A guide to the best fringes for every face shape

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There are several different fringes you could try to frame your face, provided you choose the right one for you. “Bangs are a versatile way to frame the face, enhance features, and refresh your look," says Paras Sharma, style director of Looks Salon, which has outlets across India. Bangs need to be blended well with the rest of your hair with precise techniques and every cut should be bespoke.

“Bangs should be designed to enhance your natural features based on your face shape, hair texture, and even your lifestyle," says Riyaz Nagani, chief executive of salon Dessange Mumbai. If you have a round face,opt for styles that add length, like curtain bangs or side-swept bangs, suggests Sharma. "Avoid blunt bangs, as they can make the face appear rounder.

A square face needs softer, wispy, or layered bangs to balance angular features. Any style works for an oval face. For a heart face, you need bangs that balance a wider forehead and narrower chin, like curtain bangs or arched styles.

If you have a diamond face, side-swept or arched bangs soften sharp cheekbones and balance proportions. Full or blunt bangs shorten a long or an oblong face and create balance," says Sharma. He adds that bangs tend to get greasy faster than the rest of your hair due to contact with the forehead so wash often.

For cowlick control, blow-dry bangs immediately after washing to train them into shape. Anti-frizz products are your best friend in humid weather. “If you’re trimming at