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Easier to adopt than straight bangs, side bangs are suitable for all types of straight, curly or frizzy hair. This hairstyle gives style to any face, like an accessory on an outfit. What length of bangs to choose? How to maintain it? And again, many other questions … Axel, hairdresser at Jean-Marc Joubert answers all our questions to adopt this beauty trend of hairstyle.
Why the bangs on the side at the rating?
We all have in mind the images of the bangs of Brigitte Bardot, Anne Hattaway, Sophie Marceau or the sharp fashionista Alexa Chung. What do they have in common? They have all succumbed to hairstyles version fringe on the side ("side bangs" in English). In view of the many images on Pinterest or Instagram, one can wonder: why such a craze for this hair trend?
" The fringe on the side frames the face of women and allows to give style to the cuts with a few scissors »Answers our expert. The bangs bring a little touch, trendy or rock depending on the style, to hairstyles without modifying the cuts. Compared to the bangs all over the forehead, " there is less chance of being wrong because it is less precise »Says Axel from Jean-Marc Joubert. It emphasizes the look and highlights us. " I noticed in the salon that some women had better hold, head position after having bangs »Says our hairdresser. Also, the bangs hide the signs of fatigue. With it, we more easily accept being photographed. This styling supplement would help us to love our face better and therefore, to walk with our heads held high. So, what if we started to see (capillary) life from the side?
Which side bangs to choose?
It's not enough to just pick a photo with the side bangs version we like. Because, not all hairstyles are possible.
" Hair implantation determines the type of bangs on the side »Indicates our hairdresser. Warning ! The more ears of corn, the more complicated the fringe. " Even if in the salon, the hairdresser manages to create it, the bangs will be very difficult to style at home, which is not the goal »Recalls Axel. Otherwise, we just wicks on one side so as not to upset the ear.
Discover the version of the fringe that suits you:
- With round faces, we prefer fringes with length such as wicks or curtain ones.
- With square faces, straight bangs are not a good idea. They accentuate the angular side of the face. Prefer the fringe on the sides with a more rounded shape and with length. It softens the features and blends into the hairstyle.
- On triangular or oval faces, all fringe ideas are possible: asymmetrical, curtain fringe, "one side" and even short ones.
- With a thin hair, it is necessary to take a lot of hair towards the back in order to give the feeling of a thicker material. The bangs are not tapered to keep them bulk.
- Conversely, on women with thick hair, we take less hair. Otherwise, the bangs may be too voluminous. It can be tapered in order to reduce the mass. In any case, the curls are not a brake on the bangs. There are really pretty side bangs with curls or even notched.
- The big forehead is the ideal configuration. You can dare anything, even the bangs on the short, asymmetrical side. " The irregularity of the asymmetry creates movement and if it fits with our style, it's perfect »Confirms our hairdresser.
- On a small forehead, the bangs may be picked up hence the benefit of curtain bangs. The latter only hides part of the face. By starting it on the top of the head, it gives the illusion of a larger forehead.
To get the hang of it, check out a series of fringe photos seen on Pinterest, or Getty Images.
Care tips for beautiful bangs
You have to style your bangs every morning. The brushing tames flyaways and replaces the bangs. Essential especially if it is asymmetrical. Our hairdresser describes each step to be adopted to discipline your side bangs: " just dampen the hair and then smooth with a round brush while drying with the hair dryer. "
If necessary, fix everything with a styling and moisture-protecting formula. There are different products suitable for all types of hair.
For maintenance, " a cut at least once every 3 weeks or once a month is necessary. Some salons keep slots between two appointments for maintenance cuts »Confirms Axel, our hairdresser.
It is also possible to make the "cut" yourself by following this step by step:
- Wet the hair to smooth the hair and make it easier to cut with scissors.
- Start in the center (the shortest point of the fringe) and use the tip of the scissors (the staking technique).
- The first cut of the scissors is the landmark. Advance gradually without cutting too much (because you may hate yourself if you miss). Keep in mind that the further to the side, the longer the strands.
- Blow dry the hair and check the bangs.
- Make the final adjustments to the cut on dry hair.
Elnett Volume Laque, L'Oréal Paris, € 9.80 for 300ml. Available on loreal-paris.fr
Good ideas to adopt
- " Playing with color brings rhythm "According to Axel. A streaked effect is very nice on her side bangs. It is a way of adding relief or emphasizing this part of the face. With a light reflection or more intense, anything is possible with the highlighted effect. Just match our look.
- For a "home made cut", it is possible to order clips to fix the lock of hair. You just have to cut off what is protruding from the clip. There's even a built-in bubble level to make sure the cut is straight.
Lot of two cutting tools, Miss Pouty, € 7.20. Available on amazon.fr
- Remember to use mattifying products on the forehead if your skin allows it, because under the heat of the fringe, the skin secretes more sebum. Check that the products for the complexion, applied to this area, are non-comedogenic so as not to grease this area.
Ultra Matifying Care Keracnyl, Ducray, € 12.75 for 30ml. Available on easyparapharmacie.com
- For women who are worried that the bangs will not fit them, check out this beauty tip. Several sites offer wig orders that imitate bangs only. This wig is attached with a clip on the hair. We just have to carve it our way. A good way to test your look before going for the cut at the hairdresser or giving yourself bangs for an evening.
Natural hair clip fringe, Elailite, € 11.99. Available on amazon.fr
- If the skin greases the fringe a little, we refresh it with products such as dry shampoo. They save any hairstyle in no time.
Dry shampoo with oat milk, Klorane, € 12.85 for 150ml. Available on 1001pharmacies.com
To read also: And if we adopted the tapered bangs?