Bangs, without a doubt, have come back with quite the vengeance these two years! Regardless if it’s ‘in fashion’ or not, bangs are a great way to change your look without getting too drastic.
The trick with bangs though, is that they are such a statement piece, it’s vital to get the right kind – and it all depends on your face shape, says famed hairstylist Antonio Prieto. Stylist from his salon, Antonio Prieto has very kindly gave us all tips on choosing the best bang for your face shape.
- Oblong. With long and narrow faces, the object is to always make the face look wider. This means creating more width and volume at the side of the face. A longer, side-swept bang is perfect for your face shape. Be careful about the length of the bang though, because that also makes a difference. In fact, the length of this type of bang is the most important factor, says the stylist. Make sure your bangs fall on or near your cheekbone.
- Triangle. Bangs are a great idea for this face shape, as this face shape consists of a narrow forehead and a wider jawline. Bangs create width on the forehead to balance out this face shape. Try any type of bang you want!
- Round. Unfortunately those with round faces will not suit bangs – it’s best to avoid them, as they just draw more attention to the fullness of the face. When round face shapes get bangs, the eye will see less face and will be cut off to show a shorter, fuller, rounder face.
- Diamond. This face shape is basically a more angular oval face shape. A short, side swept bang works well on this face shape to soften up the angular areas. The length for the bang doesn’t matter; though don’t keep it too long!
- Heart. Heart face shapes consists of a narrow chin and a wide forehead. Because bangs create width in the forehead area, it is quite tough as this face shape already has width. As long as the bang is cut narrow and doesn’t past the outside the eye (meaning it’s kept to the center of the forehead), bangs can look beautiful with this face shape.
- Oval. And as always – oval face shapes are considered the ‘ideal’ face shape, so lucky you, you suit anything!
Set on having bangs? Whether it’s pixie, blunt, side-swept or choppy, take a picture to your hairstylist when asking for bangs – describing them won’t suffice, visuals are everything with stylists. And don’t ever try cutting your own bangs. I speak from experience when I say they always end up horrible and the growing out period is long and painful. (If you do get bangs and they go wrong, check out my post, How to Grow out Your Bangs.)
What do you think of the stylists’ tips? Do you have bangs? What type do you have, and do you feel it suits your face shape? I’d love to hear all your stories. Personally I have tried many times but I find bangs just don’t suit me. 
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I can’t have bangs, because of my curly hair :/ Curly fringe is a big no-no ^^
Hmm I am sure you can have bangs! I think you may need to flat iron them, though. I have seen some wavy bangs and they looked great, too!
i like having bangs – its just such a hassle to maintain in summer! (its summer now in australia). and when you wake up! you always have to style it…
Haha I remember! I used to have them and when it was hot they’d always get in the way, so I completely understand!
Aww and you’re lucky it’s summer there! We don’t have seasons here but it’s raining every single day. I want some Aussie sun!
side-swept bangs work for me!
and btw krib, sometimes bangs also work for curly haired peeps, you may have to iron the bangs part though.
Woo side swept bangs! I want to have them but it looks weird on my faceshape haha. Something about the balance goes off, looks very strange! And yep, I think those with curly hair can still have bangs!
I’m such a rebel. I have a round face and I LOVE my bangs.
That’s great, Amanda. It you love it, do it! Who cares what they say – I think they just meant in general it doesn’t suit the faceshape generally, but everyone is individual so it differs for people.
yeah i heared layerd bangs will look good on round faces
I have a round face and have had bangs, and they looked good. They were a little hard to maintain, though, especially when they started growing out. Who do these pros think they are, telling me and other round-faced people they can’t have bangs? I find it a little rude.
Yeah, bangs are a little hard to maintain, not to mention I remember getting zits on my forehead because of the constant hair on it/dirt/sweat/etc.
What type of bangs do you have?
Hmm… don’t worry about it, I’m sure they didn’t mean it in a nasty way. I know a lot of people who have round faces and are always looking for the best styles to conceal that (for whatever reason) so perhaps their tips would help those who are really concious! I don’t find tips in general very “right” – nothing can totally be black and white, right? Just take them as suggestions as I do! For example I have an oval/long face and they recommend bangs, and while the logic is there to get bangs to “widen” my face, I’ve tried it and something is just completely off. I have a short forehead and bangs emphaise that so my jaw looks extra long. I don’t know, bangs and I are just weird, as much I want them! So just take what they say as suggestions… I hope I haven’t offended you! Let me know and I can edit that bit.
Hey! I currently don’t have any bangs. I always got pimples when I had them too! You didn’t offend me at all. I understand that they are just suggestions, but it does bug me that a lot of people think that having a round face isn’t ideal, or even unattractive. Don’t worry, no need to edit this article.
Hi Renee! This post was great. My face is round so thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I don’t look good with fringe
i am currently growing out my fringe (it touches the end of my nose now!! yay) and its soooooooo hard! I seriously dont suit a side fringe and hair bands bug me. For the last 3 years i kept giving up and cutting it….but another month or two and it will tuck behind my ears. Fingers crossed!!!