Best Bangs for Your Face Shape

Bangs are a surefre way to upgrade your look and bust out of any hairstyle rut. But since not all faces are created equal, make sure you flatter yours by finding the best face-framing fringe, whether you have a heart, oval, round, and square-shaped face.

By Ariana Finlayson

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Since your forehead is the wide part of your face and your chin swoops down to a sharp point, be careful of getting bangs that are too wide. "This could make your forehead appear even larger and your face longer," says Fris. Take Reese Witherspoon for example, who is the quintessential example of a heart-shaped face. Opt for side-swept fringe, or wispy bangs that are parted in the middle.

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