Bangs
 
If you are ready for a change of pace, let your old hairstyle go out with a bang! Adding bangs can enhance any look whether you need a more modern edge or conservative glamour. Let David Barron walk you through the tips he has for working with long hair with bangs.

"If you want to jazz your bangs up for the evening, flick it to one side using straightening irons for a dose of serious glamour. Or, use the irons to make your
bangs poker straight and leave the rest of your hair slightly wavy for an ultra-modern look," says David Barron.

By comparison, David comments, "Heavy, solid bangs are a nice contrast to this season's softer layers. Temple areas can also be cut into the bangs to create an overall look of texture and contrast."

After attending several hair shows, David also noticed, "Bangs this season will be longer and swept to the side with chunky highlights. The trend is going toward two tones of color in the bangs. Rolled bangs were also all the rage on the catwalks this season, simply curl under with a barrel brush when blow-drying."

David Barron recommends, "If you want to try bangs for the first time I would recommend you visit your hairdresser. If you've got long hair, you can see if you'd look good by putting your hair in a ponytail and holding the ends over your forehead to mimic one."

"The key to avoid getting too much lift in your bangs is to stay away from round brushes or you will end up with round bangs! Use a flat brush, such as a Denman, to achieve a much more up-to-date bang," remarks David Barron.

"If you have a bang cut into your style but decide to have a change then you could style it into a quiff to produce a very glam, sophisticated look, or you could make it more funky by giving it a rougher texture."

David Barron cautions, "If you have a round face or wear glasses, steer clear of big bangs which will make the face even shorter - try a light, wispy bang. If you have a long face, then a big bang is for you."

"Have your bangs chopped into to make the edges much finer so it lasts longer. This takes away the weight in the edges and makes it easier to sweep across, "

David says.

Addiionally, "When you initially decide to have bangs, I would recommend starting with one that sweeps to the side, then do it in stages. Never cut your own bangs. Leave it to the professionals, otherwise you're likely to end up with an uneven finish. When it comes to styling bangs, less is more. Don't blow dry too much the less you do the better it will look," finishes David Barron.

There are bangs to suit everyone, from bold blunt cuts to sexy side-sweeping bangs to eyebrow skimming, the choice is endless! Always consider your hair type when choosing a bang and the amount of time you are willing to commit to styling.