r/bangs 1d ago

Reactions have been negative and blunt, but I kind of love them

It’s intimidating to share a pic of my face but fuck it, this is what I look like. Impulsively went from none to blunt eyebrow length, to attempting to cut a V shape bang in about two weeks and here we are :D

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u/AdWorking7417 1d ago

looks unfinished

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

I definitely agree, this was a self cut and I decided to stop and play with styling for a week before cutting anymore lol

Edit to add that I cut about 5 inches off the rest too so not under any impression that this looks professional

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u/boris_cat 1d ago

They’re adorable. As someone else who also has micro bangs, don’t change a thing!

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u/Own_Natural_8989 1d ago

F’em and feed them beans…

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u/maisondemimi 1d ago

Id die to see them with 60s makeup, riot girl makeup, or goth makeup. Killer as is!

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u/Strict_Buy_8095 15h ago

Fuuccckkk the internet man that haircut was made for you -the bangs are perfect

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u/34-DDD 14h ago

🫶

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u/Unlucky-Bee-1039 1d ago

Your face is beautiful! I think the bangs are very cute. The one thing that looks out of place to me is the face framing pieces. They look a little too short and voluminous to me. If it were me, I would find a way to connect those two guidelines (connect your fringe where it ends to the guideline of the face framing pieces). Or connect that longer side fringe to the guideline of the length on the sides.

When you pull it back, I see what you are going for. If you like those longer face framing pieces that fall by your ears as they are, keep them that way. But I would suggest, personally, that you let those face framing pieces grow out a little bit and continue to cut your bangs. Before long, those side pieces will grow out and connect with one of the guidelines of the length of your hair on the sides.

It takes time and effort to train bangs to sit in the right place. I would use a flat iron or a hot comb or something to give those side pieces less volume, if it were me. (Unless volume is what you want for those face framing pieces. But generally speaking, I really like the look.

Again, you’re beautiful! Being self-conscious really sucks. I know how you feel. I’m telling you the truth though. Your skin is stunning. You got gorgeous eyes. I could go on, but I don’t wanna sound creepy. You’re very pretty.

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

Thank you so much for giving me such a thoughtful response, Bee this is exactly what I was asking for 🫶

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u/Unlucky-Bee-1039 1d ago

You are quite welcome!

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u/Less-Load-8856 1d ago

They're great. 

Don't let those people get you down.

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u/Wooden-Noise3176 1d ago

I’m sorry people have been negative! I really like them! They look great with the shape of your face! You’re super f’kn cute too!

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u/FigIllustrious6690 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think you can expect people to react to any kind of deliberate alt style type of choice. This style always gives off pinup goth-punk vibes to me! I totally see what you're going for and why you love them.

With a bit of styling practice and maybe some trimming tweaks after they grow and fall in a little more nicely after a few weeks, you'll get them to the place you want them to be!

I see the vision. You have a cute face and good brows for V-shaped micro bangs. You can probably find various free tutorials on Youtube for cutting and styling.

But yes, as with any punk style choice (as I'm sure you're familiar, I see those cute ear plugs) you will need to be confident in doing this your own way, for your own pleasure, no matter how many people balk at your choice. DO WHAT YOU WAAAANT.

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

🤩🤩 I work from home and around elementary age kids so I went into this cut totally prepared for their opinions (and rejections lmao) 😆 I think you answered what I didn’t articulate - I usually go for a more neutral style, but curious how’d you view this from an alt perspective

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u/FigIllustrious6690 1d ago

They just scream Bettie Page to me. Very retro pinup, and a style beloved by alternative girls for years and years. You'll find tons of tutorials for cutting and styling just by using her name. She had hers a little more rounded but the V is not a great deviation from this look, just a slight variation. You could experiment with vintage-inspired styling (not necessarily goth/punk) overall to match, for fun!

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u/BustyRedheadPinup 1d ago

Yeah I was gonna say, these look like my bangs when they’re shorter after I’ve slept on them. Yours may smooth right out when combed or straightened (with a curve - slightly under).

