How To Choose The Best Bang Shape For Your Face
Everyone has a unique relationship with bangs. Perhaps you’ve been wearing bangs so long that you forgot what your forehead looks like. Or maybe you can recount the one (and only) time you decided to give yourself an at-home face-framing cut, only to rue the day bangs were ever invented. The point is, bangs are divisive as they have the reputation of being the hairstyle that, unless you have particular features, looks clunky and remains awkward until you finally grow them out.
Here at Majesty’s Pleasure, we love a good bang (meow)—and it’s not because we have the “faces” or “hair texture” for the cut. It’s because bangs come in all different shapes and sizes, with each one working overtime to add movement, volume, and structure to all hair types and face shapes.
If you’ve always been afraid of getting bangs, know that there are so many options other than a blunt bang to choose from. Ahead, the best bang shapes and styles for your face shape.
ROUND FACE SHAPE
If you have a round face shape, you’ll want to add angles and create the illusion of length. You can do this by opting for long side-swept Aaliyah bangs that graze the cheekbones. If you need something a bit less sleek, long curtain bangs can do the trick, too—just make sure to avoid bangs that are too blunt or straight across since they can add a shocking contrast to your face’s natural roundness.
SQUARE FACE SHAPE
Since square face shapes tend to naturally be super angular, you’ll want to go for fluffy bangs that add dimension. Matilda Djerf basically started the butterfly bang trend, which calls for flippy fringe that frames the forehead. Just remember to allow a bit of your forehead to peer through the center part—this’ll create the illusion of less angles.
HEART-SHAPE FACE
Heart-shaped faces don’t exactly resemble a heart, but they come pretty close. This face shape is classified with a broader forehead and a narrower chin—just think of literally any Tim Burton character (in a good way). Birkin bangs add balance by narrowing out the forehead and sloping downward, which draws more attention to the lower half of the face. Plus, they offer a chic French vibe circa the ‘60s, which is always welcome.
OVAL FACE SHAPE
OK, so we are not advocating the existence of a “perfect face shape,” because, honestly, all face shapes are beautiful in their own right. Oval faces, however, are known for being pretty symmetrical, meaning you can truly opt for any bang style. You can have fun with a feathery micro bang, or go for some tried-and-true wispy fringe.
OBLONG FACE SHAPE
When bang shopping, you’ll want to look for something that can both add width to the forehead and balance the face’s length in one fell swoop. Full, blunt bangs are typically great for this, but if you want to add a bit of grit, you can opt for full shaggy bangs.