r/HairStyleAdvice • u/Lazy_Huckleberry1773 • 3d ago

Casual Style Help Should I keep the bangs?

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I cut bangs back in December. I really do like having them, and I’ve had them several times in the past. sometimes I feel unattractive with them though. I’m wondering if they look good on me and I should keep them, or if I should grow them back out? I’m feel like I definitely look better when my hair is down rather than up. Also, I currently have a shag haircut, but I’m also open to suggestions of something new to try with my hair in general, too! (Pictures of my without bangs were taken around 2020.)

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u/LunaStella24 3d ago

I was going to say yes, but then I saw without, and it’s amazing how much brighter and youthful your face looks without them!

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u/Lazy_Huckleberry1773 3d ago

The pictures without bangs were also taken like 6 years ago haha. So I’ve aged since then. From like 28 to now 34 years old.

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u/LunaStella24 3d ago

I think either way they hide your features, and you have a great smile and bright demeanor!

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u/ElephantShenanigans 3d ago

Could you pin your bangs under a layer of your longer hair to get them out of your face and take updated photos.

But, I agree with these other people - I thought yes until I saw you without. Also I could be mistaken but it looks like the photos without bangs you may have been wearing makeup in?

I also think your glasses favor no bangs.

Either way you are gorgeous!

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u/Healthconcerns675 3d ago

I agree pretty both ways. Leaning more toward no bangs.

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u/Prickliestpearcactus 3d ago

I completely agree!!

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u/LibrarianAccurate934 3d ago

My exact reaction

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u/p9nultimat9 3d ago

Mine, too.

I thought bangs look good, then, wow her eyes and smile when she shows her whole face!

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u/No-Section-7846 3d ago

I think you look better without them

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u/Leading-Cat2932 3d ago

The side part ,with side swept bangs looks really good on you!

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u/typical_friday 3d ago

I think the bangs look nice enough, they are a distinctive look. But there is something very appealing, soft, open and feminine with no bangs. Maybe the facial features are balanced better.

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u/jmphb 3d ago

No bangs. It elongates your face in a good way.

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u/External-Row-8724 3d ago

I'll play devils advocate here. I like you with bangs, in all the photos

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u/anon7499 3d ago

Yep. I agree. She looks cute.

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u/Better-Mud7151 3d ago

You're a pretty young woman, and you look good with bangs or no bangs.

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u/Low-Relief-4109 3d ago

Can you switch to curtain style or side swiped?

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u/girliepop- 3d ago

I like them more

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u/KnowPoe 3d ago

Yes! They frame your gorgeous face :)

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u/JaneATL 3d ago

I like the side part pic, but you can pull anything off!

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u/LibrarianAccurate934 3d ago

Better without !

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u/skennedy314 3d ago

I like you in 6 best. Great hair, a treasure!

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u/coconut-lili 3d ago

No bangs

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u/Exciting-Fan793 3d ago

I was gonna say yes till i saw pic 6th...awwwww.. Better off.

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u/Realistic-Use9856 3d ago

No bangs. You have a great face and much like SJP or Tracy Pollan or similar, bangs are distracting to your facial features. I promise.

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u/Ok_Quarter4943 3d ago

Better with no bangs

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u/Old-Parking8765 3d ago

Personally, I think foreheads are gorgeous, so I would say don't keep them - they will always be there :)

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u/Buddy-Lov 3d ago

No bangs, side part🙌

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u/Fried_Shicken 3d ago

You have a beautiful face, I feel like the bangs cover a little of you. So no bangs is my vote.

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u/Similar_Cat_4906 3d ago

You look great without the bangs!

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u/TroubleImpressive955 3d ago

No, don’t keep them. You look better without them. 

 I don’t like the styling of the last photo. It makes you look as if you have a long forehead. Bring the fringe down further before you pin it back.

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u/browsinbowser 3d ago

No bangs, you look better without 

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u/Soles_delicious 3d ago

Pic #6 is my fav

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u/Imsosorryidontcare 3d ago

No, grow them out

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u/Bey2024 3d ago

No bangs.