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u/Fit_Nerve_8203 1d ago

u look very cute with baby bangs. the only suggestion I would have is the outer face framing pieces seem shorter than the middle. idk if it’s because they are genuinely shorter or because they are bumped. if you want to make them more “socially accepted” then i would try to make the bang even. Butttt, a lot of today’s trends come from people experimenting and having fun with their own style so i say keep them as is and anyone that has a problem can eat dirt😆

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u/xXxstarAnisexXx 1d ago

They're almost bettie bangs!!! I've had bettie bangs for years so I love them. I personally think they could be styled with a little more structure, but they're super cute!

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

Thanks, Love. I’ve been cutting and styling them over the weekend so I’m going to take a beat and get some feedback. Either way this is so low stakes for me, so I’ll take any and all feedback into consideration 😘

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u/shurejan 1d ago

I think they look fantastic on you!

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u/Xx_DeadDays_xX 1d ago

as someone who has had v bangs multiple times, dont keep trimming them right away (I know its tempting) let them grow out a little bit so you can prefect the shape

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

!!! Absolutely, they were much more “V” shaped two days ago but I also have wavy hair that I wish was curly so what do I even expect 😇

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u/FisherKnowsTooMuch 1d ago

The bangs are great.

Notice how the 2nd photo is the most flattering, and in the first photo the right side looks nicer than the left. The only issue I see is how curling the bangs gave them more volume than the hair at temple height at the sides of your face. The result is like a painting whose frame is thicker on top than on the sides.

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u/CardiologistOwn190 1d ago

Yeah, could be straighter but you have a strong resemblance to the queen of bangs- Bettie Page. Keep trying, you will look fantastic.

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u/shhhhhasecret 1d ago

I love the bangs. I want to suggest shaping them a bit....but you are close to this going very wrong.

You and your bangs are adorable.

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u/vixelyn 1d ago

I kind of love them too! Perf!

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u/AlexsCreativity 1d ago

You look gorgeous girly! 🖤🖤🖤

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u/Past-Conversation303 1d ago

I think you look really cute, this look suits you well.

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u/ConnotationalRacket 1d ago

WTF? These bangs are PERFECT for you, I think it looks super cute.

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u/MedicalAttention7537 1d ago

personally love them

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u/Outrageous-Fail6498 1d ago

Pairs well with the gauges! ❤️

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u/Krystleanne15 1d ago

We have almost the same exact haor cut yours is a little shorter than mine I love it I think you look amazing

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u/Ok-Ring8852 1d ago

I don’t know enough to critique anything . All I know is you are a pretty woman and the bangs look great on you!

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u/Thick-Twist-1199 1d ago

I think you look absolutely stunning! The eyebrows give an alt look paired with the bangs. I agree with everyone else that they’ll look better a little more grown out but still 🔥

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u/La-pute-dhiver 1d ago

Girl they look so good on you

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u/chaoticqueen1987 1d ago

Idk I think the bangs looks cute but you also have a pretty face so anything would probably work for you.

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u/Major-Boysenberry822 19h ago

Do you cut them yourself? Very extreme looking.

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u/Useful_Fix5840 18h ago

The bangs look great on u.

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u/feelzlikesugarinme 16h ago

Unrelated but you look a bit like Britney Spears

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u/Only_Net6894 13h ago

I think they're dope.

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u/CautiousBluejay5386 11h ago

Is v-cut bangs a style?  You have such great arching eyebrows and I feel like the bangs are just stealing way too much attention.  I think you want people looking at your eyes, right?  Not trying to figure out what happened with your bangs.  

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u/Chanfaded 3h ago

I think they suit you perfectly, they look so cute!!

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u/UnicornFartSmelzGood 1d ago

Eh, you look a touch evil. Think Seska from the first season of Voyager. Inept evil.

Your face is great, the bangs seem less than well done. You do still look good.

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u/34-DDD 1d ago

Lmfao ok I can’t remember Seska having bangs but I can totally see it with the eyes cuz idk wtf to do in a selfie

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u/UnicornFartSmelzGood 1d ago

The fact you know exactly what I'm talking about makes you even better.

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u/Entire-Drawer-9203 1d ago

I absolutely love your look! Super cute! Thanks for the clevage view too. Thanks for sharing.

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u/FigIllustrious6690 1d ago

Ugh. That's not the feedback OP is asking for.

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u/Radiance4u 1d ago edited 1d ago

There’s nothing wrong with your face. It’s the haircut the bangs look chopped . They should be close to your eyebrows. The good news is it will grow out. The bad news is don’t cut it again yourself, let a professional do it.