Welcome to the wild world of bangs. Sure, they may seem just like fringes of hair that sweep across the forehead, but they are so much more than just that.
Bangs serve your face a purpose; whether it is highlighting the apples of your checks or exemplifying the amazing curvature of your jaw- bangs make everything look a little softer or a little more edgy.
Your look can benefit from a little head-bang action. Not only will your face look more symmetrical, but your glorious eyes will pop.
Bang trend #1: Full of it
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Get the iconic look of full, volumous bangs by having your stylist angle the scissors in an arc with a light razor-job at the tips. These bangs look fantastic grown out, and make wonderful transitioning bangs. Because this style of bang isn’t a sharp line, the bangs can grow out slightly without looking uneven or messy.
This style looks sexy if teased with long hair. Bedhead, ponies and 70’s chic are the inspiration behind these bangs.
You can style these in various ways. For a full, night-time look, opt for a large hot-roller. For casual day-to-day looks, just blow-dry with a round brush.
Bang trend #2: Side swept
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Get European posh with simple, clean swept-back bangs. This style of bang will work with a wide array of haircuts, as this style is most concerned with a side-part. Go vintage-flapper and crimp the sides. Add a diamond-encrusted broach or barrette to complete this Chicago-inspired look.
During the daytime, wear your hair clean and polished. Finish hair off with a light straightening serum and a quick mist of flexible, freeze spray.
Bang trend #3: Braided bang
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This season, it’s all about the braids. Take a unique spin on your bangs and braid it over to the side. Fasten it with pins and use a generous mist of hair-spray.
For an extra splash of color, “chalk the hair” of one section of the braid. The color will weave in and out of the braid’s design.
Bang trend #4: Pin-up couture
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From sexy sirens like Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani to all-time divas like Bettie Paige, the pin-up bang is sexy and classic. The bangs are generally cut at an extreme arc, and are usually styled flat or are curled under.
To go rockabilly get the wave of the large curl. Simply use a large curling iron at an off-angle and curl the bangs under. Freeze with extra-hold spray.
Bang trend #5: Choppy chica
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This year, it’s all about the razor. Choppy, uneven and asymmetrical bangs are a fresh twist on the classic frame-job. These bangs structure the face better than most other types of bangs, though this type of cut is best suited for fine-normal, medium hair.
Blow them out or smooth them down; however you want to wear them- Get the frilly, wispy look or fine-tune the strands with serum and pomade.
As your bangs grow out, the crookedness will grow into angled bangs.
Bang trend #6: Surf bangs
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Textured, wind-blown bangs are all the rage. With surf sets and salt sprays, obtaining the perfect dirty look is as easy as a spritz and a scrunch away.
For an added burst of texture, twist the tips of the hair with wax or gel. Generously spray-freeze and tussle the bangs. The dirtier- the better.
This too is a byproduct of a razor, the most fantastic addition to the salon since the blow-dryer.
Bang trend #7: Super short bangs
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Frame your face with itty-bitty frilly bangs. Keep them short and pixie. Celebrities like Kiera Knightly, Christina Aguilera and Emma Watson love the ultra-classy look of the angel-kissed, baby bangs.
What will start as miniscule will grow into full bangs, with no awkward waiting-period. These bangs are absolutely no maintenance, as they lay around the face perfectly.
Get a soft, feminine twist on the average bang. Cut them super short for a little edgy, yet sweet and complimentary take on the traditional pixie look.
Bang trend #8: Straight edger
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Though this look requires regular maintenance, the desired look is elongating and often androgynous. This type of bang works best on medium, straight, healthy hair. Anti-humidity products, a straightening iron and serum should all be utilized.
Keep the look intact by misting the bangs with an anti-humidity hairspray. Beware of hair growing out- this style can easily look lopsided if not kept up with.
Bang trend #9: Curly shirley
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Waves, wet hair and scrunched hair can be spotted everywhere. From the beach to downtown, sexy rustled hair is causing a wave in the fashion world.
Whether you are inspired by the free-love of the sixties or the shabby-chic appeal of the angelic cherubs and goddesses of Greek art, curly bangs are a statement.
Wear your bangs curly and your hair straight for a unique spin on the normal, all-over wavy look.
Bang trend #10: Slicked back in tact
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Go ahead – wear your hair down and slick back your bangs. This might seem like an odd concept, but fashion designers have been relying on this catwalk look for ages, as the hair pulled back highlights and elongates the face.
Straighten your hair as usual and bobby pin your bangs back. Spray with extra-hold spray and comb back with a teasing comb. After your hair dries, you may remove the pins so that the hair just relaxes back. Keep an extra bottle of spray in your purse, as wind and weather will easily disrupt this bangin’ bang look.