Saturday, December 13, 2008

In The Cut: A Bevy Of Bangs


While the celebrity bob craze has died down—transitioning into lobs and, er, crobs, a neologism we just came up with to describe the cropped bobs, or shorter boy cuts, currently being enjoyed by Victoria Beckham and Rihanna—bangs are experiencing something of a revival. A host of A- (and B- and C-) listers are accessorizing their foreheads as of late, giving us the perfect opportunity to showcase the variety of lengths and styles on offer. To help you determine whether or not you can actually pull off these fringe benefits, we’ve enlisted Clint Wilson, creative director for Sassoon’s uptown New York City salon.

The Look: "This originates from Bettie Page," Wilson says, pointing out that if you have round cheeks like Petra, a pinup-girl style can add length to your face and flatter your bone structure. "It's not a great look for people with smaller foreheads, though," he adds, since it will make everything seem more condensed.

Try It: Blow-dry hair straight, curling the ends under slightly with a narrow-barreled round brush, and follow with Wella Sp Flashlight to add extra shine.

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