Best Bangs for Your Face Shape

Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, March 13, 2012


Bangs are a surefire way to upgrade your look and bust out of any hairstyle rut. But since not all faces are created equal, make sure you flatter yours by finding the best face-framing fringe based on your shape.

If You Have a Round Face...
A perfectly round face will benefit from lots of angles. Go with long, side bangs and style them with a deep side part.


If You Have an Oval Face...
If the distance from your forehead to chin looks longer than ear-to-ear, you've most likely got an oval shaped face. And luckily, most styles work on you! Try blunt bangs for a trendy style. If that's too dramatic, ask your stylist to cut bangs that are shorter in the middle and get longer on the sides.


If You Have a Heart-Shaped Face...
If you have a wide forehead and a chin that gets narrower, almost like a point, avoid a thick fringe of bangs. Copy Reese Witherspoon and opt for side-swept fringe or wispy bangs that are parted in the middle.



If You Have a Square Face...
If there's an equal distance between your temples and both sides of your jaw, you've got a square face. Try soft bangs to lessen severe angles, and ask for a little bit of layering. The texturizing will add some flattering dimension.