The trend chimes with a wider movement in hair, says hairstylist Halley Brisker, who works with everyone from Lily James to Kaia Gerber. “We’re seeing a move away from harder and sharper looks towards softer, more gently flattering ones,” he says. “We could even narrow this movement down to a particular era: the ’70s.”
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Working on both angular and rounder faces (“they can soften sharper features or frame a rounder face,” explains Brisker), Bardot bangs are a timeless style that transcends the trend cycle. Which is why they worked so well on Bardot back in the ’60s and ’70s, and continue to look fresh–and incredibly chic–today.
The key thing to note about Bardot bangs is the texture. For a lived-in, day-two finish, Brisker loves Olaplex’s 4D Dry Shampoo to “keep bangs oil-free while plumping and providing texture along the way.”
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Brisker also recommends getting reacquainted with the velcro roller for optimal Bardot bang styling. “I love a velcro roller,” he enthuses. “Blow the hair out with a medium-sized round brush, then pop a small-to-medium velcro roller in–make sure to roll the hair away from the face. It’ll create flicky gorgeousness.”
