Do you have oily skin or hair? Do you want curly bangs or will you have time to dry them? Know what questions you need to ask before cutting your bangs.
Bangs are super popular and, without a doubt, are the favorite of celebrities when it comes to changing their look. But, if you decide to cut a fringe, you will probably face some dilemmas before actually using scissors. And, to tell the truth, after facing it too.
This is because, despite rejuvenating and modernizing some cuts, not everyone adapts to the look that bangs create. There are face shapes, for example, that look more beautiful and valued without this fashionista detail, as you will see throughout this post.
Not to mention that bangs can sometimes be quite laborious. Unless you have very straight hair, or you want to keep your bangs curly, it is possible that the hairdryer is an accessory that is often used in your daily life to keep it as desired.
Because of these and other dilemmas that people face when they want to have bangs, we have listed below some questions that can help in making this decision. Answer the questions about yourself and your lifestyle honestly and, in the end, we are sure we will help you reach a definitive answer on the subject.
10 things to ask yourself before cutting your bangs:
1. If you’ve had bangs before: did I like them?
If you’ve already used it and liked it, you’ll probably like it now. But, if you haven’t adapted, is it worth taking the same risk?
In this case, it’s a good idea to also take into account the phase in which you wore bangs and whether you liked them or not. For example, using the cut in childhood and in adulthood are completely different situations.
2. If you liked it: why did I grow my bangs?
Think carefully before giving this answer. If it’s because your hair is too thin, or oily, or because you thought it was too much work, or that it required too many visits to the salon, or too much dry shampoo, rethink your decision.
3. What changed in your life that influenced your decision?
If you liked the look and grew your bangs to please someone back then, don’t deprive yourself now. If you received a lot of criticism and feel more confident now, it’s also a great reason to get your much-desired bangs.
4. Does your face shape suit bangs?
If your face is oval or long, bangs will definitely look good. Now, if your face is round or short, it’s best to try another cut. In this other article here (click here) you can better understand how this relationship between face shape and bangs works.
Now, other “rules”: if you place your hand on your forehead and four fingers fit, you can choose whether or not you prefer to wear a fringe. If only three fingers fit, don’t risk it.
Now, if more than four fingers fit, the ideal is to invest in bangs to make your face more harmonious.
5. Do you have oily skin and/or hair?
If this is your case, you better rethink the decision. Oily hair tends to stick together and lose movement very easily, leaving an unpleasant effect on the bangs.
Oily skin also doesn’t favor cutting, as it can cause the same problem or make it worse.
6. Is it possible to wear bangs in the summer?
Of course it is, “my friend”! If it’s the rounded type, then it looks wonderful with a ponytail. Likewise, the straight fringe, in addition to being classic and timeless, makes you look super fresh and stylish.
7. Is it hard work to have bangs?
If your hair is straight or slightly wavy, it probably won’t take much work. You’ll only have to worry about drying it when you want it to look neater, when you’re going out, for example.
Tip: a jet of air from the dryer downwards, to the left and to the right will be enough. Otherwise, if you don’t want curly bangs, you’ll definitely need to take some time to take care of them.
8. What type of bangs are in style?
The most used for now are the slightly shorter ones, which allow the eyebrow to be visible. But remember, to maintain the style, you need to do a touch-up every 15 or 20 days.
And you can’t be lazy, okay? It’s not worth doing touch-ups at home, or cutting your bangs shorter (if it’s not the style you want) just to make them last longer.
9. How long will it take for your bangs to grow?
This can vary greatly from person to person. But, on average, after two or three months you can throw it to the side and use it mixed with the rest of your hair, if it is layered.
If it’s your first time trying bangs, or if you’re afraid of regretting it, opt for a fringe with a small amount of hair. For those who don’t know, this style is called fake bangs. It looks beautiful and is much easier to disguise or change the look if you don’t adapt.
10. Can you do a test before jumping into the scissors?
A simple way to know whether or not you will like your bangs is to use an extension. Many celebrities have already used this trick, which we already talked about in this other article here.
Check out beautiful fringe models to inspire you:
So, reader, do we help you make a decision? We hope so!
Now, speaking of changing your look, you also need to check out some examples that didn’t work out: The before and after of celebrities’ hair.
