Anti-aging Hair: Could bangs be the answer?
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02
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Done right, a fringe could give you a more youthful look. Get expert tips from Olivier Lebrun, hairstylist at Garnier Fructis.
go for it IF…
- You have straight hair. Curly ends are a no-no.
- You want to hide signs of fatigue or wrinkles on the forehead.
- You want to camouflage a big forehead (or should we say, ‘fivehead’?).
AVOID IF …
- You have very fine hair, because it may separate into smaller sections, leaving much of your forehead exposed.
- You’re prone to breakouts on the forehead, because hair traps heat and promotes the development of bacteria under it.
DON’T EVEN TRY
- To give yourself bangs if you have absolutely no clue how to. But if you really must, here’s a tip or two you can pick up.
- To achieve curved bangs with too much volume. It might look too heavy and severe on a mature face. However, too flat and the style could make you look worn out. It’s all about knowing your hair type.
HOW DO I PICK THE PERFECT STYLE?
- To hide crow’s feet, opt for bangs that aren’t too wide and don’t go past the eyebrows.
- To soften an angular face, don’t be afraid to have your bangs grow past the eyebrows.
- For narrow faces, pick a more slanted version of the hairstyle.
- To revive limp bangs, make them a little thicker by gathering more hair from the fringe parting and cutting to the right length.
- To get rid of dry, split ends, ask for a short trim. Contrary to popular belief, going for frequent hair trims actually encourage quicker hair growth!
HOW TO MAINTAIN
- Give yourself volume with dry shampoo and lift the roots from the base to tips by directing the hairdryer inward. Finally, add shine with a leave-in conditioner or hair serum.
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