Wispy Layered Bangs Are Trending — But Do They Suit Your Face Shape?
Wispy layered bangs are everywhere right now. Find out which face shapes they flatter and which styles to avoid.
1. Face Shapes That Look Great With Them
• Long faces — See-through bangs cover part of the forehead, instantly making the face look shorter and more balanced.
• Oval faces — Any style works, but wispy bangs help draw attention to the eyes.
• Wide or high foreheads — The best solution, since they disguise the forehead without looking too heavy.
2. Face Shapes to Be Careful With
• Round faces — Straight, thick bangs will only make the face look shorter and rounder. The fix is see-through bangs that fall below the brows, with the side pieces left down to slim the cheeks and make the face look longer.
• Square faces with a strong jaw — Avoid blunt, straight-across bangs. Choose soft, curved wispy pieces that follow the cheekbones to soften the angular jawline.
3. Styles to Avoid
• Thick, blunt bangs (short and heavy) — Unless you're truly a fashion-forward type, this style makes the face look wider and harder to style. It also makes the face look boxy and severe, which clashes with today's natural-look trend.
• Anyone with a cowlick along the front hairline — The bangs will constantly flip up or split apart, making them very hard to cut and style.