The art of hairdressing dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. The bangs began to be worn a little later. The women of ancient Greece were the first to introduce this innovation. Since options for its execution a lot appeared: torn, voluminous, pin-up. One of the leaders is the French haircut (her photo can be seen on many celebrities).
general description
French bangs (a photo of its classic version is most common on the Internet) is one of the most popular haircuts on the frontal part of the head.
The hairstyle is performed in such a way that, starting from the middle part of the crown, it ends at the temples, just below the eyebrow line. The hair is parted into 2 parts so that part of the forehead and eyes are open. At the same time, thick hair is milled.
Another name for French bangs is the Birkin haircut (not to be confused with Brigitte Bardot). She takes a leading place in hairstyles for the spring of 2024. It is the classic execution of such a milled bang that has become a fashion trend. An interesting fact is that the first surge in the popularity of such a hairstyle was in the XX century.
Who suits
French bangs (photos with stars can be viewed on the portals of glossy publications) in its most diverse performance was seen on such celebrities as:
- Felicity Jones.
- Dakota Johnson.
- Brigitte Macron.
- Carla Bruni.
- Milla Jovovich.
Thanks to this, you can see how this haircut option will look on different face types.
In addition, in hairdressing there are a number of parameters according to which French bangs are suitable:
- Long or short hair.
- Curly curls.
Do not worry about age - French bangs will suit both a young lady and an adult woman. If she has thick hair, then such a haircut will look the most advantageous. She does not look so impressive on thin curls.
Varieties
French bangs suit almost everyone, without exception. This versatility has been achieved thanks to the different versions of this haircut. The most recognizable is the elongated bangs, a photo of which can be found on the Internet.
This variety appeared in the era of Catherine Deneuve and Michel Mercier. Because of this, this bang is called Brigitte Bardot's haircut, although it is not. Many years have passed, but the demand for French bangs has not fallen. Based on the advice of hairdressers, you can find out what shape the haircut should be in the frontal part of the head.
| Feature of the face | Bang shape | Hairdresser recommendations |
| Narrow face shape | The bang line should be multi-layered and resemble a wave in its shape. The haircut should be lush and voluminous. | The curls framing the face should reach the length of the ear, as low as possible, and cover only half of the frontal part of the head in the middle part of the hair. |
| Massive chin | The parting must be oblique. Hair falling down the sides will leave the frontal part of the head open. | A square asymmetry is suitable for an oblique bang. The length of the hair should ultimately be from one side to the ear, from the other to the shoulder. |
| Round face | French bangs extended to one side. It is not necessary to maintain a strict haircut - the strands of hair may be sloppy. | To make the look more feminine, the side strand of hair should be light. The emphasis on the eyes will fall due to the volume of curls at the back of the head. |
| High forehead | The bangs should be curved in an arc along the brow line. A striking example is the image of Merey Mathieu. | To improve the proportions of the forehead, the bangs should be torn and milled. |
Thanks to the different variations of the French bangs, it will perfectly beat any proportions of the face.
Up to the middle of the forehead
This version of French bangs suits a high, straight forehead and an oval or round face shape. In this case, the eyebrows should be even and beautiful. A haircut to the middle of the frontal part of the head does not fit well with a triangular face.
If the face shape is rectangular, then this type of bangs should be combined with long curls near the face, and make the parting oblique. This option looks organically with bob or bob haircuts.
Long
Long French bangs are the most popular haircut for women. She can be seen on Tyra Banks, Keira Knightley, Sandra Bullock. A distinctive feature of this haircut option is not to use milled scissors. French bangs look great on long faces with regular features. This type of haircut looks more impressive on a cascade to the collarbone or on a square.
Long bangs, in addition to pluses, have minuses. This option is not suitable for people with facial disabilities. For example, if you have a large nose or a massive chin. If your hair is thin, then it is best to choose the long bangs with thinning.
If the length of the bangs is below the brow line, it will become a hindrance to sensitive eyes. Hair can irritate the cornea. In this case, bangs of moderate length will be the best option.
Asymmetrical and oblique
Oblique or asymmetrical bangs are a great option for a round face. But this option will not work for a triangular type.
Most often, this type of haircut is used in hairstyles with no parting.
In general, if the parameters of the face do not correspond to the ideal and there are flaws, then thanks to the asymmetrical bangs they can be hidden.
Asymmetrical bangs presented the following varieties:
- Milled. This option visually creates additional volume on the hair.
- Short. Suitable for young girls, as well as those who like to experiment. Short bangs partially open the forehead, and therefore if this area has flaws that should be hidden, then it is better not to choose such a haircut option.
- Elongated. Allows you to create a feminine look. Suitable for girls aged 25+. It is better not to choose such a haircut for young ladies. Visually, it can give age.
Oblique bangs can be a salvation for thin curls. If, in addition, a blunt and even cut is made on it, then visually it will become voluminous.
