October 2011 ~ Fashion Hairstyles

Here we will discuss about some common and at the same time happening bang styles. The bang styles, which we will be discussed, are mainly variation of bob and long bob cut. Blunt haircut now becoming very popular and with addition of some special bangs student's blunt cut of previous years evolved dramatically.

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1.Blunt Bangs: Just remember the haircut of Cleopatra. It is the ancient form of blunt bangs. This kind of hairstyle is so much stylish and especially for those who can carry them off brilliantly. It is done in a way, which is just below the eyebrow and fringes are done covering the forehead maintaining the same length. Locks are cut precisely straight across from side to side. The length is up to the neck portion. Chinese hairstyle is like this kind of haircut. Plain, silky hair with medium density can have this cut.

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2.Side swept Bangs: This is a haircut, which is gradually textured and generally extended shorter part to longer part. Hair of one side is brushed to sweep across the forehead. So this cut is called side swept.
3.Parted Bangs: This is a modified version of blunt haircut. Parted bangs are very much like the simple blunt haircut but the change is done introducing a partition which is gradually placed either in the middle or slightly to the side. Generally long blunt cut look very good if a partition is added in this haircut.

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4.Choppy Bangs: it is also a modified variation of blunt haircut. It has a scissor cut look and then textured for a choppy look. Choppy locks provide an increased depth to the facial features. Thin hair density will look thick and voluminous.

5.Asymmetrical Bangs: The recently Victoria Beckham's haircut is asymmetrical. Asymmetrical in the sense that both sides are not same. They are different from each other. Left, right or front, back portion are different what can be seen in a symmetrical bangs. Wide variations in the length with one side being shorter and other side being longer are the main feature of this kind of haircut. You cannot even imagine what would be the other side.

6.Disconnected Bangs: Disconnected Bangs are those kinds of bangs, which are not connected with each other. Extreme angles are present in both sides. Edges of tresses are cut into the bangs at unexpected locations and lengths. That's why this type of bangs is called disconnected bangs. It can change your appearance to a great extent when you apply this type of styles to your hair.

Now the choice is up to you to choose among the different types of bangs presented here. Among the six types of bang hairstyles you are free to choose up the one that suits you face cutting and the hair density. The length between your neck and shoulder is also to play a very important part for choosing a bang hairstyle. If you want to try asymmetrical haircut then at first be sure about that it is not for everybody. Everyone cannot carry it off well. So before having any kind of bang hairstyle be sure to consult your hair expert then apply the proper hairstyle. Consultation software tools can also be used in this respect.

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