“Depending on the hair length, shape and texture, it depends which shape you opt for. You also need to take into consideration face shape and lifestyle. A fringe should take minimum effort, should work with your hair texture and be easy to look after,” Cos explains.
Here are Cos' top 9 tips to creating the perfect bangs for the season.
1 Make sure the front hairline is suitable to manage a fringe – not all hairlines suit a fringe, for example a strong cowslick.
2 Think about forehead size. Ideally you need a medium to large forehead to allow the fringe to sit properly.
3 If the forehead is short, sit the fringe as far back on the head as you can to give the illusion of depth.
4 The fringe shape needs to be opposite to the face shape. If your face is round choose a square fringe; a square face should choose a round fringe. A wide face needs a narrow fringe, while a narrow face needs a wider fringe.
5 A fringe that flutters on the eyelashes is modern, feminine – and the sexiest of all bangs.
6 A little pixie fringe suits short hair, especially when it is styled choppy and soft.
7 A disconnected, sweeping fringe is perfect for longer styles.
8 Fine hair needs to have depth to it so it doesn’t look wispy and thin. A fringe should give the illusion that fine hair is thicker, as all the perimeters will be blunter and thick.
9 A curly fringe is a big commitment, always cut a curly fringe dry so you can see the shape. Make sure weight is removed on shorter, curly hair so it doesn’t become helmet-like.
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