How To: French Bangs #howto #fringe #haircut #thehairbros #tutorial, by THE HAIR BROS on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with dry hair. Comb it forward from the crown and part it where you normally wear it, so the fringe sits the way it will when finished.
Section a triangle from the centre of your parting down to the outer corner of each eyebrow. Clip the rest of your hair back out of the way.
Comb the triangle straight down and hold it flat between two fingers. Leave it longer than you want, around the bridge of your nose, because dry hair springs up.
Cut into the ends with the tips of the scissors pointing upwards, rather than snipping straight across. This softens the line and stops a heavy blunt edge.
Work from the middle of the fringe out to each side, taking small sections and checking the length against your eyebrows as you go.
Leave the two outer pieces slightly longer than the middle. This is what gives French bangs their soft, face framing shape.
Comb the fringe down again and even out any gaps with small vertical snips. Cut a little at a time and stop before it looks short.
Style with a round brush or a quick blow dry, then check both sides in the mirror and trim any stray long pieces.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut less than you think you need. You can always take more off, but you cannot put it back.
Use sharp hairdressing scissors. Kitchen or paper scissors crush the ends and cause split ends.
Cut bangs dry. Wet hair looks longer and shrinks as it dries, which leaves you with a fringe that is too short.
Keep the scissor tips pointing away from your eyes and cut slowly, especially near the brow line.
Questions
Can I cut French bangs on curly hair?
Yes, but cut them dry and leave extra length, since curls shrink a lot. Trim small amounts and check the shape as the curls settle.
How often should I trim them?
Every three to four weeks keeps the shape. Small trims in between are easier than cutting a lot at once.
What is the difference between French bangs and curtain bangs?
French bangs cover more of the forehead with a soft, slightly rounded edge. Curtain bangs are parted in the middle and swept to each side.
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