Bangs are the latest trends when it comes to hairstyles amongst the modern day woman. Yes, bangs have made a comeback and are considered to be this seasons trendiest and hottest, if not 'haute'st hairstyle, inspired by glam queens and Hollywood starlets. If you're experimenting with bangs, then there are three extremely popular looks that you can explore, namely the sophisticated look, which is long and angled or side swept, sexy, which happens to be thick and straight, and the last but not the least, sweet, which is super duper short.
While there are still many women who prefer not to go the 'bang' way because of a former bad experience, like one of those tragic, catastrophic haircuts or those ridiculously big, teased bangs from the 80's, there are still many women who are opting for them. Bangs are becoming increasingly popular as wedding hairstyles these days. The bangs of today are a lot less drastic and are more wearable, making them one of the easiest ways to update and improve your appearance.
Most people wonder whether bangs should be cut dry or wet. Depending on the preference of the stylist, this can be done differently by different people. While some stylists like to cut their bangs wet because they get a better grip, there are others who prefer to cut them dry.
Just like with wavy hair, straight locks or even bobs, bangs have this peculiar way of going out of style and jumping back into the scene. If you're contemplating getting yourself bangs, it is very important to first take into consideration the shape of your face as well as the size of your forehead. You definitely don't want to drown your whole face in hair do you? Or probably look wider?
Most of those supermodels that you see gracing the catwalk are now sporting different styles of bangs. From the choppy bangs to the angled one to the straight across ones to even the thicker ones, bangs can make you look like a completely different person!
If it's a wedding hairstyle you're looking out for and your thinking the 'bangs' way, then here are a few styles you could experiment with:
- The sophisticated look – This style is low maintenance and is extremely popular this season. These angled bangs are very versatile and can be cut heavy or light, textured or blunt, soft or sharp, or even from the left or right. They work well with practically all the hair textures and that would include curly hair too! These bangs look amazing long or short and you can trim it as often as you want to, as they are fairly easy to grow.
- The sexy look – This style is moderate maintenance. These wide, blunt and long bangs usually sit just below the eyebrows and can be cut rounded down or straight across. This is a bold look that is definitely not for the faint-hearted women or for those of you with curly hair. Since it is a difficult bang to grow, make sure this style suits you before you actually take the plunge.
- The sweet look – This style is very high maintenance. These super duper short bangs draw attention to the eye region, giving women who sport them a younger, sweeter, more youthful look. This fringe can be cut more textured or even more blunt. From the three different looks, this style needs to be trimmed the most often and you should definitely not attempt doing this on your own. This style does not work for curly hair.
So, if you're looking for something different, or if you already have bangs, then hair accessories are big this season. From headbands to scarves to clips, there are so many different ways to accentuate your bangs.