Every few years, I get the urge to cut bangs into my hair. Each time I cut bangs, only months later I start to grow them out. Recently, my husband talked me off the ledge once again. I love bangs on others… but why don’t they work on me?
If you’re wondering if bangs will work on you, and what type of bangs you should choose, this post is written just for you! Antonio Prieto of the Antonio Prieto Salon in New York has offered up this sage advice to my readers and his clients: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR FACE SHAPE!
 OBLONGThe goal here is to create width through the side of the face since this face shape is long and narrow – a longer side-swept bang is perfect. But be careful, the length of the bang is the most important factor. Make sure the bangs fall on or near the cheekbone. |
 TRIANGLEBangs are a great idea for this face shape because of its narrow forehead and fuller jaw line. Bangs would create width through the forehead. |
 ROUNDUnfortunately for those with a round face, bangs will not work for this shape. Bangs will only draw more attention to the fullness of this face. The eye will see less face which translates to a shorter, fuller and wider looking face. |
 DIAMONDThis shape is basically an angular oval. A short sideswept bang works the best with this face shape to soften the angular areas. |
 HEARTThe chin is narrow and the forehead is already wide in this shape. But as long as the section of hair being cut into bangs is kept narrow and does not extend past the outside of the eye, bangs can beautifully complement someone with a heart-shaped face. |
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