Side Bang Hairstyles for Long Hair
While brow-skimming and one-length bangs cut across the forehead come and go as a trend, side bangs effortlessly stay in fashion because they are more manageable than shorter bangs. Worn with hair past shoulder length, side bangs can be cut especially long, even allowing the wearer to push them off of the face entirely if desired. As famous personalities such as Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner and Lauren Conrad have been frequently photographed wearing side bangs with long hair, the look has become a coveted one for fans of celebrity style.
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Identification
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Side--or sideswept--bangs are cut differently from conventional bangs in that they are angled down onto one side of the face. The shortest section, where the bangs begin, is roughly aligned with the nose. The farther away from the center of the face the bangs are, the longer they get, creating a gradient slanted effect. Side bangs sometimes barely resemble traditional bangs, appearing instead to simply be the shortest part of a layered haircut on long hair. The longer your hair is, the longer side bangs can be. They are also called "side fringes."
Function
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Sideswept bangs can be added to long hair to give it texture and character, particularly if you want to keep the length of your hair but also want an evident change in style. You can also get side bangs to soften your look and the appearance of any overly angular facial features if long hair ages you, yet you prefer to maintain the length to have more styling options. For those who normally do not look good wearing the shorter bang varieties, you can still stay in vogue when celebrities make forehead fringe trendy; just get side bangs instead.
Types
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There are a few ways to wear side bangs with long hair.
If hair is worn down and straight, a flat iron may be used to get flawlessly smooth strands. Keep side bangs from hanging limply by blow drying them diagonally in the direction you prefer them to lie, gripping them with a round brush as you blow dry. Finish by applying a spot of hair wax evenly onto bangs to keep them in place. If hair is worn wavy, bangs may still be kept straight for a polished and glossy look.
For a casual yet chic hairstyle, pull hair into a ponytail, twist or bun, leaving sideswept bangs down to frame the face and keep the look from turning too severe.
At parties or glamorous events where an updo is preferred, long side bangs can be styled with a curling iron to create tendrils around the face. As side bangs for lengthy hair are longer than side bangs for shorter hairstyles, you have room to use a 1-inch or even 1 1/2-inch curling iron barrel to get loose curls or waves. For tight ringlet curls around the face, use a 3/4-inch spiral curling iron barrel.
Regardless of how the rest of the hair is styled, a deep side part makes side bangs stand out more and refreshes the overall hairstyle.
Benefits
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Side bangs on long hair don't require much of a commitment as they can be worn in several ways. Unlike short bangs, which stay on the forehead until they begin to grow out, side bangs can be brushed to one side, held in place with a headband or barrette, or even pulled back as part of a high ponytail if they are relatively long. They are also the easiest kind of bangs to grow out, as their considerable length allows them to blend with long hair even if not tied back. This can be done by holding the bangs backward over the head with a brush while blow drying to train them to stay completely away from the face. Mist lightly with hairspray to set bangs.
Considerations
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To create a new look, formerly short bangs that are in the process of growing out can be brushed to the side of the face as instant side bangs; however, when deliberately requesting side bangs to incorporate into a long hairstyle, make sure your stylist does not cut off too much hair. Side bangs that are part of a long hairstyle can never be too long, but it is possible to cut them too short so that they cannot function as side bangs. An indication that bangs have been cut too short is if you find it challenging to sweep them to the side. Even without any styling product, long side bangs can effortlessly be coaxed into the sideswept style using only the fingers.
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