LONG HAIRSTYLES WITH BANGS, GO FOR CHOPPY, STRAIGHT OR CLASSIC FRINGE

Bangs are great to change the entire look of your hair. When you decide to get bangs, you don’t have to cut off a lot of your hair, and bangs work perfectly with any hair texture. Bangs are always stylish, and there are hundreds of different looks you can do with bangs. Long hairstyles with bangs are often very elegant. There are several ways that you can get bangs for your long hairstyle.

Straight bangs are easy, fast, and look wonderful if you decide to go for a casual look such as pulling your hair into a bun or ponytail. These bangs are excellent to hide a large forehead. The bangs are cut straight across, and then are combed down to cover the forehead, often stopping right around the eyebrows. Choppy bangs are unevenly cut, and look very nice with layered hairstyles. These types of bangs always add a bit of pop to a hairstyle.

Classic bangs are ideal for long hair. These bangs have a length that depends entirely on the facial structure. They are good for any shape face, and they always look beautiful. Parted bangs are nice for formal outfits or places where you can’t get away with a casual look, such as at the office. To get parted bangs, part your bangs in the middle or just off center and brush to the side. Side swept bangs are great for any kind of haircut. This kind of bang style matches with the length of the hair down the back and sides, and is easily adaptable to give you plenty of options.

LAYERED HAIRSTYLES WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER 2010

If you choose to have a longer hair style in 2010, and you want to compete on the edge of fashion, you will want to experiment with layers. The Fringe (or “bangs”) hairstyle is the leading edge, and you can get away with a longer haircut if you use different angles and highlights in your hair to create drama in your look.

Short Layered Hair 2010

Let’s face it. This year we are seeing a trend into the Fringe haircuts with their different length and chic bangs. Shorter hair is really taking over the magazines allowing the use of the bangs to be more dramatic! Even men’s haircuts are showing a lean towards the Fringe revolution. But if you are accustomed to your longer hair and don’t want to cut it, we would recommend that you change the levels in your hair.

Long Layered Hair 2010, Layered Bob 2010

Layers have come along way with stylists’ experimentations on the use of bangs. You can find many examples of different bangs at different lengths out there in long hair that are very complimentary and edgy! Mandy Moore has experimented with long and short hair multiple times. Taking a look at her most recently, you will find that she has gone shorter with beautiful, natural-looking highlights and color, and some Fringy layers. She is not the only one, but she is a great example at any length with wonderful use of layers.

Mandy Moore Layered Hairdo

Every hairstyle that Mandy Moore has had on the street or on the red carpet has shown incredible and dramatic results. Mandy’s look has been glamorous at high end social events. And she is still able to show her fun and light side off the red carpet. Take a look at some Mandy Moore pictures online to see the best use of layered haircuts into 2010!