The start of a new year is the perfect time to try out a new hairstyle, and probably the easiest way to switch up your look is to opt for bangs. There is a fringe for every face, regardless of shape or hair type–discover five versions to try in 2024.
Curtain bangs
Curtain bangs are a good option not just because they are relatively long and so grow out quickly, but also because they flatter every face, regardless of shape. Different parts of the face can be accentuated, depending on where the ends fall. Those that extend to the corners of your mouth, as seen on actor Priyanka Chopra, will draw focus to the lips. Cheekbones are emphasized when the bangs reach the tip of the nose (see Emily Ratajkowski).
“Curtain bangs act as a frame for the face,” explains hairstylist Maximilian Meyer. According to Meyer, curtain bangs work best in normal to full hair that has a slight wave. If it’s too straight or fine, he says, it may not have the necessary bounce to pull the look off. His top styling tip is to use a round brush when blow drying.
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Wispy bangs
The Y2K revival continues, so it’s no surprise that trending hairstyles from the early noughties are once again making their presence felt. One look that is currently popular with stars such as Nina Dobrev and Suki Waterhouse? Wispy bangs that fall loosely over the face and let your forehead peek through. The advantage of these bangs is that, as with curtain bangs, it is easy to let them grow out if you want to try another look.
Be aware, however, that ultra-fine bangs can quickly become greasy. To prevent this from happening, spray some dry shampoo onto your hair immediately after washing. The familiar phrase that “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” is true in this case. Wispy bangs help to soften faces that are particularly angular and striking. “This look is suitable for almost any texture of hair,” says Meyer.
