https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:01:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-250884 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:19:22 +0000 Kari 250884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could swear that I commented on this thread earlier this weekend after you uploaded your photo, but don't see the response here. It must have been during one of the computer/internet outages I had while on the road. :(</p> <p>I wanted to say that your bangs are actually just what I was going to ask my hairdresser to do next time I go in for a bang trim. I like the medium length sideswept fringe!</p> <p>Like you, I have a funny cowlick near my part. What I do is just let the part fall where it will - it tends to part even with the center of my right eye - and then I run over my fringe a couple times with a flatiron so that it won't flip out in an odd direction. This also helps "set" the part a bit better. </p> <p>I'll sometimes spray a bit of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Redken-Wax-Blast-Impact-Finishing/dp/B003PARWS0">this spray wax</a> or rub some of <a href="http://vbsbeauty.com/Dfi-Pomade-For-Hold-Shine-2.5/M/B0011319Y6.htm?traffic_src=froogle&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=froogle">this pomade</a> into my hands and lightly run it over my fringe &amp; the rest of my hair. A tiny bit of product keeps the frizzies/baby fine hairs around my face from sticking straight out in dry weather, helps keep my part/shape a bit more set, and yet both products (when used sparingly) are light enough that they don't cause me to get greasy and sticky throughout the day.</p> <p>Not sure if those ideas will help, but I wanted to throw them out there just in case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-250824 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:05:40 +0000 Barbara 250824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a cowlick too, so going with the flow is a good idea. Self-trimming IS allowed! Glad to hear you're felling better about your fringe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-250820 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:02:12 +0000 puffenstuff 250820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all such sweeties for the positive comments. I was feeling a bit down about it on my original post because I went from longer to shorter it was a bit of shell shock. I am learning how to style it and I actually liked the way it looked on the weekend so we're learning to live together. I've also discovered that I should try to shove it too much to the side because I have a funny cowlick in the middle that forces the hair to part funny so I'm just going with the flow on it otherwise it will stick out at all funny angles. Also I was a little norti and gave it a little trim myself to thin it out a bit and it is sitting much better. Now if only I can find a product that will last in my hair all day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-249549 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:31:25 +0000 Katiepea 249549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen,</p> <p>Really? Truly? I must say that I like it very much. Can you give it a week of styling to really see how you feel about it? Regardless of the fringe issue, can I just say that I absolutely LOVE the colour! It is incredibly flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-249543 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:12 +0000 annagybe 249543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have straight across blunt bangs (see my sunglasses post). I once tried sideswept bangs but because I have a significant cowlick it never worked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-249534 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:38:55 +0000 Sveta 249534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you just need to get used to the fringe if you did not have one before? It looks great and flattering to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs/page/2#post-249518 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:10:22 +0000 Christie 249518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your bangs are fantastic! I was picturing something really separate-looking from your hair, blunt and square. Instead, you look fresh and modern. Just give it time ... I hope you end up loving it as much as the rest of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249517 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:08:37 +0000 Anonymous 249517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your hair. I really do. I "got bangs" myself several months ago and it took awhile to get used to them. I don't think I'll ever go back now, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249504 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:30:52 +0000 MsMary 249504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At the risk of invalidating your feelings, which are of course the only feelings that matter in this situation, I think you look super-fab. I mean, like, amazingly fab!!</p> <p>But Renata is right -- you should be able to get them texturized to look a lot more wispy if that's the look you prefer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249488 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:09:09 +0000 Maya 249488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is totally different from what I imagined. I had the same picture as AG.</p> <p>Really, I'm surprised you described them as above the brows, because they look quite long to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249464 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:45:21 +0000 ticksgirl 249464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it's worth, I think this cut looks wonderful on you! Makes me wish, for the millionth time, that I could wear bangs. I hope you adjust and keep this look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249451 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:33:53 +0000 Misia 249451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doesn't look bad at all, I actually like it! But you can get them texturized, thinned out a bit more, so they will be little more wispy. This way you be able keep them out of your eyes better and they will stay more on the side.<br /> Those 2 pics of Ashlee Simpson is what I'm talking about, see how her bangs are more wispy, really shows in pic #1. It would look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249437 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:15:16 +0000 Marley 249437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! I love your hair with the fringe! I think it really softens up your face, draws the focus to your beautiful eyes - and just really looks like an up-to-date "do!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249150 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:32:18 +0000 Scarlet 249150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? You look so pretty. I think the new do is very stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249090 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:16:22 +0000 catgirl 249090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I had pictured you with my kindergarten straight-across bangs that my dad did using a ruler in the bathroom. I think this haircut looks GREAT and not severe or heavy at all. I had the same feeling when I tried bangs (with long hair). People kept telling me they looked fine, but I couldn't see myself properly in them somehow. Maybe lightening them up a little with a razor would help? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249062 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:23:22 +0000 Kate 249062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I really like it too, and my bangs are pretty similar.