What are Birkin Bangs?
Birkin Bangs are wispy retro bangs inspired by Jane Birkin. Jane Birkin was a British actress, singer, and French style icon of the 1960s and 1970s who wore these trendy low-maintenance bangs and inspired the expensive Hermès Birkin Bag. Known for her stylish wardrobe and chic fringe, Birkin became the epitome of the cool, French-girl look.
Birkin Bangs are shorter and closer to your eyes than Curtain Bangs. The main difference between Birkin Bangs and Curtain Bangs is the length. While Curtain Bangs have longer tendrils between the mid-cheek and chin, Birkin Bangs are cut closer to the eyes and brows. They’re also closer to classic straight bangs that have grown out a little than they are to Curtain Bangs. Curtain Bangs are fuller and heavier, while Birkin Bangs have wispier ends.
How to Get Birkin Bangs
Ask your stylist for wispy bangs that skim your brows. Most stylists know what Birkin Bangs are, but it’s always a good idea to tell them what you like about the cut. This can help them customize your fringe to your hair texture and face shape while still getting the same feel of Birkin Bangs. Take in reference pictures of the style you want. When choosing which photos to bring, try to find models with a hair color and texture similar to yours. Create a Pinterest board to save images of Birkin Bangs to share with your stylist.
Cut your own Birkin Bangs. Cutting your own bangs requires a steady hand and a good pair of hair-cutting shears. If you’re feeling adventurous, cutting your own bangs gives you more control over the final look and makes upkeep easier. Start with clean hair that has been dried flat and straight. Then, section out a triangle-shaped wedge of hair that starts at the spot where the top of your head slopes down to your forehead. Using a comb, part the sides of the bang section down to the outside corner of each eyebrow. As you cut your bangs, cut the center of the bangs slightly shorter than the outer edges so they fall softly around your brows in a soft A shape. Slide cut the ends of the bangs to give them direction and remove weight without making them shorter. Slide cutting is when you slightly close and open the shears as you run along the length of a small section of hair. Blend the sides of the bangs into the rest of your hair by cutting them so they angle down to meet the sides of your hair. To give yourself a little more leeway when cutting your bangs, twist the section of hair and then use a point-cutting technique. If you’re worried about cutting too much, you may want to make an appointment with a professional hairstylist.
How to Style Birkin Bangs
Brush the bangs over your forehead. Use a ping-pong-sized puff of hair mouse to give your bangs more hold and body. Hold the hair dryer over your head with the nozzle pointed down to blow dry your bangs.
Blow dry your bangs with a small round brush. Divide your fringe into 2 sections, one above the other. Use the round brush and hair dryer to dry the bottom section, rotating the brush so the hair curls under. Then, repeat with the top section. Use a flat brush to blow dry your hair for bangs with a little less volume. As you dry the sides of your fringe, angle the brush to blend the shorter pieces in with the rest of your hair. Once your bangs are dry, use the blow dryer and brush to position them evenly over your forehead again, then work a small dab of texturizing paste into the ends for a piece-y look.
Refreshing Oily Bangs
Wash your bangs daily. The best way to keep your bangs looking great is to wash them daily, even when you don’t wash the rest of your hair. Wet just your bangs in the shower or over the sink. Lather your fringe with a drop of shampoo then rinse. Skip conditioner or heavy styling products that can weigh bangs down.
Use dry shampoo or powder to soak up oil. Spritz dry shampoo on the roots of greasy bangs and let it sit for a few minutes to soak up the oil. Then, massage the dry shampoo into your hair with your fingertips. Spray dry shampoo on squeaky clean bangs to give them extra texture and a perfectly imperfect vibe.
Why You Should Get Birkin Bangs
There’s no “right” hair texture for Birkin Bangs. Birkin Bangs are perfect for people with straight, fine hair because they give bangs more texture. However, people with all hair types can wear Birkin Bangs as long as your stylist matches the cut to your hair texture. For example, people with wavy textures may need to spend extra time smoothing and styling Birkin Bangs with a blow dryer to get the look.
Birkin Bangs can work with any face shape. You may have heard that Birkin Bangs are only for people with long or square faces. The good news is that any face shape can wear Birkin Bangs with minor tweaks. Talk to your stylist about adjusting this fringe style to fit your face shape and features. For example, wear your Birkin Bangs a little straighter if you have a round face shape and thicker if you have a long face shape.
They’re low-maintenance. Usually, when you want to keep your bangs looking their best, they must be trimmed every 2-3 weeks. However, the wispy ends of Birkin Bangs make them a very forgiving style that looks great even when they’re a little grown out.
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