Oval face shapes can get away [...]]]> After reading several fashion magazines big September issue, I spied a few hair trends coming this fall. One of the looks that was in ALL of the magazines was bangs. Blunt, wispy, side-swept—I’m here to help you find the bang that fits your face shape.

Oval face shapes

Oval face shapes can get away with just about any bang look, but the type of bang should be chosen with an eye for hair type, texture, length and condition. Try the broad, blunt bangs that’s been seen rockin’ the runways for fall.

Round face shapes

Round face shapes tend to look better with long, softly layered or feathered bangs, (check with your stylist if your hair texture, type and condition can support feathering) which gently hug the cheeks areas to minimize round cheeks.  When skillfully constructed, bangs can add beautiful contour to round faces.  Great bangs can instantly chisel into the cheekbones and help them pop.

Long face shapes

Blunt, brow-hugging bangs that softly drape over the forehead will help to give the impression of a more oval-shaped face.  The oval look can be strengthened by opting for long or graduated layers that softly caress the sides of the face. Also try side-swept bangs which break up the length of the face.

Square face shapes

Consider side-swept bangs that gently curve or taper inwards towards the jaw to soften pronounced square facial lines.  When well cut, side-swept bangs can also help soften all the angles of the face.

Heart face shapes

Depending on the ultimate goal, bangs can be selected to either minimize the general wideness of the heart shaped face or help to balance the generally prominent chin.  A side-swept, feathered, or texturized bang can also be another great option. A heart shaped face can also usually carry off full bangs cut straight across the face.  Long or short, full bangs can look really great on a heart shaped face.

Bangs are a high fashion way to update your look. So whatever your face shape, don’t be afraid to try bangs this fall. The biggest fashion magazine in the world, Vogue, had Halle Berry on its coveted September issue. And what hairstyle was she wearing, ladies? You guessed it, bangs!

Bangs are a high fashion way to update your look. So whatever your face shape, don’t be afraid to try bangs this fall. Too much of a scaredy-cat to cut your hair? Ask your stylist for clip-in bangs. They’re a great option if you’re too nervous to cut your own hair, and they give you the freedom to try a new look without the commitment. Click here and here for two great sites to order your own!

(It looks like I’m wearing a blanket for a shirt, but it’s actually a really cool dress. I’m tall and [...]]]> I’ve talked about how much I’ve wanted to rock bangs. I wore bangs for most of the month of December. Here’s a picture of me, before the hubby and I went out to dinner:

(It looks like I’m wearing a blanket for a shirt, but it’s actually a really cool dress. I’m tall and the dress would have been scandalous if I’d worn it alone so I added tight black pants under the dress. Made a really nice ensemble).

I don’t look too bad with bangs.

My hair is different now. I’m getting ready to revamp my website for my next book, Unbeweavable, so I chose a style that I wouldn’t get tired of looking at through the year.

So all you scaredy cats out there—don’t be afraid to try something new! Sometimes it will work and sometimes it won’t, but at least you will get used to looking at something different in the mirror. Changing your hair is the easiest way to a) look younger, b) feel revived and renewed, and c) update your look. If you don’t have money to change your wardrobe, then change your hair. You can leave the house dressed in a white T-shirt and a pair of jeans—partner that with a glamorous head of hair—and you will turn heads. (The same can’t be said for wearing a designer dress and walking around like Buckwheat by the head.)

Start the new year with a new hairstyle and a new you will slowly unfold.

Have a great weekend!