Straight to the Cut

The Big Bang

I get ladies in my chair all the time asking about them.

Long, short, thick, thin, textured, "feathered", straight, off to the side... There are so many different choices when it comes to the infamous bang it's sometimes hard to decide just what to do. I can give you a few examples of pointers on deciding between these two frequently requested forms of fringe. 

Note: these are just opinions. Whatever you want to try, if you feel the urge to do so, then by all means go for it and strut your stuff!

The "Straight" Bang

By far the most common form of fringe I come across, the straight bang is never a bad choice but there are definitely a few guidelines that I like to follow when recommending the straight bang:

• If you do not normally like to wear hair in your face, a straight bang might not generally be for you. Reason being, bangs grow incredibly fast. One day they they will be perfectly etched above your eyebrows, and two weeks later they could be resting on your eyelashes. Makes for a huge annoyance that can be avoided by resisting the urge to cut your frontal locks.
• Straight bangs do not generally compliment round faces. There are definitely cases that have proven this theory wrong, but generally speaking, Round faces and straight bangs do not work because instead of adding contrast and enhancing the overall appearance, this type of bang usually makes the face look even MORE round.
• Straight bangs tend to add a youthful look. So if you're trying to look more mature maybe opt for a different version of fringe.

When discussing thickness and texture of bang, always consult your stylist and ask them for their advice.

The "Side" Bang

Although the straight bang is the most common, the "side" bang is definitely the most popular request that graces my chair on a daily basis. Very versatile, the side bang can work for all ages, all hair lengths, and varies in all lengths. Most straight bangs become side bangs when they become too long and are swept to either side of the face (hence the term "side" bang.)

Can be worn long or short, thick or thin, textured or blunt. It also doesn't really matter which side its on, or how far over the part is, if you like it, flaunt it! I've noticed that a lot of teenage girls tend to have their bangs thicker, and starting farther over on the side of the head, whereas the more mature look would be to not have a part at all, or to use a little less hair to create your side bang to prevent the "cover up/over" look.

There are SO many different varieties and variations of these two bangs there are just too many pictures out there to pin-point them all! As time goes by there will be many-a sister post about other bangs out there definitely. Just do your homework, experiment a little with looks, and remember, whatever you decide to do, don't forget to Strut your stuff...