face shape. Styles That Work with Bangs Bangs are more than just a fringe of hair along the forehead. Hair styles with bangs can be fun, flirty, mysterious, practical, and stylish. Shorter, thicker bangs are often easier to control because a few strands out of place will not be noticed, whereas very thin bangs can be longer, even draping over the eyes if desired. Bangs can be curled, teased for greater volume, or swooped across the forehead for a curvy style. Very short bangs can also be stood straight on end, a popular style with young men. Many styles look excellent with bangs, including: Bobs Layered cuts Choppy cuts Asymmetrical styles Emo, scene, and other alternative looks Sideswept styles Ponytails Types of Bangs Specific types of bangs include: Blunt Bangs: These bangs are cut evenly across the forehead and typically fall barely below the eyebrow. Choppy Bangs: These bangs are texturized for a more casual, slightly messy look. Baby Bangs: These bangs are cut straight across, very short, close to the hairline. Asymmetrical Bangs: This is an uneven type of bang that is cut shorter on one side and gradually lengthens. Parted Bangs: Often worn with longer hair styles, parted bangs are longer than blunt bangs and part in the middle or just slightly off center. Sideswept Bangs: A longer bang look, these can be pushed off to the side. It's a great way to wear bangs when growing them out. Barely-There Bangs: Many romantic and special occasion styles incorporate several pieces of hair that fan across the forehead for a barely-there bang. This wispy look works especially well for those with layered styles. 80's Bangs: Also referred to as mall hair, 80s bangs looks included high, heavily teased and hairsprayed bangs, mid-length bangs with defined under curls from curling irons, and crimped bangs. While most bangs styles can be very flattering, one type of look that stylists recommend avoiding is the 'baby bang.' This very short bang is a look that is almost universally unflattering, regardless of face shape. Caring for Hair Styles with Bangs Because bangs directly frame the face, they must be meticulously cared for to present the best appearance. Bangs should be trimmed every 4-6 weeks to remove split ends and even out the fringe. To prevent a squared-off look, the edges of bangs can be gradually tapered to blend in with the rest of the hair – very long bangs may even be tapered for several inches. Many styles with bangs require minimal products such as gel, mousse, or spray to keep them in place. Bangs may show oil and grease more quickly, particularly on individuals with oily facial skin, and they must be thoroughly washed to remove buildup. Growing Out Bangs As people want to change their hair styles, they may decide to grow out bangs. This can be a lengthy process, particularly for individuals with long hair: the bangs may need to grow several inches before matching the rest of the hair. When growing out bangs, be sure to continue trimming them at regular intervals to prevent split ends and damaged growth, and consider using head bands or other accesories to hide them while they are in transition.
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