Who Should Get Bangs?
Bangs suit almost every face type. But ideally, you should get them if the distance between your eyebrows and hairline is equal to the distance from your hairline to the top of your skull. In other words, fringes look good on people with high cranial tops.
What Type of Bangs Should You Get?
You might be wondering, “What fringe should I get?” However, the more important question is, what type of it should you get? Depending on who you ask, there are 10+ different styles available. Arched, braided, micro, parted, and curtain, just to name a few.
Side note: If you are completely baffled by all the cuts out there, make sure to take the ‘What Haircut Should I Get?’ test.
Types of Bangs—or Fringes
The following categorization is based on the length and shape of bangs. (You can find other groupings on the internet based on the hair type or other divisors).
- Straight Across
As the title suggests, bangs that are not curly and fall straight down from your scalp are considered straight across. It is also known as the full fringe.
- Cheekbone
In this style, the hair is cut around the cheekbone. You can curl it to the sides or keep it straight.
- Short
Any bangs that are cut above or on the eyebrows’ line are considered short. The most famous type in this group is baby bangs.
- Long
If the hair is under the eyebrow and eyes, it is a long fringe.
- Curly
Curly bangs can be short or long. However, they are the opposite of straight across.
- Side-Swept
It is like combining the hair around your forehead to one side.
- Exotic or Asymmetric
Any style that does not fall in the above categories can be considered exotic or asymmetric.
Find Out the Best Bangs Style for Your Face Shape
Take the bangs quiz to find out which of these styles looks best on you. We created a self-report questionary that helps you find out the ideal hairstyle for your face and body type. However, we are honest enough to tell you if bangs are not your thing and you SHOULD NOT get them.
Things to Know Before Asking, Should I Get a Bangs?”
Like any other hairstyle, having a fringe comes with its pros and cons. Lucy, who runs a famous hair and beauty YouTube channel called Loepsie, suggests the following advantages and disadvantages of having such a haircut.
Pros
- You look cute.
Lucy says, no matter how you style it, bangs make you sweet and delightful. They might not be an excellent cut for women trying to look mature. However, they would be the perfect choice for girls who want to look adorable.
- You need less makeup.
As Lucy suggests, you will cover almost all of your forehead and some portion of your eyebrows with this haircut. So, that means you are going to need less makeup material and less time to get ready.
- You can change your style frequently.
One of the advantages of having bangs is that you can style them the way you want. You can go with either a side-swept, curled, braided, or even parted model. And the good news is that you can do that on your own with no need to visit your hairstylist.
Cons
- High maintenance.
Lucy wants you to know that getting bangs requires time and effort. If you are the type of person who lives without a strict hair care routine, you are better off without such cuts. However, if you are willing to spend at least 15 minutes caring for and style your hair, then it is a good idea to get bangs.
- Require frequent showers.
Fringes easily get greasy. That is because they touch your forehead and get sweaty, especially during the hot seasons. So, you might want to wash them every day with dry shampoo or freshwater to keep them in shape. And for many girls out there, that is a huge downside.
- Constant trimming.
Depending on your bangs’ style, you need to visit your hairstylist every 2-6 weeks. If you do not want to trim your hair frequently, make sure to get a long fringe.
- Easily messed up.
As Lucy says, “winds and other comparable weather conditions are your number one enemy when you have bangs.” That is because such situations can easily ruin your hair and make it look like a mess.
3 Factors That Determine if a Bangs Suits You
When asking, “should I get bangs?” you need to consider three factors: your face shape, weight, and hair area. Each of the said elements can affect your haircut and how it looks on you. Here is everything you need to know about them.
#1: Face Shape
The primary shapes are heart, round, long, oval, and square. Each of them requires a specific bangs type to make you look better.
| Face Shape | Best Bangs Style |
| Heart | Wispy |
| Round | Thick, Side-Swept |
| Long | Straight-Across Heavy |
| Square | Brow-Grazing |
| Oval | All of the above |
#2: Visual Face Bone Structure
Some women have a more bony or masculine face structure. That is while some might have round, juicy, or a bit chubby structures. Like any other haircut, the goal with bangs is to make your head look more of an oval shape than anything else. So, one affecting factor to choose the best fringe style is how oval or non-oval your face looks.
#3: High or Low Cranial Top
The high cranial top is when the distance between your skull and hairline is equal to your forehead. When your cranial top is high, it means that the ratio between the said parts of your head is 1:1. And that is an ideal proportion for getting bangs. However, you should only go for styles that create a high ratio illusion when it is low. Otherwise, your bangs are not going to look good on you.
