13 Types of Bangs For Every Face Shape

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Classic bangs are trimmed straight across and blow-dried ultra smooth, and a protective lotion, like ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In, is essential for achieving this frizz-free look. But there's a secret weapon – Shinefinity Color Glaze – making this particular cut extra radiant, with the cool shade 09/13 lending a reflective sheen to brunette lengths. It's a blonde hue, but veiled over dark tresses, it dials up luminosity on even dark hair. If you're trying the look for yourself, ask your hairdresser for Shinefinity to banish dullness in the space of a lunch break.

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Curly hair and soft, shaggy bangs are a match made in salon heaven. Adding extra shape to chin-length cuts, they give that natural texture the spotlight by flawlessly framing the face. Anyone with curly hair can rock this look – it's all in how blunt you trim the front layers. Go straight across to add width to oval face shapes, or gently taper the sides to give the illusion of sharper cheekbones. Then, get curls popping with EIMI Curl Shaper, a 72-hour curl-defining cream gel that defines each and every ringlet. Gently scrunch into clean, damp hair, then dry with a diffuser. 

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No shag haircut is complete without bangs. So, if you want this retro look, get ready to embrace choppy layers through the face frame, as well as the rest of the hair. Bottleneck bangs go best with this look, meaning they're shorter in the middle and longer at the sides. Then all you need is a texturizing spray – and few get that piece-y, chunky, full-bodied finish quite like EIMI Sugar Lift. Spray, scrunch and manipulate for lift, shine and grippy texture. You can use it on damp hair to prep for a blow-dry, or mist into dry lengths to refresh and re-energize those layers.

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With a cool ' 70s vibe, the curtain fringe is a summer staple. Add sun-kissed skin and honey highlights, and you've got that Farrah Fawcett, Stevie Nicks, Jane Birkin energy. It's a type of bangs that goes with all hairstyles, from tousled waves to low-slung ponies. So, while it might be the trendiest haircut around right now, we don't see it going out of style anytime soon. Plus, it works for everyone – especially those with round and square face shapes, who will love it for its cheekbone-popping effect. Want to lengthen your features? Trim those curtain bangs a little bit shorter so they lightly skim the lashes.  

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Once trending, now a staple, bottleneck bangs are one of our favourite summer styles. Teamed with bronde (brown-blonde) highlights and a tousled finish, they add dimension to straight hair or wavy hair in need of extra body. They're short in the center and longer in the sides, framing the eyes and the face beautifully. Simply style with a salt spray, like EIMI Ocean Spritz, for added texture and movement that screams surfer chic.

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If seamless styling is your vibe, feathery bangs are a must-try. They rely on lots of layers and tapered cutting, so that the fringe section gradually blends in with the face frame. Here, the center appears blunt, while the longer sides segue into tumbling waves. A great styling option for thick hair, you can razor cut the front to reduce weight and density – instantly. Then, loosely wrap sections of hair around a wide-barrelled curling iron to create loose curves. Gently brush out, and finish with a misting of hairspray, like EIMI Flexible Finish.   

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You don't have to wait for hair to grow out to achieve effortless grown-out bangs. By trimming bangs just below the eyes, you get this 'model off-duty' look in seconds flat. To make them ultra-manageable, ready for sweeping, blow-dry with a round brush to boost body. EIMI Extra Volume Mousse helps you lift locks right at the root, then curve under for a smooth, glossy look. Plus, it protects hair from drying out during heat styling, so you can style on the regular. Point the hairdryer nozzle down the hair shaft as you go, helping the cuticle lie flat for a sleeker finish.