The Right Bangs for Every Face Shape
Question: Which bangs best flatter each face shape? Answer: Say what you will about winter and its not-so-great effects on your skin, there's one thing the season is great for: bangs. No humidity, no sweat, no ruining your hair after jumping in the pool—and they'll grow out by summer if you're sick of them. Plus, don't we all want to start off the new year with a transformative look? Here, a quick guide to choosing the right fringe for your face. Emma Stone's round shape is complemented by a side part and heavy bangs. Photo: Getty Images If you have a round face: "Straight, blunt bangs are a big no for round faces—they accentuate fullness and shortness," says Jerome Lordet of Pierre Michel Salon in NYC. Instead, opt for thick (never wispy—they add even more softness), side-swept bangs that are cut or razored at a strong angle from short to long to create definition. Alexa Chung's signature bangs parted down the center. Photo: Getty...