Side Swept Bangs

Long bangs cut on a steep angle and worn diagonally, short at one temple and reaching the cheekbone at the other.

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The section is parted deep to one side so there is enough hair to carry across the forehead, and the cut runs on a long diagonal rather than a curve. Direction matters more than length here: the bangs have to be dried away from the part first and then pushed across, or they split and drops back into the eyes. It is forgiving as it grows, because the long side simply joins the layers around the face.

Suitsround, square, heart face shapes. The diagonal denies a round or square outline its symmetry and covers one corner of a wide forehead, narrowing the top of the face.
Hair typefine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy. Any texture that can be dried in a set direction works, though tight curl will not hold the sweep and springs back toward the part.
UpkeepTrim every six to eight weeks, and daily styling is a minute of directional drying with the part set on the deeper side.
Ask forAsk for long side-swept bangs from a deep side part, cut on a diagonal down to the cheekbone on the longer side.

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Questions about Side Swept Bangs

Who does the Side Swept Bangs suit?

It works best on round, square, heart face shapes. The diagonal denies a round or square outline its symmetry and covers one corner of a wide forehead, narrowing the top of the face.

Does the Side Swept Bangs work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Any texture that can be dried in a set direction works, though tight curl will not hold the sweep and springs back toward the part.

How much upkeep does a Side Swept Bangs need?

Trim every six to eight weeks, and daily styling is a minute of directional drying with the part set on the deeper side.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for long side-swept bangs from a deep side part, cut on a diagonal down to the cheekbone on the longer side.

Can I try the Side Swept Bangs on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Side Swept 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.