Spring 2012 Trendspotting: The Loose Side Swoop


Updated 03/21/12 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Side Swoop Trend on the Spring 2012 Runway

The Spring 2012 runway saw a lot of loose side swoops, and with good reason. Pinning the front of your hair close to the ear gives the illusion of a side bang, making it an especially useful technique for women who don't want to commit to cutting their hair. We saw this trend in the Spring collections of Blumarine, Richard Chai Love, Jill Stuart, and others, so click through and take a look at Read more

Which Fringe Is Most Fabulous on Rooney Mara?


Updated 01/06/12 9:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Rooney Mara's Bangs: Which Style Is Your Favorite?

Rooney Mara famously colored her hair black and got baby bangs for her role as Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. But even though the film has long wrapped, she has continued to sport an edgy coiffure, complete with severe, blunt bangs. While Rooney has consistently been wearing her hair back while making the promotional rounds for the flick, it's her famous fringe that she Read more

Which Star Should Keep Her Brand-New Bangs?


Updated 12/05/11 9:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Wispy Bang Trend: Which Look Is Your Favorite?

Celebrities may be lopping several inches of their hair off to get the trendy tousled bob, but it seems they're also taking those shears to their bangs. In this past week alone, three stars have debuted brand-new fringe: Alexa Chung, Taylor Swift, and Rachel Weisz. It's interesting to note that all opted for wispy versions of the style (bye-bye blunt?), but if you had to choose, which one looks Read more

5 Ways to Wear the Blunt Bang Trend


Updated 11/02/11 9:36 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Wear Blunt Bangs

Back in the '80s, there were claw bangs and, in the '90s, it seemed like everyone had baby bangs. And these days, it seems to be all about another kind of dramatic fringe: the blunt bang. Just because you go for a straight-across style doesn't mean you don't have other ways-to-wear-it options. Here are five stars proving that blunt bangs really do have an edge — more than just literally. Read more

Fringe Benefits: The Most Flattering Bangs For Your Face Shape


Updated 08/31/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose Bangs For Your Face Shape

When it comes to haircuts, one of the main goals is to choose a style that complements your bone structure, and when it comes to bangs, a similar approach rings true. "There are so many styles of bangs: short, over the eyebrows; long under the eyebrows; blunt; layered; tapered around the face; and asymmetric," explains Lavette Slater, The View's key hairstylist. But if you have a small forehead, Read more

Trend Alert: '70s-Style, Bowl-Cut Bangs


Updated 08/28/11 2:00 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Heavy, Bowl Cut Bangs Trend For Fall 2011

A few years back, it seemed that bowl haircuts were about to make a comeback. And while the trend never seemed to take off, perhaps bowl cut-style bangs are the next best thing. Recently, Three's Company, Chrissy Snow-type fringe has been seen on the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Mena Suvari. Shorter and straight in middle and longer on the ends, call the look a blunt Read more

A Truly Painless Way to Grow Out Your Bangs


Updated 08/20/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Grow Out Your Bangs

If you've ever tried to grow out your bangs (or your hairstyle for that matter), then you'll know it can truly be a pain. But there's an easier way to get through the long, often awkward process. "To grow out fringe, work with your stylist to thin it out," explains Jen McGann, the director of cosmetology at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. "Really texturize it and take some of the perimeter Read more

Pretty Barrettes and Bands to Wear While Growing Out Your Bangs


Updated 07/16/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hair Accessories For Growing Out Bangs

When you're growing out your bangs, it's tempting to just pin them back and call it a day; but, there are many more stylish ways to curb your frustration. Slide in a jeweled barrette, layer some thin headbands, or pull your hair back with a summery turban or printed scarf. Now that you have a few easy new styles to wear during the waiting period, check out these pretty, fun hair accessories to Read more

5 Easy Hairstyles For When Your Bangs Are in Limbo


Updated 07/07/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Hairstyle Ideas For Growing Out Bangs 2011-07-07 06:00:00

Just because you're waiting for your bangs to grow out, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice looking cute while doing it. All you need is a brush, some bobby pins, a little hair spray, and a lot of patience. You can't will your hair to grow out, but you can click through to see five fresh hairstyle ideas to try during the waiting period. Source: Greg Kessler Read more

On the Fringe: 10 Different Ways to Wear Bangs


Updated 03/15/11 10:36 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

10 Different Ways to Wear Bangs 2011-03-14 12:40:00

Whether your hair is short or long or somewhere in between, bangs are the perfect way to add a chic element to your overall look. (And if you don't want to make the commitment, there's always the convenience of clip-on fringe.) Whatever the case may be for you, here are 10 different stars wearing a variety of banging looks. Which ones inspire you most? Read more