French cut
3 hairstyles that French women love now
Jeanne Damas with French bangs
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Classic, elegant and with a twist: these three hairstyles are absolutely trendy among French women – for good reason.
French Cut: 1. The blunt bangs
It’s not too short and not too long. It falls slightly over the cheekbones on the outside and rises to a small curve above the eyebrows, forming a charming curve. The cut is not flowing, but rather cheeky. The key word is blunt, because the individual ends are cut straight. This not only looks light and loose, but is also easy to style. Tip: Very fine highlights give the strands even more dimension.
2. The cool blunt cut
While the classic French bob is usually cut shorter than chin length and comes with the accompanying bangs, things look different with the new short haircuts. They have to be blunt and just float over the shoulders. Instead of being feathered, this haircut is cut straight to the same length. This looks particularly edgy – and makes every look a style à la Fashionista, just because of the cut.
3. The exciting French step cut
Admittedly, not everyone wants to wear it, but it is a real eye-catcher – and suits those who dare. The reason for this: a built-in, steep step. While medium, long bangs are worn in the middle parting and appear almost conventional, another layer is installed at chin level. Exciting: without any transition. “Emily in Paris” star Lily Collins shows how it’s done: narrow strands have been shortened and gracefully frame her face. If you don’t like the additional step, you can simply clip it behind your ear. En vogue!