Volume & Retro

Bouffant Bangs

A teased crown carried high with soft bangs left down in front, so the volume sits behind a covered forehead.

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The bangs are separated off before any teasing starts, otherwise they get pulled up into the cushion and the whole thing reads as one lump. Once the crown is built and smoothed, the bangs are dried forward and left soft, which stops the silhouette looking severe where it meets the face. The contrast between a structured top and a loose front is the point, so the bangs have to stay light enough not to compete with the height.

Suitsround, heart, diamond face shapes. The crown height lengthens a round outline, and the bangs below it cover the wide top of a heart shape or fill in a narrow diamond brow.
Hair typefine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy. Straight and gently wavy hair holds both halves best, because the crown has to tease up and the bangs have to lie flat.
UpkeepBangs want trimming every three to four weeks, and the crown is a daily ten-minute build with root spray and a teasing comb.
Ask forAsk for soft bangs cut to the brow and enough length left at the crown to tease, with the front sectioned off separately.

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Questions about Bouffant Bangs

Who does the Bouffant Bangs suit?

It works best on round, heart, diamond face shapes. The crown height lengthens a round outline, and the bangs below it cover the wide top of a heart shape or fill in a narrow diamond brow.

Does the Bouffant Bangs work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Straight and gently wavy hair holds both halves best, because the crown has to tease up and the bangs have to lie flat.

How much upkeep does a Bouffant Bangs need?

Bangs want trimming every three to four weeks, and the crown is a daily ten-minute build with root spray and a teasing comb.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for soft bangs cut to the brow and enough length left at the crown to tease, with the front sectioned off separately.

Can I try the Bouffant Bangs on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Bouffant Bangs on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.