She has been on all fronts for a few seasons.The fringe is available in short, long, straight version or even curtain.But we always have an apprehension before adopting it.And for good reason, it requires regular maintenance and does not go to everyone.Delphine Courteille, the stars hairdresser, guides us in this quest for the perfect fringe."The advantage of the fringe is that it can dress and even modify the perception of a face.She can hide elements of the face that we want to camouflage like too shaved eyebrows, scars on the forehead or a lion's wrinkle.Or, on the contrary, highlight our gaze, especially when you have clear eyes.Today, all hair types can wear it in style, including curly hair.On fine hair, the very thick bangs will even give matter.So which one to choose?
What fringe for me?
To find out if it suits us, just analyze your face in the mirror.Is it square, long or oval?Do I have cheekbones or not?etcOur expert is formal: “You have to know its facial shape to know which fringe to choose.»»
On a long face, a long straight bangs can reduce the length.
On a round face, the Jeanne Damascus tapered curtain bangs can extend.
On a square face, the curtain bangs or the seventies - shorter in the middle of the forehead and longer at the level of the tips - works very well.
On a rectangular face, the baby fringe or cut over the eyebrows will soften the lines.
On an oval face, all the fringes will go, especially the short fringe if you have a very fine face and small cheekbones.
But in addition to the shape of the face, other elements are to be taken into account."It must work with the profile, the nose, the chin, the eyes ...", explains the hairdresser of Inès de la Fressange.Thus, for a prominent chin, our pro advises to adopt a long fringe, almost like a wick with a line on the side.
The length of the hair is also essential in the development of the overall hairstyle."The Bardot fringe of the 60s is the most requested in the hair salon today.With a long square or XXL long hair it is the easiest to wear.It is perfect for girls who are afraid of the bangs because it is easier to hide and to push back if you ever get tired of it.To adopt the long fringe, you must have medium-length or long hair.“On a short cup, you can very well adopt a short fringe Léa Seydoux.»»
How to style it at home?
At home, we head his bangs using a heated brush or a hair dryer (always put the tip) and a brush adapted to the length of the fringe.The air is broadcast down.We do not forget to apply a thermo-protector spray beforehand to avoid damaging the hair over-collicités because we work more this area which tends to grease quickly.Delphine Courteille advises us to wash it with a toilet glove if the rest of the hair is clean.You can also opt for a dry shampoo.Detail less glamorous but not to neglect: our pro recommends spending on the bangs in winter and not in summer because heat and perspiration make the hair even greater.
To flatten the ears, you can put hair clips without folds used in backstage and heat with the hair dryer then lacquer.Or, the technique used by Naomi Campbell according to our expert: wind the fringe in a silk scarf so that it does not take too much volume.
Because the fringe requires maintenance, we even think of retouching at work.“You can buy a small wireless straightener to have all the time on yourself.It’s perfect for fittings and against ears.»»
Finally, some salons like that of Delphine Courteille offer "brushing memory", a keratin bath that hydrates and fixes the hairstyle for several months.A precious help which has a cost (250 €) but which saves the hours to row in front of its mirror ...
