Men's hairstyles with bangs: features and types
In recent years, more and more representatives of the stronger sex have decided on haircuts with bangs, this style can be the best solution for men who dream of looking brutal and sexually attractive. The fringe makes the look fashionable, allows you to make a good impression on others and stand out from the crowd. At the same time, depending on the shape of the bangs and the way of laying it, you can vary the bow from enthusiastic romantic to business and courageous.
Advantages and disadvantages
It may seem strange, but the representatives of the stronger sex choose haircuts with bangs, guided by the same considerations as the ladies. Styling with bangs provides the following benefits:
- the ability to highlight all the winning facial features;
- hide defects and imperfections in appearance;
- the formation of a complete stylish and effective image.
A banged haircut is truly versatile, depending on the styling method, you can look appropriate in any situation. This is a fairly practical solution, since the bangs look harmonious at any age and go well with any style.
However, if you are determined to cut off the bangs, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to get acquainted with mousses, foams, gels, as well as wax and other styling products. The bangs require good styling and maintaining their shape, otherwise you get a rustic hairstyle that looks simply ridiculous. And, of course, long front strands dictate special requirements for cleanliness: greasy and dirty hair gives the appearance an unkempt look, which is especially important for owners of bangs of any length, since this part of the hair tends to get dirty rather quickly.
Who are they suitable for?
If you decide to change your look, first of all go to the appointment with a male stylist. An expert will be able to assess what can be done with your hairstyle, how to comb your hair and style the strands correctly. You will find out from the master if the bangs will suit you, because in some situations it is better to leave the face open. If, together with a hairdresser, you decide that bangs are still your option, take a closer look at your face shape, then evaluate the proposed models of stylish men's hairstyles - it is important to understand how styling with bangs will look on men with a similar type ...
Depending on the features of your appearance, you need to select the very shapes of the frontal strands. So, for men with a rounded face, it is better to cut the strands in the temporal region shorter, and leave them slightly elongated in the upper region of the head. In this case, the bangs can be laid in a variety of ways, it will visually stretch the face, and this always looks beautiful.
If the face is square, it is better to leave the elongated strands on the crown and cut the slanting bangs. In this design, the bangs will help smooth out too rough features.
If the angles on the face are pronounced, it is advisable to fold the front curls back so as not to disturb the general proportions of the appearance.
If the face is slightly elongated, it is better to give preference to voluminous haircuts.
Owners of oval faces are as close to ideal as possible, so they can choose any bangs.
And, of course, think in advance how harmoniously you will fit into your familiar environment with your new look. Often, bangs give the image an informal look., therefore, when choosing a haircut, you need to be guided by the requirements of the dress code so as not to violate the company's standards with your shocking appearance.
Choosing a bang shape
Before proceeding with the design of a beautiful bang shape, get acquainted with the information about what it is. Most men these days prefer oblique options and there are several reasons for this.
- This is a pretty simple yet timeless look.
- A haircut with a beveled bang is very easy to care for, most often gels and varnishes are not required - the strands can be kept on one side without much styling.
- Slanting bangs are universal: despite the fact that such a model looks most effective on guys with straight hair, the style is also good on those men who have naturally wild curls and curly locks. In addition, you can use a hair straightener at any time if you want to straighten your strands.
Straight bangs are rare today., since the peak of particular popularity such a haircut experienced in the days of informals and street style. Still, if you want to draw attention to yourself, you can try this model.
A shortened, completely even bangs can be an interesting solution. Of course, not everyone likes this style, but in recent years it has become one of the leading trends, especially among secular characters and models of world importance. Often straight, short-cropped bangs are designed as an element of the "pot" hairstyle... Such a solution allows you to focus on the eyes and helps to hide the receding hairline.
Keep in mind: this style is not suitable for those with an overly high forehead and a rounded face.
Forked bangs are popular.
In order to achieve the desired result with the help of bangs design, there are a number of factors to take into account.
- Length. An elongated model of bangs will be good for owners of oval and rectangular faces, but for men with square and rounded shapes, shorter models should be preferred.
- Volume. The bangs raised up and combed forward can create a semblance of a mohawk - this styling is good for rockers, and business people are better off choosing strands combed back or sideways. However, the bangs can be completely without volume and lie freely in the direction of hair growth.
- Type of hair. Owners of thin and damaged hair will not go with a long bang - there is little volume in it, and the features will look more elongated than they actually are. But the shortened bangs, as well as the styling "under the Pompadour" will allow to add additional volume to the mop.
For guys with a massive forehead, a cropped bangs laid on top would be a good solution.
It is especially relevant in combination with clean sides and "undercut".
Varieties of haircuts
Haircuts with bangs invariably make the bow spectacular and brutal, but at the same time sexy. Usually the bangs are cut into short strands, such haircuts are light in technique and uncomplicated in care.
Traditionally, bangs in short hairstyles are thinned (milled), this gives them a more airy look.
Among the popular models of haircuts for guys are the following.
- Classic bangs with shaved temples. In this version, in the upper area of the head, the strands can be cut under a typewriter or left long, as a rule, they are removed back.