Torn
Ragged bangs look better on thick hair. The lower line of curls can be made semicircular, oblique, ragged. The essence of such a haircut is thinning with scissors, when this procedure is done on the lower third of the bangs, gradually moving to the bottom. The upside of ragged bangs is that it accentuates the eyes.
Long torn bangs will suit any type of face: oval, square or round. This haircut option is best for women aged 30+ or for girls who love extravagant hairstyles. Short torn bangs are suitable for girls who have soft facial features, as well as for women of age (visually, this type of haircut rejuvenates).
This bang option will look good on a triangular or oval face.
Torn bangs in a straight version are suitable for cascading haircuts, as well as curls of medium length. If there are flaws in the form of a high forehead or you need to give an oval face a roundness, then such a haircut will be ideal.
Divided into 2 on the sides of the face
French bangs (a photo of this option is most often found on the Internet), divided into 2 parts on the sides of the face, has become a fashion trend that many girls positively appreciated.
Parting in the middle of the forehead will make the face appear open. The bangs will not completely hide the eyebrows, so if there are problems in this area, then they should be corrected.Side-split bangs are most popular with girls. This type of haircut can be seen in the photo of American singer Jennifer Lopez.
The advantages of this option are:
- Such bangs look stylish every day, even without going to the hairdresser.
- Installation will take no more than 5 minutes.
- Suitable for any age.
- Fits perfectly into a business or evening look.
- When the strands of hair begin to grow back, the bangs still look neat.
- Girls with an elongated face visually look better with such a bang: the frontal part is visible, but there is no clear border (as with an even haircut).
If the curls are very thick, then the bangs, divided into 2 parts of the face, can be processed with thinned scissors. Chubby girls need to choose the length of the bangs so that the angular strands reach the chin line. If you make the curls shorter, visually extra swelling will appear near the cheeks.
For women with a heart-shaped face, this type of bangs can help balance the features. This trick will hide the line of curls on the frontal part of the head with a triangle toe.
Less fortunate for girls with a square face - such bangs can increase the angularity of the features in its lower part. If the proportions are perfect, then this is not a reason to relax - hair separated on 2 sides can concentrate attention on a large nose, for example.
Haircut technique
The technique of cutting French bangs is complicated by the fact that hair cutting starts from the middle of the crown. It is very difficult to carry out this event on your own. Without experience in hairdressing, you should not risk it.
Necessary tools for a haircut:
- Combs - massage brush and comb.
- Clips or elastic bands for locks.
- Spray bottle with water.
- Hairdressing scissors.
Algorithm for cutting French bangs divided into 2 parts (technique "Strand to strand"):
- Hair should be washed with shampoo, dried and combed. Curls should always be moist (evenly along the entire length). If your hair is clean, you can moisturize it with a spray bottle.
- On the frontal-parietal area, it is worth choosing strands that will be cut.
- Separate the selected strands along the parting into 2 parts: place 1 on the left side of the head, the other on the right.
- The remaining hair, which will not be cut, is pinned or held with clips.
- Before using the scissors, you need to make sure that the bangs are the perfect shape. To do this, you need to examine the head from above. The parting of the hair should resemble the letter "T", the upper shelf of which has a semicircular shape, the ends of which seem to bend around the forehead. The center point of merging of the 2 partings (bangs and crown) should be in the middle of the forehead. If there is asymmetry, then there will be more hair on one side than on the other.
- So, the hair is on 2 sides of the head. A control lock of curls is selected, which is closer to the center of the forehead. Combing it up. This will be the shortest part of the bangs. You can "try on" the desired length. To do this, fit a lock to the face and determine how much hair needs to be cut. It is desirable that the 1st strand is cut to the level of the tip of the nose.
- After that, unnecessary hair is cut on the control strand, focusing on the parting angle. The curl itself should be perpendicular to the plane of the head.
- Without letting go of the control strand, comb the next one to it. The direction in which the hair is cut is from the center of the forehead to the ear.
- An additional lock is applied to the control one and the excess hair is cut off, focusing on its line.
- Each subsequent strand is pulled to the control and cut to its final line.
- If necessary, spray the hair with water from a spray bottle.
- The last strand should be approximately on the line of the cheekbones of the face.
- The control strand should be at right angles to the head throughout the entire process, and the hair cut should remain parallel to the parting.
- Similar movements should be performed with hair on the other part of the head.
- After cutting, the hair is dried, if necessary, edging is made.
To determine the natural parting of the hair on the head, they need to be collected in a bun on the frontal-parietal zone. After that, comb to the back of your head and take the curls in your hand. With a slight movement, you need to move the strands towards the forehead. There is a natural parting in the place where the hair will fall apart on both sides of the head.
Such a trick will be convenient for those people who have never worn bangs. Hair will not need to be tamed to fall into 2 sides, because thanks to the natural parting, they will themselves be on the 2 sides of the head.
French bangs can create a great look on hair of any length. Thanks to the different options for the execution of this haircut, it will not be difficult to choose the right option. This haircut is very popular, and photos of stars with French bangs are clear proof of this.
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