| Bangs: Layered Bangs |
| Karen Marie Shelton/Dedicated To FFOS |
| Date: 12/12/07 |
Introduction
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Elisha
Cuthbert
2007 GQ Men Of The Year
Celebration
12-05-07 |
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Layered bangs, when cut correctly, can be some of the most
versatile bang styles to select from.
As a big fan of bangs (I have been wearing them all my life), I
find layered bangs easy to tousle, straighten, wear messy or sleekly
finished.
Of course like everything else in the Bang Hair Universe, some
bangs work well for some hair types but not so well for others.
Layered bangs usually work best for people with naturally straight
hair. They are best when crafted on hair that is medium to
thick. Hair that is too thin or baby fine may turn out looking
wispy.
Although thick hair can work nicely when cut into layered bangs,
if the base of the bangs are cut too far back toward the crown, the
bangs may be too heavy to hold a good layered shape.
With layered bangs the lowest layer would be likely be blunt cut
across the forehead with a series of ever shorter layers cut from
the base layer up. However, it is important to avoid cutting
too many or too short of layers or else the bangs will not lay
properly and there will be too short strands that may stick up from
the top layer.
If the base layer is too long, there is a danger or the ends
flipping up and forward. Creating layered bangs are more
complex than bangs cut straight across.
When layered bangs are created, it is advised that shear
scissors are used instead of a razor. This is because a razor
will leave the ends choppy and there may be breakage associated with
the ends due to the sharpness of the razor.
Layered Bangs With Panache
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Elisha
Cuthbert
2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards
05-20-07 |
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert is a great role
model for layered bangs. The beautiful blonde star
has worn her hair in bangs off and on throughout her
entire career.
In December of 2007at the GQ Men Of The Year
Celebration Elisha went with a very short chop cut framed by layered
bangs. It was a stunning look for Elisha who has a face that
combines square jaws and a tapered jaw with a classic dimple.
Elisha's GQ style featured face-framing bang pieces
stacked in soft layers. Her December 2007 layered bangs were
an abridged version of the style she wore to the 2007 Taurus World
Stunt Awards in May of 2007. Elisha knows how to wear her
layered bangs with panache.
In May she combined her slightly longer layered
bangs with a skinny headband which instantly added volume a few
inches behind the base of her bangs. She tucked the longer
sides behind her ease which gave her a very sophisticated look.
Even though Elisha has gone through periods of time
with no bangs, when she opts to wear them they are always some form
of layered bangs which are usually tousled and directed to one side
I had the great fortune to interview the lovely and
talented Bai Ling after one of her famous haircuts. I caught
her as she was getting ready to fly to the Orient to star in a film.
After chatting with the charming star I can just
imagine her delight at adding the unique hair color to offset her
famous straight bangs.
Besides her cherry red panels of hair, Bai Ling has
been known to offset her straight bangs with a wide range of twists.
Straight bangs are typically cut to hang slightly past the
eyebrow by anywhere from 1/8 to 1/4th inch.
Although some hair and beauty experts recommend that only some
types of face shapes should wear the straight across bang style, other
experts believe that every face shape can benefit from the look.
The reality? The straight across bang will draw attention to the
eyes, nose and cheeks. The straight across bang is best for
thinner faces and to help minimize wide foreheads but is considered
less ideal for round or square face shapes.
Types
Of Hair Compatible With Layered Bangs
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Cuthbert
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Layered bangs can be stunning
when combined with any type of hair length from super short to super
long and somewhere in-between.
Straight bangs do work best on hair that is naturally straight
due to the fact that tresses with any type of bend, wavy or curl
will be much more difficult to style.
When hair is naturally curly or wavy, there can be a lot more
challenges to wearing bangs of any type but definitely straight
bangs pose the largest problem.
How do people with naturally curly hair achieve layered
bangs?
There are a number of methods employed by naturally curly haired
people although they can be quite time consuming and have as many
disadvantages as advantages.
Curly haired people can achieve layered bangs by taking the
following action:
1. Blow drying hair straight using straightening balms
and/or a combination of straightening balms and anti-defrisants
coupled with a good straight brush and/or flat iron.
2. Apply a relaxer to just the bang area to keep the forehead
hair straighter. Keep in mind that a relaxer may not
completely straighten the curliest of bang hair but it will help
relax it so that it is easier to style straight. The
disadvantage to relaxing just the bangs versus the entire head of
curly hair is that it may cause the rest of the hair to look out of
proportion. There is also the challenge of root hair growing
in curly.
3. Have the bang hair chemically straightened which will
guarantee straight bangs. Keep in mind that chemically
straightened bangs may still need to be blow dried straight to avoid
any curves or waves. Also, there are the issues of curly root
growth and the fact that the rest of the hair may look unbalanced
due to the extreme difference in textures consisting of stick
straight bangs attached to naturally curly hair.
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Bai Ling
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Note: For more tips on achieving
straight bangs read Bangs - The Straight Scoop.
Before you take any steps to relax or straighten your
hair be sure to do extensive research since either
method can provide long term hair challenges.
Straight across bangs like Bai Ling's may not look as dramatic
when created on hair which is naturally thin, wispy or baby fine.
Straight bangs also appear more stunning when worn on tresses that
are darker, since they reflect light. They also look best when
the tresses are shiny, either from being super healthy or from the
assistance of shine serums, sprays or similar.
Another option to achieve full, thick straight across bangs is
to have tiny human hair extensions applied to just the bang area.
Yes, this has been done. Another option is clip-in bangs which
are less viable in most cases because they look unnatural and may
create the dreaded 60s mall bang look.
To be considered classic, straight bangs must be cut straight
across from side to side. Some people like Bai Ling prefer to
mix it up a bit so they opt to have their straight bangs cut in a
way that the bangs angle down from the end of the eyebrows down
towards the ears to create a more triangular effect. This is a
departure from classic straight bangs.
Highlighted Layered Bangs
If the goal of straight bangs is to punch up the
eyes, carefully applied ribbons of highlights and
lowlights intertwined throughout the bangs can have a
spectacular effect.
If the highlights and/or lowlights are added to thin, fine hair
worn in straight bangs, there is an added benefit of instant
plumpness and volume. Layered Bang Styling Options
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Long eyebrow skimming bangs can be styled so that they are worn
down in a straight or jagged line extending across the forehead.
Or, sometimes eyebrow skimming bangs are worn swept to one side
with the bulk of the bangs draped over one eye Veronica Lake style.
Straight bangs can be worn without any type of adornment or they
can be partnered with a wide range of hair accessories.
Headbands are an ideal hair accessories since they can be worn a
few inches back from the bangs with actually maximize the beauty of
the straight bangs. Experiment with ultra thin or super wide
headbands to create a wide range of different looks.
Another great accessory for straight across bangs are thin
clip-in bangs in a variety of different clues. The side hair
can also be adorned with jeweled bobbies or sassy sleeper clips.
Summary
Layered bangs has been around since
before the days of the famous flappers. The straight bang was
adopted by Louise Brooks who wore the hair with her famous short
bob.
Famed actress, model and star Bai Ling is known for her never
ending array of gorgeous and classic straight bangs.
Do layered bangs look good on everyone? Although everyone
should wear their hair exactly as they please, straight bangs need
to be selected on a case by case basis. |