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    How to find out whether a fringe will suit you

    Updated:11 Dec 2018 3:45 PM | Posted by
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    There are only a few things in life that truly scare me, and cutting my hair is right at the top of that list. My hair grows at a painfully slow rate, and I’ve stuck to trims for the past six years to avoid any major disappointments. So far, so good. But lately I’ve been thinking: “What would I look like with a fringe?”

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    This kind of chop requires a lot of commitment, so before diving straight into the deep end with a pair of scissors, there are (of course) a few things to think about. Get it right, and a fringe will be the best damn thing you’ve ever done. Hello, Miss Glamour! If a face-framer is also piquing your curiosity, here’s what to do:


    STEP 1: FIND YOUR FACE SHAPE

    There are a hundred things to consider before making the chop, and your face shape is number one. Knowing the curves and edges of your face will help you to determine what kind of fringe is right for you.

    Oval face shape
    Lucky you! Oval face shapes are an ideal canvas for fringes, and as for the most flattering cut? A long and thick fringe that hangs just above your eyebrows.

    Square face shape
    A long, thin and layered fringe works best. A short fringe will only accentuate your boxy features. It’ll also put you in the same league as these leading ladies. Case in point.

    round face shape
    Go the gringe. Since it’s a long side-swept fringe that melts into the rest of your hair, it’ll help to elongate your face.

    heart face shape
    To balance your pretty heart face, opt for a fringe that is slightly shorter in the centre and longer at the cheekbones. Alternatively, a short side-swept fringe will draw attention away from your pointy chin and towards your eyes.

    long face shape
    A long and straight fringe that stops just above your eyes will work to shorten the length of your face.

    triangle face shape
    Rounded bangs that are thin and textured at the edges will fill in the narrow top of your head without drawing attention to your square jawline.


    STEP 2: THE FAKE FRINGE

    Once you’ve discovered what fringe type will suit your face, use the fake fringe test to see if getting the snip is really worth it. Test out your faux-fringe as follows:

    1. Tie your hair up in a high pony.
    2. Drag your hair up over the top of your head so it falls to the front of your face.
    3. Use your free hand to spread and style your chosen fringe type.
    4.  And voilà, you have a fringe!

    Top tip: If you want to see what the fringe would look like with your hair out, only tie up the top section of your hair.

    Have you had a fringe before? Would you get one again?

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    299 Member Comments

    Littleboxofglam 30 Jun 2019 5:06 PM

    I deffs do NOT suit a fringe aha

    Rhianna_little123 19 Jun 2019 11:22 PM

    Getting a fringe is one of the best things I've done to my hair

    Bridget698 15 Jun 2019 10:53 AM

    No Just No. My dad use to cut my hair when I was younger and he would cut me a straight fringe (just like the bowler hair cut) across half way up my forehead. I will never again have a fringe I think it scarred me for life, I now have a full length fringe and have for years I love it.

    Review Beauties 27 May 2019 1:55 PM

    I had a fringe as a teenager and wouldn't have one again. I cringe at some of the photos, haha.

    Nys Silver 26 May 2019 9:31 PM

    Now I want to cut a fringe again! Lol

    Miraaaanda93 24 May 2019 5:18 PM

    I've had a fringe all my life. Grew it out once, and it made my face look like a round potato, so grew it back. Had a side swept one for a while, got too sick of cutting it sideways, so made it a normal fringe. Had it thinned out, and super thick, depended on how I cut it at the time.

    ThisIsMe 23 May 2019 1:50 PM

    I don't get fringes anymore wither always had one but last year let it grow out and went for a blunt shoulder length cut.

    Gabster 21 May 2019 8:11 PM

    I find a fringe is a great way to shape my face and make me look years younger.

    dharaadhikari02 17 May 2019 7:44 PM

    Never cut your own Fringes that the Ultimate rule. Also take your Face shape into consideration. Fringes also looks good on curled hair. If you are the unluckiest person on the globe and something goes wrong you can go through this- Link

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    MoonlightSak16 17 May 2019 4:49 AM

    I have stopped getting fringes coz I feel they don't suit me anymore.

    Rosa 14 May 2019 10:51 PM

    Great tip for testing to see if my fringe will look good. Thank you!!

    Shop A Everyday 30 Mar 2019 9:49 PM

    Yes I think I will always have a fringe, I didn't as a child, but as I got one, I knew it was for me

    perthchick 15 Feb 2019 2:19 PM

    Good tips.

    Bohemian.Wanderlust 30 Nov 2018 6:07 PM

    I have a square face and find a side fringe or curtain fringe works best for me

    onlyoni 24 Nov 2018 9:19 PM

    I've had a fringe for over 50 years - mostly a long thick fringe that sits on my eyebrows.

    Peach perfect 24 Nov 2018 11:26 AM

    Gringe it is

    Shop A Everyday 14 Jul 2018 11:46 PM

    Jessica Biel is gorgsous

    Popsicle 23 Jun 2018 11:04 PM

    My mum gave me a fringe that started at the back of my head in the 80s. Too scared to have another one!

    Gilded 27 May 2018 12:47 PM

    I had side swept fringe and love the look on me but it gets too high maintenance so I grew it out.

    MerryGoRound 14 May 2018 5:37 PM

    I really have no idea what shape my face is, I need someone to tell me. I’ve been too scared to get a fringe because of the maintenance—I’m a tie it up and leave the house kind of girl. If I had to do more than that each morning I’d never get anywhere.

    josella432 8 Mar 2018 5:58 PM

    What i have against a fringe is the maintenance. I know i won't keep up with it.

    lynx 19 Feb 2018 6:41 PM

    I have had fringes on and off over the years. It used to be the classic little girl blunt cut fringe at first, the developed into a long side swept fringe for my teen years, until I cut it one day above my eyes-and it's then I decided I would grow it out, so now that's the way I have it nowadays.

    Shop A Everyday 4 Feb 2018 9:09 PM

    I have a high forehead, so I love a nice fringe

    talk-a-lot 31 Dec 2017 1:51 PM

    I do so love a fringe, I have one at the moment. Up keep is a pain in the neck but it is a wonderful way to cover up forehead wrinkles, lol.

    Jackjackjackie 15 Nov 2017 5:28 PM

    As a 6 year old I decided that I needed a new fringe and cut my hair using the craft box scissors, needless to say I've never gone back to a fringe.

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