- "Area". For this hairstyle, the strands are left quite short at the bottom of the head, and they are made a couple of centimeters longer on top. Then, with the help of wax, the bangs are laid up and fixed with varnish in this position. This model is ideal for tight curls.
- Elvis. The hairstyle is named in honor of the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley, the model assumes elongated strands at the top of the head and shaved off the side. To create a more complete look, the side elements of the hairstyle are pulled back and slightly raised up, securing with styling agents.
- "British". This hairstyle has British roots, a classic of the genre that uses the side parting extensively.In this case, the haircut provides for well-styled strands on the temples and a slightly raised bangs.
On medium hair length, traditionally create laconic, but creative models of haircuts. Keep in mind - such styling usually takes part of the morning time to shape the desired shape of the hair, and you need to be prepared for this. If you have a model haircut, you will have to visit the master at least once every 4-5 weeks, since the growing hair looks unaesthetic.
- The most common medium length haircut is "Tomboy"... The model is somewhat similar to the classic "bob", but it is a more modern version. In this technique, the length of the strands is left up to 7–8 cm. The styling is a little sloppy.
- Many men prefer traditional "Canadian", when the elongated hair is stored exclusively in the frontal zone, and all the remaining hair is cut off shortly, the front strands are formed into beveled bangs.
- Double square - in this technique, locks are left about 5 cm long from the bottom, and up to 8-9 cm from the top.
- Medium length with two bangs in recent years, it is almost not used to create stylish bows.
- Long bang models more suitable for creative people who are very far from the official style and prefer a secular lifestyle and parties.
The advantage of such styling is the ease and simplicity of care, and in addition, the versatility of styling.
The bangs give the owners of long hair brightness, but at the same time create the effect of a visual lengthening of the face.
- The most popular models of such haircuts include models with an offset center, when the parting line is transferred to the side.
- An asymmetric haircut is performed on long strands, it is distinguished by pronounced bangs and random styling.
When choosing bangs, you must certainly take into account the general style that the man is supported by.
- For example, the classic assumes well-defined contours, while the total length of the strands should remain within 4-6 cm. In this case, models for a short length, laid to the side, will be relevant, and it is better to shave the strands on the back and sides, leaving the volume only on the crown ... Such hairstyles mask well all flaws in appearance and do not need special care, they are suitable for office style, business meetings and official events.
The most harmonious in this style will look "boxing", as well as "semi-box" and "British".
- Lovers of minimalism should dwell on the options when the hair is cut and broken along a single length, as a rule, the "cap" is left only in the upper region of the head.
- For fans of sports bows, a short-cut occipital region in combination with elongated strands in the frontal and parietal areas (up to 7–8 cm) is recommended. This haircut can be styled carelessly or parted evenly with bangs.
Suitable models will be "Canadian" and "hedgehog", "beaver" looks good, as well as "tennis".
- In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in retro styling and the current fashion season is no exception. In this direction, shaved or short-cropped sides in combination with a shortened bang, like the model of the 80s, will look original.
Suitable hairstyles are "undercut" and "Elvis".
- Punk has long disappeared into the past, replaced by more relevant and original grunge. Nowadays, at the peak of the popularity of styling with extremely shortened temples and a shaved nape, while the hair in the parietal region is left within 10 cm.
This is a fairly simple hairstyle that reveals the face. It is versatile and fits absolutely any look.
- Impressive men who try to select all the elements of their bow are of constant interest. It is better for these representatives of the stronger sex to stop at a medium length with an oblique bang so that it is combed to the side.
Styling options
After choosing the hairstyle, length and shape of the bangs, the most important question remains how to style the front curls in order to make the look as effective as possible. Simple tips will help you solve this problem.
- Be sure to stock up on a basic set of styling products: a stiff brush, styling compounds, and a hairdryer will come in handy.
- To create the shape, you need to apply a little gel and gently distribute it through the hair. After that, start drying your hair with a hairdryer, and with a hard comb set the required direction for styling bangs - this will be the easiest, but very effective way to give the desired shape.
- You can create a stylish ponytail for long hair using modeling wax. To do this, you need to wash the strands and dry them thoroughly, then apply a drop of modeling agent. The prepared strands are carefully combed back with a comb, then connected to the side strands in a tail and fixed with an elastic band.
- The iron is quite effective for shaping the bangs, however, in this case, do not forget to first protect the curls with a thermal spray.
If at first you do not succeed - do not be upset, the more often you practice - the less time in the future it will take taking care of your bangs.
In conclusion, we offer you a few life hacks, they will allow you to simplify the styling of the front strands.
- Be sure to make sure that the heated air from the hair dryer seems to slide through your hair and comb your curls in parallel. This will make the bangs more fluffy.
- The vortex that appears on the bangs can be quickly laid with the help of a modeling gel, it is advisable to fix the obtained result with varnish.
- If your curls are frizzy, then a drop of wax can solve this problem - you need to rub it between your fingers and evenly distribute it on the front of the hair while drying the curls.