Bottleneck Bangs: What They Are and How to Get Them
Learn what bottleneck bangs are, who they look best on, and how to style them before you visit the hair salon.
Getting bangs can feel scary. What if they look bad? What if they take too long to fix in the morning? Bottleneck bangs are a great choice if you want to try bangs without the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about this popular style.
What Are Bottleneck Bangs?
Think about the shape of a glass soda bottle. It is narrow at the very top, gets wider at the shoulders, and curves around the sides. Bottleneck bangs do the exact same thing.
They start short and light in the middle of your forehead. Then, they get longer as they curve past your eyebrows and hug your cheekbones. They are softer than straight-across bangs and easier to wear than full curtain bangs.
Who Do They Look Best On?
Bottleneck bangs work on almost every face shape. Because they curve, they help frame your eyes and soften sharp jawlines.
Round faces: The short middle part makes your face look a little longer. Heart or square faces: The longer side pieces soften wide cheeks and strong jawlines. * Oval faces: This shape can wear almost any bang, including this one.
They work best on straight, wavy, or lightly curly hair. If you have very tight curls, your stylist will need to cut them a bit longer so they do not shrink up too high.
How to Ask Your Stylist
Do not just walk in and say the name. Always bring photos to show your stylist what you like.
Tell them you want pinched bangs that are short in the center and curve down to your cheekbones. Ask them to keep the edges soft and piecey, not blunt or heavy. A good stylist will adjust the length to match your nose and cheekbones.
Daily Styling and Upkeep
Bottleneck bangs are easy to take care of compared to regular bangs.
To style them, use a round brush and a blow dryer. Blow-dry the middle forward, and sweep the sides away from your face. It only takes about two minutes. If you wake up with messy hair, you can just wet the bangs and dry them again without washing your whole head.
You will need a quick trim every 6 to 8 weeks. If you decide you do not want them anymore, they grow out easily into long face-framing layers. You will not get stuck in an awkward phase.
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