I recently started filling in my hairline. I have a TON of baby hairs and it also makes my forehead appear larger so I fill in the baby hair area with eyeshadow that is similar to my hair colour. It also evens out my hairline. This is quite common with celebrities and on film sets to hide the blindingly white scalp. Like everyone else mentioned, contouring helps too.
I know how you feel, I've always felt that I had a huge forehead. I would say use bronzer on the outer edges to help with a shadowing effect. I started out with side bangs, now I have what I call sweepy bangs there almost full but they sweep to the side. They're great! Also to help with oily bangs (mine get like that and I hate it) use a little bit of baking soda and just brush it into your hair. It drys up the oil and is a quick cheap fix! Lots of luck :)
I so feel your pain, I always got made fun of it. I tried side bangs and it didn't help cause it wasn't thick and now I have full bangs and like it much better. I'm glad my hair doesn't get oily. I'll definitely look into contouring videos!
I agree with Sherry, there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube for contouring. I would recommend looking up MakeupbyLeinaBaaaby or KandeeJohnson. Both have awesome contouring videos.
I have seen some videos on YouTube on how to contour your four head to make it appear smaller. Unfortunately I don't have a link but I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find on YouTube. I just got bangs as well and my forehead has been getting oily so at night I be sure to pin them back or if you have a fabric headband that would work well.
alright so I feel like I have a five head. I have side bangs, but they tend to get oily after a while at school. Anything I can do with makeup to make it appear smaller?
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May 25, 2012
Heather H.
I recently started filling in my hairline. I have a TON of baby hairs and it also makes my forehead appear larger so I fill in the baby hair area with eyeshadow that is similar to my hair colour. It also evens out my hairline. This is quite common with celebrities and on film sets to hide the blindingly white scalp. Like everyone else mentioned, contouring helps too.
May 24, 2012
Heather H.
I know how you feel, I've always felt that I had a huge forehead. I would say use bronzer on the outer edges to help with a shadowing effect. I started out with side bangs, now I have what I call sweepy bangs there almost full but they sweep to the side. They're great! Also to help with oily bangs (mine get like that and I hate it) use a little bit of baking soda and just brush it into your hair. It drys up the oil and is a quick cheap fix! Lots of luck :)
May 24, 2012
Cristina H.
Why don't you google a good oil control shampoo or look for it on youtube reviews :)
May 17, 2012
Rina N.
I so feel your pain, I always got made fun of it. I tried side bangs and it didn't help cause it wasn't thick and now I have full bangs and like it much better. I'm glad my hair doesn't get oily. I'll definitely look into contouring videos!
May 17, 2012
Jamie A.
Do you mean lengthwise or sticking out? If its lengthwise you could try changing your eyebrow shape to make it look more symmetrical
May 13, 2012
Jena O.
Contour with bronzer or fill in your brows so they look thicker.
May 06, 2012
Christina L.
I agree with Sherry, there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube for contouring. I would recommend looking up MakeupbyLeinaBaaaby or KandeeJohnson. Both have awesome contouring videos.
May 06, 2012
Paige N.
thanks! (:
May 06, 2012
Sherry W.
I have seen some videos on YouTube on how to contour your four head to make it appear smaller. Unfortunately I don't have a link but I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find on YouTube. I just got bangs as well and my forehead has been getting oily so at night I be sure to pin them back or if you have a fabric headband that would work well.
May 06, 2012
Paige N.
alright so I feel like I have a five head. I have side bangs, but they tend to get oily after a while at school. Anything I can do with makeup to make it appear smaller?