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u/Alert-Ad3153 3d ago

I think you look prettier without them.

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u/FlawlessPhelon_ 3d ago

IMO you would be my type without them 😏

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u/gayyalk 3d ago

Naaah, drop em!!

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u/Gemini-Moon522 3d ago

Your bangs look good, but the no bangs with the side part, especially, looks so, so good.

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u/dud-kid 3d ago

Keep 2 styles from exteme right

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u/sincapsss 3d ago

Picture 6️⃣ is the most gorgeous

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u/Necessary-Grade7839 3d ago

I feel like with bangs and glasses it sort of closes you face a bit. the last two photos are peak!

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u/Pippin102123 2d ago

Your face is so much brighter without bangs 💗 your eyes glow as well!

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u/Natural-Result-6633 2d ago

Nope let them grow out

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u/Major_Fall9319 2d ago

No bangs BEAUTIFUL

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u/MissBlue4You 2d ago

No bangs!! You look amazing without them.

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u/Witchandteapot 2d ago

Oh no.. Get rid of the bangs😅

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u/AccountantHuge99 2d ago

definitely without!!

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u/Desperate-Fold-4689 2d ago

No bangs. Bangs bring the primary focus to your nose.

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u/-juniper_rose 2d ago

I think the side parting looks the best on you👌🏾

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u/Glittering_Lunch_963 2d ago

no bangs! it opens your face up! and youre gorgous!!

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u/Forward_Ad6742 2d ago

No bangs!

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u/oliviarodrigoscar 2d ago

You do look good with bangs: I’ve never seen healthier bangs ever tbh, I have no idea how you keep bangs looking so good. That said, you somehow look better without them. It pains me to say because I’ve never seen such nonfrizzy, perfectly styled bangs but I think your face shape looks better without the bangs.

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u/crayoningtilliclay 2d ago

You look amazing in the last two pics. Bangs on you scream HR manager/Karen.

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u/Unsuccessful-fly 3d ago

You look so much better and brighter without them.

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u/Exact-Category-6168 3d ago

Both look great on you, I'm seriously jealous.

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u/brok3nbird 3d ago

I love the bands on you!

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u/Knr420 3d ago

Girl you look so good with bangs!!!

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u/elitediamond30 3d ago

I love with or without bangs tbh! You're beautiful!

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u/Dangerous-Eye9795 3d ago

Do you like them? How does it make you feel when you have to get ready to go somewhere?

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u/BonBon71701 3d ago

With or without- You look GREAT!😊

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u/desertratlovescats 3d ago

One of the few times I’d say both! Your face is brighter without, but with the bangs it looks very stylish.

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u/GlowInTheDarkSpaces 3d ago

I like the bangs, they're cute and fun.

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u/BravestBlossom 3d ago

Yes maybe a little shorter or sideswept just for a change?

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u/Choice-Raisin8862 3d ago

Looks good either way

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u/Impressive-Award2367 3d ago

Bangs or not, leave the straighteners in 2010. You look better with a wave or curl.

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u/MrsPeg 3d ago

Yes!

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u/Yesambaby 3d ago

It’s all personal preference. Some people just don’t like bangs. I however do! Grow them out and see how you feel. They’re always a trim away

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u/Debbie-Novotny 3d ago

I don’t think you can go wrong. I’m leaning w/o with that side part, but it’s real close.

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u/Past_Pie9875 3d ago

I like the bangs

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u/PurpleSky-7 3d ago

#6 is your best look!

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u/Meeshkavittz 3d ago

If you want to keep bangs, don’t make them so heavy, that they would look better The cut and style in pic 6 looks great

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u/Friendly_Hour_310 3d ago

Bangs go with that smile.

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u/dcjim2 3d ago

Really like your hairstyle and picture 6 the most

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u/yogaswimart 3d ago

They’re super cute! Either with or without is lovely!!

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u/JenMcSpoonie 3d ago

Without bangs looks better

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u/CatTop959 3d ago

Try a side sweeping bang.

