Fall 2008 Trends: Bangs And Fringe
No matter what your length of hair, bangs and fringe are very much in style.
A heavy, brow-skimming fringe and blunt lines characterize the mod and bob cuts. Generous slicing or texturizing will lighten up the bluntness and allow for more movement and separation.
Style with a swooping motion, directing the hair around the head or straight toward the face from the crown or a deep side part. Let the bangs veil an eye, if you can stand it, for a sultry, mysterious feel.
Long hair also lends well to this style. This cut is based on the same principles as a basic, short mod hair style, except the back lengths are longer. It’s the blunt styling around the face that maintains a mod feel.
Using hair products like waxes, clays, or muds add texture and a bit of grungy-funk to this classic, but trendy style.
Here are a few products to help you achieve hairdo heaven:
What: Jonathan Product Texturizing Paste
Recreate that sexy “day after” salon look – even on clean hair – with this non-greasy, non-sticky texturizing paste.
Price: $26.00
Discounts: $10 off $60 at Beauty.com!
Where: Beauty.com
What: Frederic Fekkai Texturizing Balm
Texturizing Balm is a lightweight, liquid styling balm that adds texture, conditions and shapes the hair naturally.
Price: $17.50
Discounts: $10 off $60 at Beauty.com!
Where: Beauty.com
What: Alterna Hemp Texturizing Glaze
This lightweight thermal-styling lotion is a personal favorite of mine. My husband uses it too. It texturizes the hair to separate and define. This moisturizing formula conditions the hair leaving hair resilient and full with a natural shine. Formulated with Enzymetherapy®, Color Hold™ with UVA/UVB protection and Certified Organic Botanicals, including Alterna’s patented Hemp technology. Extends the life of your hair color and restores strength while protecting hair from future damage.
Price: $19.00
Discounts: $10 off $60 at Beauty.com!
Where: Beauty.com
Stay tuned for more Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 trends…
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So… I am cutting my hair tomorrow into an Eva Longoria mid-length cut. But I need to know, are side-swept bangs still in? Or is the trend heavy toward blunt cut or forehead-covering bangs cut? It reminds me a little too much of the haircuts my mom gave me in the 1980s that went clear back to my mid scalp. I think I’ll see myself in the mirror and ask the stylist when I can go out for recess… :)
I recommend going for the side swept bangs. They are still more popular than the blunt cuts bangs, plus they are more flattering. If you do want to go for the blunt cut banks, specify you want “fringe” so they will layer them a tiny bit so they aren’t so structured. You still want that feminine appeal.
I’m getting my hair trimmed tomorrow too. My hair is almost down to my shoulders now. Trying to grow it out now, but trying to get it all the same length, and my hair is growing really uneven.
Let me know what you end up with tomorrow!! I’d love to see a pic, if you’re willing to send. I love seeing what other people do with their hair!