The key to bangs is to make sure they aren't too short, or they'll look dated as in the picture on the left. The best bangs are brow-skimming and a bit longer on the ends than in the middle. Also consider long, side-swept bangs, which can hide a high forehead while showing off the eyes.
Oval Face Shapes - - Best and Worst Haircuts for Oval Face Shapes
By Julyne Derrick, About.com
The Right and Wrong Way to Wear Bangs
Anna Kournikova
Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images & Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images
Bangs are totally hot and if you have an oval face, you can get away with all bang types: brow-skimming bangs, long, side-swept bangs, short bangs, heavy bangs, etc.
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- Oval Face Shapes - - Best and Worst Haircuts for Oval Face Shapes
- Oval Haircuts - - The A-line Cut Shown From the Back
- Wavy, But Not Toooooo Long
- You Can Get Away With Long, Beachy Waves (Lucky You!)
- If Your Face is Long, Stay Away From Super Long Hair
- Oval Faces Look Great in Super-Short Hairstyles
- A Short Bob With Uneven Edges is Super Modern
- The Right and Wrong Way to Wear Bangs
- Try a Sophisticated Bob to Show off Chin, Cheekbones
- Add Bangs to Your Bob to Great Effect
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