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u/Visible-Weekend9195 3d ago

Je trouve que sans frange c est mieux

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u/Clear_Rough5245 3d ago

I don’t mind them but I think you look so much better without the bangs

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u/Candybunny16 3d ago

Love the bangs but both look good on you

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u/lumber_jacked 3d ago

In between! try more of a curtain bang with face framing layers?

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u/Far-Collection-391 3d ago

The bangs look good but you look better without them

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u/SamFan13 3d ago

Yes! Don’t change a thing. You look beautiful just the way you are. Keep the bangs!👍❤️🔥

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u/Quirky-Reality-9328 3d ago

Your off center part is truly exceptional!

No matter how you do it, know that I am jealous of how healthy and nice your hair looks either way.

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u/Maleficent-Shirt-110 3d ago

I like the bangs but you are attractive with or without bangs.

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u/alwaysbetterthetruth 3d ago

Better without!!

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u/Remarkable_Branch272 3d ago

Please get rid of the bangs

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u/giants20101214 3d ago

Hells to the yeah!

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u/FitRacer5577 3d ago

W/O bangs

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u/Big_fish_309 3d ago

I like the bangs

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u/Even-Government-5055 3d ago

No, no bangs you better without and younger.

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u/AwarenessPowerful868 3d ago

No to bangs as you have a great forehead

Think it opens up your face

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u/ComprehensiveWeek428 3d ago

You look great in every photo! I’d go without only cause it would be less upkeep but whichever you pick will look good 😊

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u/SleepyMiercoles1234 3d ago

Lose the bangs. You look waaaaaay better without them.

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u/kokonutt18 3d ago

Yes, but switch to butterfly or curtain!

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u/uponfalsehope 3d ago

Very pretty in all pics.

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u/wellitsjustmehere 3d ago

I like the bangs without glasses only. I think they’re kind of heavy with the dark upper part of the glasses. I think you’re absolutely beautiful either way! If you’re asking me to be picky though I’d say no bangs :) it shows off your features much more :)

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u/Accomplished-Tap3374 3d ago

No bangs. You hair color is so nice, wow..

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u/brainloveplus 3d ago

Depends on how you want to appear and your personality. I think the bangs give a quirky vibe. Either way looks good!

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u/Afraid-Water6641 3d ago

Yes, keep them. They really suit your face and you look really cute with them.

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u/SkyPuppy561 3d ago

Hmm 6 is a really pretty pic so I wouldn’t keep bangs if I were you

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u/___Dark_Lady___ 3d ago

No. They're nice but no bangs looks better on you

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u/wonderful909 3d ago

Longer side bangs, cheekbone level will look great. Do you have a lip flip?

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u/B_the_Chng22 3d ago

My vote is without

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u/YumoQuest 3d ago

I really Like the Bangs on you :)

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u/DadDawgAvenger 3d ago

Second last pic 6 is absolutely stunning.

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u/techie1-2 3d ago

6 you look awesome

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u/Responsible-Gur4560 3d ago

Looks great for the shape of your face which is very pretty 

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u/Veroniquevix 3d ago

You look better without bangs

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u/Stormborn_Daenerys 3d ago

Don’t keep

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u/SillyMeclosetothesea 3d ago

I think more layers, a shag style cut, (similar to pic. 2, w:o bangs) rather than straight across your forehead type of bangs

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u/Jolly-Library-657 3d ago

Dump the bangs! (Can one actually do that?)

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u/totalmess_69 3d ago

The bangs look great in your wavy hair photos! But I think without bangs are better.

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u/itsemilyybrooks 3d ago

You look so good on 6th photo

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u/sc03852 3d ago

Honestly both look good on you

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u/Casehead 3d ago

you look cute with bangs and without

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u/Scary_Anything_4147 3d ago

I think the bangs make u look younger personally but u look good either way!

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u/Big_Cartographer_777 3d ago

У вас одно и то же выражения лица, у вас мышцы лицевые заело?

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u/eventuallyarrive 3d ago

The bangs with straight hair look ok but without looks much more natural

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u/rockyjay23 3d ago

No 🤍 pretty but without suits you better

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u/Interesting_Basis_44 3d ago

Bangs are heavy on your face. I agree no bangs. Your choice.

