The fringe style for when you’re not sure if you want to commit
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Entry-level bangs that are low maintenance and low commitment
Fringes are game-changers. They can completely overhaul your look. But sometimes they’re not always kind - the wrong fringe style for your face shape may end up drawing attention to features you’d rather not accentuate; some bangs hairstyles are super high maintenance and require more primping every morning than you have time for; and others simply don’t play nice with certain hair types (fine hair and curly hair, you guys have it the toughest).
Thankfully, side-swept bangs come with none of the aforementioned issues. Great for softening features, a side fringe is often longer and thicker, which makes them far less intimidating than a choppy, micro or blunt fringe. It’s the one fringe style anyone can pull off - and it’s so versatile. These celebrities are all the inspiration you need on how to style bangs in a side-swept, carefree way.
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Worried you're going to get sick of your new fringe? No problem - here's how to hide a fringe (temporarily).
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Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.