Bangs are a great way to transform your look and frame your face in a flattering way.
With so many different types of bangs to choose from, it can be tricky to decide which style is right for you.
Today I will give some TOP Ideas on switching up your look with a trendy fringe!
The Classic Blunt Bang
The blunt bang is a timeless and versatile look that suits many face shapes.
To achieve this full, straight across fringe, your bangs should be cut to one length with the ends trimmed to neatly sit right at or just above your eyebrows.
This creates a bold frame for your eyes and draws attention to this focal point of your face.
Blunt bangs work best on those with thick, straight hair.
The weight of the fringe is needed to keep the bangs from flicking up or parting.
Those with curly or wavy locks may need to blow dry the bangs straight and use styling products to keep the ends from curling under.
Choppy ends won’t have the same striking effect, so be sure to keep up with frequent trims if opting for the blunt bang.
This dramatic fringe instantly gives that sexy retro vibe. It looks great paired with a voluminous blowout or sleek straightened hair.
For added retro appeal, style your blunt fringe in a deep side part.
The bold framing of the eyes and brows makes this a powerfully feminine style. Play up the look with a cat eye liner and bold red lip.
The Side-Swept Bang
For a softer take on bangs, go for a side-swept style.
Rather than cutting the fringe blunt, ask your stylist for angled bangs that get longer as they sweep across your forehead to the side.
This creates a pretty, face-framing effect that is more subtle than a head-on blunt fringe.
Side-swept bangs are flattering on oval and heart shaped faces, softening sharper jawlines and drawing attention upwards to the eyes.
This style also gives round faces better proportions.
Avoid center parts with this look, as sweeping the longer pieces all to one side creates that fluttering, feminine silhouette.
Those with curly or wavy hair will need to blow dry their fringe straight and use styling product to direct the bend of the bangs to the desired side.
You can accentuate the sweep of the bangs by pairing them with longer, face-framing layers around the sides. This highlights the dimension of the angled fringe.
For fuller, thicker bangs, blunt cut the heavy fringe than sweep it off to one side. This creates a bold, thick sweep of hair across the forehead for a dramatic effect.
Play with a side-parted ponytail or half-up style to show off the bangs from all angles.
Wispy Curtain Bangs
For a soft, romantic vibe, wispy curtain bangs are the way to go. Rather than cutting a dense, full fringe, only the center portion is cut to brow length.
The hair on either side is left longer, gradual getting longer until it blends seamlessly into the rest of your hair.
This creates a swept across, layered effect that is incredibly flattering.
The longest pieces beautifully frame the cheekbones while the eye-grazing fringe softens the forehead and draws focus to your eyes.
Curtain bangs work with straight, wavy or curly hair, adding movement and dimension to your look.
When styling curtain bangs, use a round brush to sweep the fringe across your forehead to both sides, blending the layers together.
You can wear the center fringe full and straight for a boho feel or sweep it all off to one side for a more polished finish. Pair with beachy waves or a messy bun for that effortless appeal.
Full, Thick Bangs
Make a seriously stylish statement with big, thick bangs.
This eye-grazing fringe provides a heavy contrast to longer hair, creating a striking framed effect around your gorgeous face.
Bold bangs look best when cut bluntly and left straight and full.
Thick bangs demand attention, so they look best on those with prominent, symmetrical facial features. Oval faces and heart shapes are ideal canvases for showing off thick fringe.
Shorter forehead space also helps balance out the weight of the dense bangs.
For rounder faces or small foreheads, balance out heavier bangs with longer layers around the face.
Go for a retro-glam appeal by pairing your full fringe with voluminous curls or Hollywood waves. The Veronica Lake look is always a good idea.
For fuller, wavier hair types, embrace the texture by wearing your fringe natural and slightly mussed up.
The key is keeping the bangs full and forward – avoid swooping them off to the side which will take away from their striking effect.
Commit to the drama of big bangs by keeping up with frequent trims to maintain their bold impact.
Piece-y Choppy Bangs
If sleek and polished isn’t your thing, choppy bangs are for you.
Rather than cutting blunt bangs across, ask your stylist for snipped, piecy layers cut throughout the fringe.
This creates delicious texture and dimension in your bangs for an undone, tousled effect.
Choppy bangs pair perfectly with tousled bedhead waves and textures like crimped or curled hair. The pieces will blend seamlessly into styles with lots of layers.
They also look great accenting braids, ponytails and updos by softly framing the face.
To style, apply texturizing product like sea salt spray to your fringe when hair is damp.
Use your fingers to scrunch and arrange the bangs, sweeping pieces across your forehead for that styled yet undone vibe. Let your fringe air dry for best results.
Be sure to trim regularly to keep the ends looking fresh. Choppy bangs should graze just past the eyebrows at their longest point to properly frame the eyes.
Wispy Short Bangs
Short bangs make for an adorable retro style moment.
Keep them looking modern and flirty by asking for wispy, piece-y layers cut throughout the fringe rather than going for a severe blunt cut.
This creates softness and dimension while still allowing you to rock an eye-grazing fringe.
Wispy short bangs work best on those with small foreheads and round or oval face shapes. Longer foreheads will look more balanced with side-swept bangs or a fuller, thicker fringe.
The wispy texture is key in making short bangs feel modern and flirty. Focus the shortest, thickest part of your fringe at the center, softening the corners near the temples.
Style your short fringe with a light hold gel, sweeping the pieces together into a unified shape. Blow dry with a round brush to flick the ends under for a retro pin-up vibe.
Pair your short bangs with voluminuous curls, glam waves and high ponytails. The options are endless for creating cute styles that show off your face-framing fringe.
The Baby Bang
Also referred to as micro or Bettie bangs, the baby bang is cut extremely short, grazing the eyebrows or sitting even higher on the forehead.