</p> <p>In terms of styling, I've been told not to use any product on my bangs. It will make them greasy and clumpy. I shower in the mornings, towel dry my hair, and comb it into place before it can dry much (probably within 5 minutes of getting out of the shower). They air dry quickly into place, and I'm all set for the day. </p> <p>No products, no blow dryer, no round brush. The couple of times I have let them dry too much before combing them into place, they have been "off" all day. I have no idea what I would do if I showered at night (or not everyday), so I hope you shower every morning too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249060 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:18:05 +0000 Barbara 249060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of your bangs, but I agree with Angie that they should be layered and blended. Ideally, they should be more fringey, not heavy and in your face. And end just above your brows. </p> <p>I've had bangs for years, so my opinion is somewhat biased! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249056 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:14:40 +0000 Anonymous 249056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New here too, but *I* think it looks GREAT on you! I thought about getting a fringe cut a few weeks ago when I went in for a trim, but my forehead is too small for that thick of a bang, so I chickened-out. Really, I think it looks perfect the way you have it styled in the picture! I do agree that a tad shorter might be more comfortable for you. My mom absolutely HATES anything hanging in her eyes. Drives her bonkers, so she has to keep bangs just above her eyebrow (more like that second picture of Jessica Simpson). I'm a hair-in-my-eyes kinda girl, so it wouldn't bother me, but you see it's all personal preference </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249043 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:49:11 +0000 rute 249043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why??????????????????????<br /> It's so lovely! Sometimes we have an adaptation period to the new cut..<br /> Repeat with me.. Gorgeous hair, gorgeous color, I'll get used to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249019 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:23:09 +0000 Sarah 249019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm new to the forum but for what it's worth your fringe suits you, it's like mine, I find using a round brush and wrapping it round the brush away from my face so backwards then blasting it with the dryer is the best way to style it, it sounds really odd but it works, I also use my straighteners on it pulling the fringe to the side and curling the ends under slightly in the direction that I want it to lay. If it was thinner then it would be more likely to just separate if it got slightly greasy or rained on and hang in strands. I also dampen mine then redry it to set it back into style, I blast it to the side from the root with my dryer. Sometime I pop sectioning clips in it whilst I'm doing my make up to train it to the side.</p> <p>You could get it cut into more of an angle to stop it falling in your face.</p> <p>Love the dry shampoo suggestion, I'm going to get some, it will be easier than just washing my fringe in the sink or having to wash all of my hair when it doesn't all need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-249002 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:14:48 +0000 Queen Mum 249002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is quite flattering actually. I agree with Sharon that perhaps they need to be a tad shorter so that you aren't feeling them fall on your eyelids (that would drive me crazy)</p> <p>The whole cut is really really cute Karen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248993 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:32:59 +0000 bj1111 248993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i know that you're the one who has to be happy with your fringe...BUT from here, i think it opens up your face and the whole style is very youthful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248983 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:09:34 +0000 Theresa 248983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW Karen, can I just say how BLUE your eyes look in that pic!!!</p> <p>I like your fringe too, but can understand where you are coming from. I don't have any advice as I just cut it all off into my pixie LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248964 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:19:03 +0000 Sharon 248964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I like it too! Maybe it is the wrong length for you - I know that if they are just a little too long they can hang in your eyes and be very annoying. A few centimetres off may make all the difference in terms of "live-ability", and I do like the way the fringe brings out your eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248958 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:46:17 +0000 CK 248958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I can see of it, your fringe looks very cute! What about it don't you like? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248957 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:40:24 +0000 puffenstuff 248957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Renata here is a pic. I've worn it pinned up all day so I've wet combed it a dried it so hopefully you can see what it looks like. It looks alot worse than this in the mornings and I have to work very hard and use alot of hairspray to get it to stay over to the side. Sorry if the pic is a bit dodgy it was taken with my phone :-(</p> <p>I found some pics of Ashlee Simpson where I like her fringe but dont know if these would be suitable.<br /> <a href="http://models-hq.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ashlee-simpson-hair-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://models-hq.com/wp-conten.....hair-1.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://www.watchesstoresonline.com/images/upload/Image/Ashlee%20Simpson(1)" rel="nofollow">http://www.watchesstoresonline.....Simpson(1)</a>.jpg </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248932 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:22:28 +0000 Kari 248932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish you and I could even each other out. My sideswept bangs worked well for the first few weeks of my cut, but very quickly hit an awkward length - especially for wearing glasses.</p> <p>I hope that your hairdresser can help you find a happy medium even if you decide not to keep your fringe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248920 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:06:29 +0000 Jenava 248920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, hair grows....think of it as a learning. I have a fringe, but I think it suits my style and face, and I've learned to trim it myself (with lessons from my hairdresser) so the upkeep is a tiny bit easier. </p> <p>Also, slightly OT, but I've been using dry shampoo in my fringe since I don't wash my hair every day. I hate any hint of grease in my fringe, and the dry shampoo is the perfect solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248917 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:01:03 +0000 taylor 248917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And one of the many reasons why I rarely recommend fringe/bangs! And by bangs I mean at the eyebrow or above<br /> Unless one is willing to deal with the varying lengths and constant up keep and styling of bangs they are a problem for most. especially if you have any wave or curl!</p> <p>I have always worn a small fringe and it is constant upkeep...but I can do that. Below the brow and side bang is much easier for most to maintain unless you have very short hair.</p> <p>Give it a couple weeks and you should be much happier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-i-dont-like-my-new-fringebangs#post-248884 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:25:18 +0000 Angie 248884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps you can have some layers cut into it and around it? </p>