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Three different ways to wear baby bangs

- Nadia Albano

One of the biggest hair trends for 2018 is baby bangs; a short, choppy micro fringe that starts a few inches above your eyebrows.

It’s definitely not for everyone, however it can really modernize a haircut and open up the face.

It can be both edgy and soft and is a great alternativ­e to creating a pixie look without committing to going short all over.

This trend is influenced by the hairstyles of the 1920s, and was also made popular in the ’90s.

You’ll often see this fringe combined with a short bob hair length,

or with a longer layered length.

Celebritie­s such as Emma Watson, Sofia Boutella and Emma Roberts have been seen wearing this hair trend on the red carpet.

People either love it or hate it. How to wear it :

Sleek and straight : If you’re wanting to make a statement, go for a blunt and straight look. It’s sleek, striking and very bold. Be sure to use heat protection in your hair when using a flat iron. I recommend KMS TheralShap­e Hot Flex Blowdry Spray. It’s a medium hold prep spray for heat styling and is ideal for curling or straighten­ing the hair.

Textured and piecey: If it’s softness that you’re after, opt for a “livedin” look. If you have naturally wavy hair, enhance your natural texture. If your hair is naturally straight, use a curling wand to create a soft bend or wave in the hair. For finishing, I suggest using KMS Add Volume Texture Crème to define the look and for added volume and fullness.

Long and short : If you’ve got a longer hair length and are looking for a change, try this shorter fringe and incorporat­e long layers throughout the length to create dimension. To play up the long layers and to texturize the fringe, try KMS Hair Play Playable Texture, a workable and touchable spray that enhances texture.

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NADIA ALBANO/PNG Baby bangs — a short, choppy micro fringe that starts a few inches above your eyebrows — is one of the biggest hair trends for 2018.

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