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"With apologies to Mia Farrow's pixie, Dorothy Hamill's wedge, and Jennifer Aniston's \\\"Rachel,\\\" Kate Middleton's glossy brown waves may be the most-obsessed-over hair in human history. The Duchess recently debuted some bouncy layers and\u2014gasp\u2014face-framing bangs, and I predict that millions of women around the world will follow suit (I realize I'm going out on a limb here). But as much as I'm digging her fringe, [Middleton reportedly said she wasn't sure about the cut after a few gusts of wind disheveled the style.](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2239669/Ill-Duke-Cambridge-sets-tongues-wagging-accepting-babygro-gift-visit-namesake-city.html) In the name of public (royal?) service, allow me to offer up these pointers on how to manage your bangs.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n                   \\n\\n__Consider your face shape.__ These long bangs look particularly flattering on oval or round faces. Skip this style if you have a square or heart-shaped face, since it can make your face look wider than it really is.\\n\\n\\n\\n__Use products sparingly.__Overloading on heavy serums and creams can leave bangs stringy and flat, so stick to a single lightweight product. Try [John Frieda Frizz-Ease Sheer Solution Lightweight Frizz Control](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/hair/defrizzer/2012/john-frieda-frizz-ease-lightweight-frizz-control-serum) to smooth hair without weighing it down.\\n\\n\\n\\n__Add volume.__ Hairstylist Garren recommends using a fine-tooth comb to pull bangs away from your face while blow-drying, creating volume at the root. To finish, run a flatiron over the ends to keep them polished and frizz-free.\\n\\n\\n\\n__Play up your eyes__. Since these bangs draw attention to the eyes, try this look with a bold swipe of [colored liner](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/search?makeup-products=eyeliner&amp;amp;makeup-shades=berry&amp;amp;makeup-shades=blue&amp;amp;makeup-shades=coral&amp;amp;makeup-shades=gold&amp;amp;makeup-shades=green-shade&amp;amp;makeup-shades=orange&amp;amp;makeup-shades=peach&amp;amp;makeup-shades=pink&amp;amp;makeup-shades=purple&amp;amp;makeup-shades=red&amp;amp;makeup-shades=rose&amp;amp;makeup_b=true) or a classic smoky eye.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  __RELATED LINKS:__\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u22C5 [Daily Beauty Reporter: Watch Out, Blowout Bars: The Bang Station Opens](http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2012/10/the-bang-station-at-the-private-room-salon.html)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u22C5 [Daily Beauty Reporter: How To Deal With Growing Out Your Bangs](http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2012/08/tips-for-growing-out-bangs.html)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u22C5 [The 6 Best Hairstyles with Bangs](http://www.allure.com/hair-ideas/2012/best-hairstyles-with-bangs\\\\#slide=1)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u22C5 [Find the Best Haircut for Your Face Shape](http://www.allure.com/beauty/face-shape)"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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