Bangs...the New SEXY!

Bangs...we love them, then we hate them. Sexy or not sexy? I say SEXY! Fashion trends come and go. Bangs are in one year and out the next. There is something about change in style that allows us the freedom to let our hair grow out and then to cut it off. Good fashion is sexy. Style is SEXY! How you look says a lot about who you are, so be on your best behavior. Whether it be for your business profession or your personal attire, look your best always. Find the look that suits you best. Change is good. If you are stuck in a time warp and you have had the same hairstyle for 10+ years or more, chances are you are looking frumpy, make the change.

 If you are a friend and your BFF is the gal I am describing...do them a BIG favor and help them! It's time for intervention and a makeover. Make it all about having a special 'girls day.' Not only will they thank you but they will look and feel so much better. How we look has a lot to do with how confident we are inside and out. Change your 'do' and buy some sexy lingerie while you're at it. Shop www.SimplyDeliciousLingerie.com foe luxury lingerie, bridal lingerie, wedding day lingerie, and plus size lingerie. Fantasy costumes, teddies, babydolls, chemises, garter sets, sexy matching sets. We have it all. Just think how happy your partner, mate, lover, spouse will be when you come home with a new hairstyle and super sexy lingerie?!!

Sooo, what do you do with your bangs? Many women cut their bangs and then hate them...Hey, the good news is that hair grows! Growing your bangs out doesn’t have to be a fashion or beauty nightmare. Although the process seems to take forever and the look is not always great, there are ways to keep some sense of fashion during this awkward time. Bangs can make your face look smaller and mask a high or narrow forehead. They look good on straight hair but can be more of a challenge for curly hair. 

It all starts with getting the right cut. Don’t try to cut your bangs yourself...unless you are a hairdresser like I am, then it's OK. Yes ladies, I am not only a single mother, a family gal, a business woman...I am also a licensed cosmetologist. I am the jack of all trades. Seek professional help if you desire a new hairstyle. You would be surprised, and horrified, at the number of home jobs gone bad. It’s much better to go to a professional and have them trim them just above your eyebrows. This is neither too short nor too long. Don’t cut them too short. Big, thick, chunky bangs will not be a plus in the beauty department. Also go back for regular trims to keep them your bangs from looking straggly. 

The styling options are endless when trying to grow your bangs out. One day you can use a hair gel to try to get your bangs to blend in with your other hair. Another day, try out the fashionable hair clips on the market. There are all varieties and colors to choose from such as butterflies, ladybugs, or if that’s not your style, use old fashioned bobby pins. Whatever your style, there’s a hair accessory to fit your personality. I had long lair for the longest time. I went from past the shoulder length to the 'Bob' cut and I love short hair now! I do miss ponytails, but like anything else I can go back to longer hair anytime. A great suggestion might be pulling your bangs back with a headband. Bangs can be a fountain of youth and make many women look younger. Having bangs means having more options. Play around with accessories and styling products to find the look that’s right for you.

Try French-braiding one side of your hair, tuck in your feathers or braids, or wear headbands. Slick back your bangs with gel or pomade to bring focus to your face and keep the attention away from your awkward bangs. Once your bangs grow out, you can have them shaped into a chunky fringe that tapers down your temples. Maybe try going to bed with damp hair to see what materializes when you wake up.

Bangs can change your look subtly or dramatically. Bangs can be youthful, flirtatious, casual or sexy. The impact of one’s bangs is dependent upon the cut and the length of them. Bangs can be short, long or mini. They can be layered, precise or wispy. Many combinations are possible between these cut and length options. 

 Bangs are typically associated with youthful girls. We’re all familiar with the rosy cheek little girl with pig tails and a full bang. We also know the classic teenager with a bouncy ponytail and bangs. Achieve a youthful look with soft edged brow length bangs. These bangs should extend from one brow tip to the other. The bang should be full with a slight bend at the ends. 

Wear this style bang with a ponytail or the hair down. Bangs also allow one to conceal lines in the forehead, thus providing a more youthful look. Make sure the bang doesn’t extend past the brow or it will be too heavy and dominate the face. Remember you are framing the face, not hiding it.Sometimes you want a more relaxed look, yet still mature. Pair a precision cut bang with a bun or chignon. This bang can be from mid-forehead to brow bone in length. Casual bangs can also be layered and swept to the side. Layered bangs should be eye length when un-layered, so that they are brow length when flipped up. This look is good for weekends, stay at home moms and those with less formal occupations. 

Flirtatious and sexy bangs can change your look dramatically...and this is a good thing! Sometimes they are layered and sometimes they are wispy. Layer these bangs and maintain the length from the nose bridge to the nose tip. They can be flipped up with a curling iron and swept to the side. They can also be multi length and wispy for a very soft effect.Look and feel sexy! They should partially cover your eyes and lend an air of mystique. Men love this look. Layered bangs can be worn with one’s hair down, buns, ponytails or upsweeps. Wispy bangs look best with hair down or ponytails, especially low hung ponytails.This bang is great for evening galas and romantic dinners. It also works for those of us with artistic occupations or in the fashion business. Listen gals, whether you desire a subtle or dramatic change, bangs can help you achieve a new look. Bangs can be adapted to fit your lifestyle, whether casual, youthful or sexy. You can wear them long and layered or short and sassy.

What bang length is best for you? Decide this according to your facial features.

• Oblong. With long and narrow faces, the object is to always make the face look wider. This means creating more width and volume at the side of the face. A longer, side-swept bang is perfect for your face shape. Be careful about the length of the bang though, because that also makes a difference. In fact, the length of this type of bang is the most important factor, says the stylist. Make sure your bangs fall on or near your cheekbone.

• Triangle. Bangs are a great idea for this face shape, as this face shape consists of a narrow forehead and a wider jawline. Bangs create width on the forehead to balance out this face shape. Try any type of bang you want!

• Round. Unfortunately those with round faces will not suit bangs – it’s best to avoid them, as they just draw more attention to the fullness of the face. When round face shapes get bangs, the eye will see less face and will be cut off to show a shorter, fuller, rounder face.

• Diamond. This face shape is basically a more angular oval face shape. A short, side swept bang works well on this face shape to soften up the angular areas. The length for the bang doesn’t matter; though don’t keep it too long!

• Heart. Heart face shapes consists of a narrow chin and a wide forehead. Because bangs create width in the forehead area, it is quite tough as this face shape already has width. As long as the bang is cut narrow and doesn’t past the outside the eye (meaning it’s kept to the center of the forehead), bangs can look beautiful with this face shape.

• Oval. And as always – oval face shapes are considered the ‘ideal’ face shape, so lucky you, you suit anything!

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