Nothing says adorable than a set of bangs, on a child that is. Just kidding! Bangs are an easy way to maintain a child’s hair and still look stylish whether she wears her hair down or in a ponytail. Bangs brighten the eyes and keep the hair from getting in them. Until, your hairstylist cuts them too short.
Happy Hump Day! Whoop Whoop! Welcome to Ask the Pro Stylist’s Wednesday edition of beauty advice, where I answer readers’ and guest questions. Today’s query comes from a client whose bangs I botched and after the chop job asked me if I’d feature her in today’s column.
Yes, we had a lot of fun and thankfully she is a friend as well as a guest, however, it didn’t stop me from perspiring as I finished the hair cut. So, what do you do when the bangs are too short?
A bang on an older woman may or may not be flattering. Heavy bangs can appear too immature and if they are too sparse, can be a nuisance. Finding the right fit as women age depends on face shape, style and the presence of widow’s peaks and cowlicks. An oval shaped face can sport any style, however a wispy bang may soften the edges of a square outline. Round faces will benefit from a little height and no bang, which will create a longer, more oval appearance. Bangs also cover the unwanted fine lines in the forehead, making them a better alternative to the dreaded injections.
My lovely client wanted a little more texture on top to add a bit of height to her diminutive stature. But after an hour of frolic and gossip, I was over zealous in my texturizing and chopped a hole where the bangs should have been left in a soft wisp.
The bangs were not falling as intended and after a few laughs and a notable effort to correct, I jokingly advised her to purchase bang extensions and then provided the real help.
Without cutting the bangs as short as the chop, I thinned the bangs as much as possible to lessen the bulk. I then owned my mistake and told her to come back as often as she likes, free of charge, so that I can even them up until they have grown in to her satisfaction.
We all make mistakes, however other hairstylists are more adept at hiding their mistakes, but I like to take an honest approach. We are all human and I want my clients to come back, and not go elsewhere, especially my friends, as true friends shouldn’t.
If you have a similar query to the bang debacle that you would like to see featured here on a Wednesday, please email me at DeirdreAHaggerty@gmail.com
Happy Styling! I love you Sim! Thanks for all of the laughs.
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A writer, author, NY & NJ State licensed cosmetologist, store and salon manager, beauty educator and executive school director, Deirdre Haggerty has been actively involved in the hair and beauty industry in New York & New Jersey for over 30 years.
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