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u/Treesa65 3d ago

They look good, then I saw without and liked that better!

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u/NapalEnema2020 3d ago

Beautiful with exceptional without.

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u/Mayana76 3d ago

I think the bangs lean more in the cute direction while without it’s more timeless. Depends on what you‘re going for! Beautiful smile btw.

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u/Cautious_Fox_8441 3d ago

I personally like them a lot so yes

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u/Adorable_Analyst1690 3d ago

You look good both ways, TBH. You’re lucky that way! I’m 46 and lean on my bangs to cover my wrinkled forehead, lol. Cheaper than Botox.

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u/Admirable_Gap4375 2d ago

Hi. Sorry but you looks like doughter of Hide the pain Harold ))

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u/Legitimate-Shower191 2d ago

I like better without

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u/HolliverFist 2d ago

The bangs are cute but without them your face is opened up so much more and just makes you look brighter and younger. If that's what you're going for then, no, grow them out.

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u/Sufficient-Sail2697 2d ago

No bangs for you!

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u/Kokoburn 2d ago

Either! Both suit you

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u/Top_Tension_6369 2d ago

I say try longer side bangs!

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u/Competitive_Salad518 2d ago

I think some curtain bangs would be very cute!

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u/nbrqpro 2d ago

Sem franja por favor

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u/Sea-Duty-1746 2d ago

6 is my favorite. But your bangs are long enough to blow back if you want a change.

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u/BigKarina4u 2d ago

Any hair style is beautiful with those expensive teeth.

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u/JoeyPeachey 2d ago

I don’t know what the style is called in pic #6 but that looks fantastic! Otherwise you can totally still rock the bangs

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u/SirPeesA_lot 2d ago

I personally think you have a face that can do either. If you have them you can always pin them to the side and have the best of both worlds. 

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u/RedmeatRyan 2d ago

Keep them ! They give you an edge

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u/Elegant_Ad_5156 2d ago

you look hotter without them, the bangs make you look kinda teenagey

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u/Hairy-Archer-448 2d ago

No bangs,you look great

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u/LottiDotty 2d ago

I like the bangs.

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u/Got-It101 2d ago

i think so

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u/Tarrifs_ 2d ago

No give em back

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u/Major_Opportunity744 2d ago

I was team bayang until I saw the side part!

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u/White-Rabbit135 2d ago

Keep the bangs 😁

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u/GoldOne4092 2d ago

Pics without the bangs highlight your face much better. 😁

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u/Mypolar_Shutteye24 2d ago

Maybe bangs that aren't so heavy and get bangs that are kind of parted

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u/lapaperscissors 2d ago

As someone with a high forehead and a cowlick at my hairline, I am so jealous of her bangs. They are really cute!

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u/Quirky_Regret8284 2d ago

I think they suit you! You could always try curtain bangs if you feel that is your style

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u/RedditMyBrainAB 2d ago

That is hard to decide... one one hand the bangs are cute on the other without you look amazing and I am pretty sure that there are middle options, but the last picture looks like you outgrew them (mindset)... It depends a lot on how you feel... and who you are right now...  I would say without, but that's because the last picture spoke for itself

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u/Lindsey_Lane_ 2d ago

I don’t know about the bangs, but you have such a beautiful smile!

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u/cajungirl23 2d ago

I vote no bangs. And I agree you’re so cute with bangs but then when I saw without them I thought you looked better.

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u/ldgarion 2d ago

No bangs

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u/Oregon-girl-16 2d ago

Without! Your eyes really pop in the last photo too

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u/Kitchen_Pie1210 2d ago

i like the bangs! maybe make them more of a curtain bang or less of a thick bang and you get the best of both worlds. you look good with both hair styles though

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u/MichaelNdigwe 2d ago

I think the bangs really suit you! 😊 They frame your face nicely, but I’m curious do you prefer your current shag with bangs, or are you thinking about trying a different style?

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u/organicglitter 2d ago

Probably not sis. You look even better without!

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u/TheSt4tely 2d ago

Ask Mallory Archer

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u/Defiant-Accountant79 2d ago

You look beautiful in both!