Thinking about getting bangs? Read this first are often considered a rite of passage—if you've experienced the infamous bowl or mushroom haircut during childhood, you know what we're talking about. Social media is filled with videos of brave souls attempting to trim their own bangs, displaying the hairstyle's transformative power, for better or for worse. Whether it ends up being a success or disaster, one thing is clear: bangs have the ability to dramatically alter your appearance.
Which is why, before taking the plunge, it's essential to make an informed decision. There are fringes for every face and the right style can work wonders for you by accentuating your features. For instance, soft, wispy bangs have the ability to soften sharp jawlines, while bold side-swept bangs can add depth and dimension to rounder faces.
“If you style it and own it, you can wear any type of bangs no matter what face shape you have,” says Jon Reyman, hairstylist and founder of Spoke & Weal salons. But if you're looking for some helpful guidelines, scroll on to find the best type of fringes for every face shape “Curtain bangs are my personal favorite type of bang,” says New York City hairstylist Dan Williams. “They create softness and style to any look and they’re also much easier to maintain due to the length of the style, and they're perfect for any season and any face shape.
” That said, Williams notes that with this length, he recommends styling them to the side and not forward.