Hair bangs are more popular than ever. But today it isn’t just about the thick, dense “Dora” bangs that we know of. There has been an increase in types of bangs from micro bangs to sweeping curtain bangs. Choosing a hair bang style depending on your face shape can help frame your face and enhance your features.

In this blog, we go over 3 of the most popular hair bang styles and who it will suit well on.

What Are Bangs In Hair

Hair bangs are fringes of hair that are cut short to lie over your forehead, covering it. They instantly transform your look and add a mysterious appeal.

Hair bangs are a creative addition to your personal style. They frame your facial features, depending on the type of hair bang style you get. Hair bangs hide your forehead, draw attention to your eyes, and soften sharp facial features.

There are various types of bangs to choose from depending on what looks best on your face shape.

Hair bangs can be the most amazing idea or a really terrible one, and you can never know which one it’s going to be. Hair bangs aren’t just thick hair cut straight across without any shape. There are many types of bangs to complement your face shape. Let’s look at the popular hair bangs that you can get.

1. Micro bangs

Micro bangs, also known as baby bangs, are popular this year for making a statement.

What are micro bangs:

Micro bangs are cut short slightly above your eyebrows. They make a bold and unique statement. Micro bangs add a playful and high fashion energy to your look. 

What face shape do micro bangs suit:

Micro bangs look good on inverted triangle, oval and round faces. These face shapes don’t have many sharp angles and micro bangs help emphasize them. Micro bangs also suit other face shapes, when the cut is tweaked to complement that particular face shape.

How to style micro bangs:

Micro bangs do look and sound easy to maintain, but styling them does need some amount of effort.

As micro bangs sit close to your forehead, they can get oily quickly. So use a dry shampoo to remove the oily flat look.

Use a mini flat iron to style micro bangs with precision. A regular flat iron can be hard to use for small micro bangs. Use a heat protectant to avoid damage to your hair.

Use a silk headband at night to reduce friction on your hair and keep your micro bangs smooth and flat.

How long does it take to grow out micro bangs:

When you want to grow out your baby bangs, having a realistic timeline and routine is important. The more healthy your hair is, the better it will grow. Against popular belief that hair grows faster if you trim it, you need to avoid trimming your micro bangs until the length reaches till your cheekbones. Focus on strengthening and growing your fringe hair.

2. Curtain bangs

Curtain bangs are a true 70s summer fashion vibe. Curtain bangs match most hairstyles and are a timeless staple.

What are curtain bangs:

Curtain bangs are parted at the center of your face and swept back on the sides, with the length of your hair gradually increasing. Curtain bangs looks like a flowy curtain that has been held back. Curtain bangs are versatile and complement most hairstyles and face shapes. But they particularly blend well with a layered haircut, giving you a naturally flowing hair appearance.

Curtain bangs look good on which face shape;

Curtain bangs are one of the most flattering hair bang styles. It works for many different face shapes including heart shaped, square, oval and round faces. Curtain bangs help balance the facial proportions and create an even look. It also helps soften sharp angles on square faces and make round faces appear longer.

How to style curtain bangs:

Curtain bangs perfectly fall into place and look beautiful when they are properly styled and looked after.

When blow drying curtain bangs, don’t part them at the center. Take the whole fringe and blow dry it in the forward direction over your face. Curl the ends with a round brush, in the same forward direction, to help the fringe blend seamlessly with your haircut.

Use a mousse before blow drying your curtain bangs. After you have styled it, use pins to hold back your hair in the area you want. This will help the curtain bangs fall into place perfectly.

How to maintain curtain bangs:

Maintaining your curtain bangs requires two things, regular trimming or shaping and daily refresh. 

Even a little growth can change the way curtain bangs sit and frame your face. Get a quick trim every 3 to 4 weeks. Use dry shampoo to keep curtain bangs looking fresh and voluminous.

3. Blunt bangs

Blunt bangs are a bold choice that can work well on long face shapes as they draw attention to your eyes. With pixie or bob haircuts, blunt bangs look sleek chic and timeless.

What is blunt bangs:

Blunt bangs are thick, dense and straight with no layering. They are cut straight across and usually sit slightly lower than your eyebrows. Blunt bangs create a dramatic statement and emphasize your eyes and cheekbones. The defined line gives off a high fashion and polished look.

What face shape fits blunt bangs:

Not everyone can pull off a blunt bangs hairstyle. Blunt bangs look good on round, oval, heart shaped, square and rectangle face shapes. On round and oval faces, blunt bangs add sharpness and dimension. For rectangular and heart shaped faces, blunt bangs help balance your facial features and create harmony.

How to style blunt bangs:

Blunt bangs look best styled straight and sleek. Use a paddle brush to blow dry your blunt bangs and achieve a sleek and glossy result. If your hair isn’t falling as flat as expected, go over it with a flat iron and smooth out the waves.

Conclusion

Hair bangs are an easy way to enhance your look without a major change. Choosing from the different types of bangs depends on your face shape. Micro bangs, curtain bangs, blunt bangs, whichever type of bangs you choose, make sure to tweak the cut to complement your facial features.

FAQs

What is the difference between blunt bangs and curtain bangs?

Blunt bangs are cut straight across your forehead with a dense look that has no layers. It sits just above your eyebrow and offers a bold look.

Curtain bangs are parted in the center and sweep back on both sides. They gradually increase in length and blend in with your hair.

Do blunt bangs make you look younger?

Blunt bangs can make you look younger depending on your face shape. Blunt bangs draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones and help hide fine lines on your forehead. This can help you look youthful.

How to check if bangs will suit you?

To check if bangs will suit you, first identify your face shape. Then look for types of hair bangs to find one that complements your facial features. You can also consult a stylist and tailor your hair bangs to your facial features.

Do curtain bangs make your face look longer or shorter?

Whether your hair bangs will make your face look shorter or longer depends on the type of hair bang you get. Short and side-swept curtain bangs help round or wide faces look elongated. Longer curtain bangs can make long narrow faces look visually shorter.

What bangs suit a chubby face?

For chubby faces, curtain abngs work best because they help add length and visually hide the width of your face.