veiled vixen
Give him your best seductive stare from underneath a fun, flirty fringe. Not only will he be staring at your mesmerizing gaze, but he’s sure to notice your sweeping bang, textured lengths and vibrant ginger haircolor. Before you head out for the evening, rough-dry your hair with your fingers to create texture then flat-iron lengths to finish.
HAIR: ELIZABETH STENSTROM/L SALON & COLOR GROUP, SAN MATEO, CA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
full-on fringe
Channel your inner Rachel Berry and try a lengthy bang that’s full on fabulous! A longer fringe beautifully complements longer lengths, which have been layered and flat-ironed for a feathery effect. The fringe is styled nice and sleek with the help of a flat iron, and a touch of hairspray brings the entire look together.
HAIR: ELIZABETH STENSTROM/L SALON & COLOR GROUP, SAN MATEO, CA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
playful pixie
You can’t be tamed and neither can your rocker vibe! Show your true colors by wearing a piecey pixie that features a white-hot platinum hue, lots of layering and a unique fringe. Blow-dry hair while tousling strands with your fingers, then flat-iron lengths to show off the precision-cut layers (and bangs)!
HAIR: ELIZABETH STENSTROM/L SALON & COLOR GROUP, SAN MATEO, CA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
celebrity style
NORAH JONES has us hooked on her smooth sounds and soothing lyrics, but the singer’s flirty fringe is really getting our attention these days! Wearing a chic bob, Norah opts for a petite, side swept bang that barely kisses the eyebrows as it’s brushed to one side. Style with a hint of texture, the rest of her hair looks amazing thanks to round-brushing with a blow-dryer and finishing off the look with a few passes of a flat iron to shape and curl random sections.
PHOTO: COURTESY CAPITOL RECORDS.
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How do i make my hair longer?
I need to know how should i tell my hairstylist that i want a haircut like Katy Perry’s black hair on the video the one that got away??
I want a hair makeover!!!!! I have had the same hairstyle for 15 yrs.
Straight, long, bangs are alittle past my chin. I want something different. I would like bangs, But I would like to keep my hair a little long, You know just enough to put it in a ponytail. Cause Im a stay at home mom/soccer mom. And I dont have a regular salon. Help Help. Any info would be great.
Hi, Amanda!
We think you’ll find plenty of style inspiration in our special 33rd Anniversary issue—on stands now! Take a look at the feature “How To Get Great Looking Hair” for some tips and tricks from pros like Thomas Dunkin (stylist to Demi Moore and Claire Danes) and Wendy Iles (stylist to Eva Longoria and Salma Hayek)!
I have medium length bangs (reaching the tip of my nose) but have a high forehead. What is the best way for me to wear my bangs? I need a new look.
Hi, Melanie!
Check out the August 2011 issue (the one with Katy Perry on the cover!). There are a lot of styles featuring all types of bangs—sideswept, blunt-cut, wispy. We think you’ll find great style inspiration in the magazine!
Hi, i have an oval shaped face and thick wavy brown hair. I’ve finally convinced my mom to let me get bangs but im not sure which “style” to choose. Any Advice?
Hi, Storey!
Check out the latest issue of Sophisticate’s (which features hundreds of styles!) and page through to find a few looks you like. Those with an oval-shaped face can wear pretty much any style like full-on fringe, sweeping side bangs and blunt-cut wisps. You’ll see them all in Sophisticate’s. Keep in mind, the key to wearing your best bangs is to keep them proportionate to the length of your haircut.
I have short bangs. I want to get them out of my face. Can you give me ideas on how to make them look cool when they are up?
Hi, Kendra!
How short are your bangs? If you have enough length, try pinning them back with a couple of bobby pins or wearing a chic headband. The trick is that accessories can hold your hair in place and look fashionable at the same time!