With fall fast upon us, we’re slipping out of summer mode and falling back into cooler days. That means no more rocking a top knot by the pool in a bikini, or letting those long balayage locks loose on a casual bike ride. Festival season may be over – but why not switch up your hair along with the changing weather and welcome the fall by experimenting with bangs!
Fringes and Fashion
This season the fringe is making a major comeback. Leaving the summer heat and humidity behind, hair starts to behave better, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to take a risk by upgrading your cut. Think blunt straight bangs paired with a sharp blazer. Or a soft, feathery curtain fringe that peeks just below your toque. The beauty of bangs is just how versatile they are, as they can be styled to suit virtually every hair type. From edgy, natural, tousled, or sleek, bangs can completely revive your style without having to sacrifice any length from your hair, and can easily be pulled back or hidden with accessories like snap hair clips, so reminiscent of the 90’s, and so hot right now!
If polished and sophisticated is your fall mood, ask your stylist for a structured blunt fringe that just meets your brow line. This style is best suited for those with thicker hair and oval or heart shaped faces, as the heaviness of the fringe works to accentuate certain features. Want to flaunt your pout? Let your fringe graze your cheekbones. If it’s all in the eyes, get your bangs cut just above the brow line, and ask for light, textured ends.
Sexy Seventies Vibe
Tousled and wild more your vibe? Then try a sexy curtain fringe, with a cool seventies factor – so perfectly on-trend for fall 2018. Picture soft, layered, eye-level bangs that split in the middle in an inverted “V”- a look perfectly captured by famous French star Brigitte Bardot, with a modern twist! Effortless and versatile, pulling off the curtain bang relies on a cut that takes into account your hair texture and face shape- and knowing how to style them. For longer hair, wrap both sides of your fringe around a circular brush, then use a hair dryer to separate the sections to create a dramatic swoop.
Fringe Maintenance
Just like haircolour, proper bang maintenance requires a visit to the salon once every three to four weeks for that true professional touch. Resist the temptation to cut your bangs yourself, at all costs! Remember that a fringe is the most important part of that new look you love, and that trimming it yourself might risk ruining it.
Styling Tips
When you’re sporting a fringe, here are some styling tips to keep in mind:
-Try layering hairstyling products as, used together, they create the proper finish. Always prep hair with a good hair priming lotion, such as Blowdry Primer from Davines, which provides protection against heat enhancing hair’s natural beauty, while reducing blow-drying time.
-To avoid static and flyaways to a very blunt fringe, while adding superb shine and eliminating any frizz, This Is A Shimmering Mist from Davines is a no-hold spray that delivers a delicate yet superb velvety texture to hair.
-A shot of dry shampoo will keep at bay any greasy and stringy fringe – the worst! Don’t forget to pack a travel size dry shampoo for any long weekend or an out-of-town wedding invitation.
Have no fear, there’s a fringe out there for everyone! Just keep in mind the many factors that come into play (hair type, face shape, maintenance, season), and trust that your hairstylist at Pure will provide you with the very best consultation to explore what’s best for your unique personality and lifestyle. Happy fall!