This playful, daring fringe makes a bold fashion statement for the edgy girl. Baby bangs work best on those with small foreheads and oval faces.
They can also balance out longer face shapes when worn full and straight across.
For thick, full baby bangs pair them with sleek, straightened locks. Add some retro volume at the crown to balance out the weight of your eye-grazing fringe.
Keep makeup simple and focus on bold eyes and a neutral or nude lip.
For softer, wispier micro bangs try sweeping them slightly off to one side. This creates a fluttering effect that softens the daring look of straight-across baby bangs.
No matter how you style them, the key to pulling off baby bangs is committing 100% to the dramatic look. Getting frequent trims to keep them cropped above your brows will ensure your tiny fringe makes the statement you desire.
Curly Bangs
Girls with naturally curly hair can definitely rock bangs too!
The key is working with your texture rather than fighting it.
Ask your stylist to cut your fringe on the longer side, with the curls dry and in their natural form. Avoid blunt cuts which won’t hold the bend of the curl pattern.
For tighter curls, a shorter fringe with dense ringlets swept across the forehead looks adorable. Those with looser spirals can try longer curly fringe swept off to one side.
This creates a pretty curl cascade grazing the cheekbones.
When styling curly bangs, apply your usual curl products like mousse, gel or curl cream.
Diffuse your bangs first while drying to encourage the curl formation before letting the rest of your hair air dry.
Shake out the curls and arrange your fringe, sweeping it across your forehead as desired. Let those luscious locks do their naturally gorgeous thing!
The Side Fringe
For a sassy, face-framing effect, try a deep side fringe. This fun bang style makes a bold statement and shows off your gorgeous cheekbones.
To achieve the look, create an exaggerated side part and sweep all your bangs over dramatically to one side.
This style looks great with straight bangs blunt cut to accentuate the severe slant of fringe.
For added texture, ask for angled snips throughout your side fringe to give it movement and dimension.
Pair your side-swept statement fringe with voluminous curls or a sleek high pony for stylish retro glam.
The side fringe begs to be accessorized with bold hair jewels and accessories.
Adorn your lush locks with glimmering bobby pins, headbands and barrettes. Sweep one side of your hair back for maximum fringe emphasis. Dark lipstick and winged liner complete this seriously chic style.
Front Pieces Fringe
If you’re growing out your bangs but still want a flirty fringe effect, try front pieces.
Rather than cutting blunt bangs, ask your stylist for snipped face-framing layers around your hairline.
These should get slightly shorter as they approach the center of your forehead.
When styled forward, these graduated pieces create the look of bangs without the commitment.
They allow you to switch up your style, tucking them back to show off your forehead or sweeping them forward for that flirty fringe vibe.
Front pieces look great with tousled textures like beach waves, crimped hair and braids. The wispy pieces blend seamlessly into styles with lots of layers.
You also have the option of bobby pinning them back for a change of pace while growing them out. Whether you style them up or down, front pieces frame the face beautifully.
Bardot Bangs
Channel serious retro glam with Bardot bangs, named after bombshell actress Brigitte Bardot.
This throwback look is created by pairing baby bangs with longer strands left on either side of the fringe. Imagine the hybrid love child of baby bangs and curtain bangs.
The eye-grazing micro fringe is cut blunt while the hair left out along the hairline is softened.
This creates a super flattering frame all around the face. The balance of the bold short fringe with the longer wispy pieces gives seriously stylish vintage appeal.
Pair Bardot bangs with cat eye liner, statement earrings and voluminous curls or waves.
For added retro styling, backcomb the crown and sides for va-va-voom volume.
Whether your hair is up or down, these bangs are guaranteed to get attention. Their versatility allows you to don them with both edgy and feminine looks.
The Faux Bang
Not ready to commit to a snip but craving a fringe?
Try the faux bang for a temporary test run.
This trick gives you the look of bangs without any cutting involved. To create the illusion, part your hair deeply off to one side.
Then sweep all the front pieces diagonally over your forehead, directing them toward the opposite temple.
Use bobby pins to securely tuck the ends of your makeshift fringe behind your ear.
This keeps them swept across your brow to simulate cropped bangs.
Finish by teasing and spraying the fake fringe for added volume and hold. Style the rest of your hair as desired, taking care to keep the bangs swept to the side.
The faux bang is great for a quick style switch-up or costume easy.
See if the fringe look gels with your face shape before taking the plunge. This trick works best with straight styles where the makeshift bangs will lay smooth across the brow.
For curly or thick hair, opt for angled face-framing layers instead of a faux fringe.
Straight Across Bangs
Make a strong style statement with straight across bangs.
Also called blunt or fringe bangs, this eye-grazing style provides dramatic framing of your gorgeous features.
For straight across bangs, the fringe should be cut exactly even from one end to the other. Avoid any blending into the longer layers.
This bold, graphic look pairs best with straight, sleek hair.
Those with very curly or wavy locks should avoid severe straight across bangs.
However, softer curly fringe swept straight across can look cute on curlier hair types. Just be sure to commit to the required styling to keep the ends from flipping.
Straight across bangs place all the focus on your eyes and brows, so make sure to accentuate these with makeup. Amplify the retro style effect by adding volume at the crown.
This could come from teasing, a bouffant or a volumizing style like curls or waves. Keep ends sharply trimmed for maximum impact.
As we’ve explored, bangs offer so many options for transforming your look and accentuating your gorgeous features.
Finding the right fringe for your face shape and hair texture will help you decide which look is best.
Don’t be afraid to ask your stylist for a bang trim and be ready to commit to regular upkeep.
Your new fringe is guaranteed to give an instant style upgrade and confident, fashion-forward look.
So flip through those bangs for some fresh hair inspiration!
