Alexandra has bang issues. She wants them but when she has them, she fights with them. I think that is something that many of us can relate too. What’s a girl to do? I asked co-owners of Neil George Salon, Neil Weisberg and Amanda George, for their recommendations for a hair makeover for Alexandra:
Alexandra says:
I have a diamond/triangle face shape and my hair is thick and curly/wavy. I really want bangs/fringe, but am afraid to take the leap because the shorter my hair is the curlier and frizzier it gets. At the moment my hair is layered with length ranging from top of my shoulder to the bottom of the shoulder blade and I love the length. I’m afraid that if I get bangs then they will make my face look very round or they will be really thick and unappealing. I don’t want to get long side bangs, because I had them and they were really annoying. They were always poking me in the eyes and too short to push behind my ears. Any help for a new look would be really appreciated!
Neil says:
Honestly, I don’t think bangs are quite right for you. With your hair texture, it’s gonna be tough to have anything much shorter than a side bang (which you said you’ve had and you didn’t like). A great way to change up your look and make your texture more manageable would be for you to get a Brazilian blowout. A Brazilian blowout is a treatment performed with a special keratin conditioner, that smoothes the hair for anywhere from 8-12 weeks. If you were to get a Brazilian blowout, it would soften your curl and completely smooth the frizzy texture to give you a very glamorous and chic new look, all while keeping the length you love of your current cut.
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Amanda says:
As for your color, I would like to see it warm up a bit. A nice warm shiny brown, and a few caramel face framing highlights and tips, a la Jessica Biel. This look could also make you feel like a whole new you, but stay fairly low maintenance as well.
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Alexandra, we would love for you to send us a picture after you make some changes so we can see how happy you look with your changes! Best wishes!
Need A Hair Makeover?
If you are looking for a new look for you hair, email me (tammy[at]amominredhighheels[dot]com) a current picture of yourself (at least 350×350 pixels, please!) and tell me about your challenges, needs and how much you are willing to change your hair cut and color! Please put HAIR MAKEOVER in the subject line.
For further inspiration, check out the Hair Makeover page with great styles to “try on”!
About Amanda and Neil, co-owners of Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills:
Amanda is a celebrity colorist. She is a true artist when it comes to creating her masterpieces: beautiful heads of hair! Amanda is a mom with two young sons, a busy fundraiser at the boy’s school and 100% hands-on when it comes to running the salon and the new Neil George product line.
Neil is the man with the scissors. His talented hands have created some of the most beautiful styles in LA! Neil is the father of two young daughters who often spend time on Saturdays with Dad at the salon!
Neil George Salon is located at 9320 Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, (310) 275-2808.
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I have a love/hate relationship with my bangs too! Mostly I hate it. I will definitely ask if my favorite salon can do a Brazilian blowout.
UGH – I go back and forth between bangs and letting them grow out. I never like my hair either way LOL
I used to be the same way Jennifer! I’ve come to peace with the fact that I’ll always have a bang from here on out. They cover that ugly wrinkle between my eyes and they soften my look.