Chat do Jane Birkin, Brigette Bardot, Anna Wintour and, recently, Nicole Kidman have in common? The fringe. Long or short, straight or slim, very short or full, a thousand and more models that adapt to practically all faces. You just need to know how to choose your own.
Fringe, who is fine with it
Let’s start with a great truth. Fringe looks good on (almost) everyone. The problem is choosing the right model which must enhance the face. Very trendy this autumn – although perhaps it has never really gone out of fashion – this autumn’s “cult” model skims the eyebrows and is full. Available in many cuts, from bobs to lobs but also long ones, it can be worn perfectly combed or not, for a vaguely Parisian allure.
Who is fine with straight bangs and who is fine with a long one
Let’s start with the most classic, the straight bangs. To be clear, it is the Jane Birkin model, it is no coincidence that it is often called Birkin Bang. It can be long like that of the French actress, at eyebrow level, or slightly shorter, it is “straight”. Cut cleanly and precisely, it is ideal if you have a rectangular face.
The bangs on Luisa Ranieri, Nicole Kidman, Dakota Johnson (Getty Images)
The parade model is a passepartout for all, or almost all. Its strong point? It softens protruding cheekbones and faces that are too angular, but it is perfect even if the face is long or round, because it creates movement and gives the illusion that it is more oval. It is also ideal for those who have already tried long bangs and prefer something less demanding.
Curtain or side models, the most portable
The drop-down and side models are the most easily manageable. AND versatile because they flatter all features: to angular faces they give softness, to round faces, verticality and “extremity”. Examples? Brigitte Bardot’s fringe, the most famous, but also that of Luisa Ranieri or Dakota Johnson, who has always loved bangs.
Easy too side bangs, hybrid between bangs and tuft. Versatile, easy to maintainslims or accentuates the face depending on the styling. Therefore perfect for the most undecided. The most famous models? Cameron Diaz’s in Everyone is crazy about Marybut also by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
Long, with a Seventies flavor
There long fringe It has a Seventies flavor: it tends to touch the eyes and is very full. It is not suitable for everyone. First because it requires thick hair to have sufficient fullness; secondly because it is complex to maintain even in everyday life. If you have the right characteristics, however, this is the fringe par excellence.
Short bangs, the most complicated
It’s definitely the most complicated to show off, yesbecause it doesn’t suit everyone, it needs to be maintained. Also called baby bang, it was made famous by Audrey Hepburn between the 1950s and 1960s, and its main characteristic is its length, or rather its “shortness”. This model reaches mid-forehead at most. It’s inevitable, it doesn’t suit everyone.
In fact, he donates to a few people who have an oval or slightly elongated face. Avoid if you have a round or square face. Of great personality, it requires a good dose of maintenance and precision. Which translates into very frequent hairdresser appointments.
And the curly bangs?
In case of a wavy texture, just choose the right, tailor-made model. NoIt does not require extreme precision, on the contrary, the naturalness and structure of the hedgehog itself stands out and daily maintenance is very easy. Who is okay with it? To all, from round faces to oval ones to square faces.