If you’ve had bangs as an adult, it’s likely that you’re either growing your bangs out or thinking about cutting them off again. It’s a cycle that’s hard to break out of — and I say that from experience. I’ve had all the hairstyles with bangs, from long to short and blunt to swept. I’ve also cut bangs immediately after I spent a year growing my last set out.
I can’t speak to the psychology of bangs compulsion, but I can tell you this. These days, hairstyles with bangs can look good on everyone. The trick is tailoring your bangs to the shape of your face and then styling them to match your age and, well, your vibe.
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Think of bangs as the little black dress of hairstyles — there are many options and you’re sure to find one that suits you.
The Most Flattering Bangs According To Your Face Shape
I’m sure you already have an idea of your face shape. If you own sunglasses or have had chat with your hairstylist, then you likely already know. Check out the chart to confirm your shape, and enjoy what you’ve got in common with some of our fabulous female celebs.
The texture of your hair plays a big role in how your bangs look. Personally, I would love a thick, blunt bang, but that’s fairly impossible with my fine, thin hair. Even if I find a picture of exactly what I want, I have to temper the expectation that the same cut will look different with my hair.
Search Google images or Pinterest or Instagram for hairstyles you like. And also see our suggestions by face shape below! For each that appeals to you, ask yourself two questions:
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Find at least two images that you think you can pull off, then ask your stylist for feedback. Also consult with your stylist on the care of the new cut. You’ll want to know going in if you’re headed for a big change in your styling routine.
A square face has beautiful angles. You will want to keep your bangs soft and swept and blended in to the rest of your cut. Think feathery layers.
A bang that is longer in the middle and tapered on the sides can be quite flattering on you. This slightly-round bang shape will compliment your “square” countenance well, and even make your cheekbones a little higher.
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A dab of pink blush will bring more attention to your cheeks, and slightly heavy eyeliner will bring balance to your new look.
Your round face has soft lines, and you can provide a nice contrast with a more angled cut. You can wear either a side-swept style or bangs that are cut straight across. The trick is to avoid blending or feathering the bangs into the rest of your cut. Let those bangs be distinct.
A straight-across bang a la Jennifer Hudson will emphasize your eyes. Get your bangs cut slightly above the brow line to show off your perfectly manicured eyebrows and smoky eyeshadow. A nude lip brings out your eyes even more and keeps the focus on the top of your face, where the bangs help even out a round forehead.
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Your heart shaped face tends to draw the eye to the chin, which is the point of the heart. Choose long bangs that fall below your cheekbones. These will almost be non-bangs, as they’ll be sideswept and ideally fall below your chin.
Taraji Henson’s bangs are shorter than chin-length, but still flatter. You can see they make her small forehead appear a little bigger, which adds proportion to the face. The slightly layered sides of the cut also make her cheeks a bit “slimmer, ” which puts the focus on her radiant smile.
Traditional, blunt cut bangs look great on a long face. Keep them straight across and on your forehead. When your bangs fall just below your eyebrows, the end result is super sexy. Note that a blunt bang can be more awkward to grow out, because they’ll fall right in your eyes for several weeks.
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If you prefer a softer look, a shorter, sideswept bang can work too. These look gorgeous as long as they don’t fall too low on the face. Keep the ends above your eyes, then add a gentle, curtain-style part in the middle or just off center. You just want a peek of the forehead here.
Your oval face is incredibly versatile. That means you can wear any kind of bang, so pick what suits your style. Edgy? Cut ’em short. Ethereal? Go for long and romantic.
Hannah Simone pulls off a straight, blunt bang, while Beyonce rocks the softer, sideswept style. The bangs world is your oyster, you gorgeous oval. Have fun with it!
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If you don’t have a picture in hand, articulating what you want to your stylist can be challenging. Here’s a rundown of bangs lingo that should help!
You’ll hear the terms “Bardot bangs” and “curtain bangs” used interchangeably. I like to think of the curtain style as being a longer version of the Bardot bang.
Side bangs come in all different lengths, which makes them very easy to grow out. These are similar to the Bardot style, but with a side part.
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Aka the Rooney bang. Rooney Mara has made the micro bang style in the modern era. Rooney’s ultra short length is tough to pull off, so the rest of us likely prefer a brow-length blunt cut.
Baby bangs are short. Really short. Try these after you’ve already had bangs and you crave a change. As your first bangs experience, these might be too shocking to get used to.; otherwise known as too easily forgetting how awful it was to grow out blunt, straight-across bangs so I took the plunge once again during the height of a humid summer. Not my proudest decision.
I wish I knew then how many different types of bangs exist, and that the key to the perfect fringe is picking the right type for your face shape. It can be the perfect accessory to make a major statement, soften features and complete your look. Whether classic, side, A-shaped or chopped, every face looks better with a bang, according to Edmondo Blando from Vanity Salon in Philadelphia. The best time to experiment is winter, he explained, they will grow out by summer. Ah, if only I could warn former me.
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Before saddling up to the chair, make sure you have an established relationship with your stylist. While bangs aren't tattoos, think of them as matte liquid lipstick. It's going stick around for a bit.
If there's any personal advice I can dish, it's this: Don't trust any stylist who's willing to chop your fringe while your hair is wet. Wet hair is longer than dry hair and you'll only notice major shrinkage as you begin to blow dry.
With this cut, Blando is drawing attention to Dilara Dogukan's eyes while lengthening her face. Straight-across bangs tend to add to the fullness of a round face, so a long, side-swept curtain bang creates a softer illusion. Her texture was a bit frizzy, so length is key to allow for the hair to be blown out with a flat paddle brush, Blando explained.
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Always ask for this type of bang to be cut 'feathery' so the hair is airy and will flow freely, versus a blunt cut that will not sweep as well, he added. This bang will not require upkeep and will grow out in 3-4 months without a trim.
These haircuts and hairstyles for round faces from celebrities can be inspiration for your next cut. Pictures of Adele, Chrissy Teigen, Selena Gomez and more.
The goal for this haircut is to slenderize the face while keeping the focus on her incredible cheekbones. Go for long, heavy bangs, as seen here on C. Kai Touch. The cut balances her face with A-shaped bangs that graze both sides.
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Oval face shapes have the most versatility, so Blando snipped Rachel Brodeur a classic, full fringe. Ask for bangs that hit between the brow and eyelash for the greatest impact.
Whatever you do, don't neglect the rest of your cut! Rachel has long, naturally red hair that did need some personalized long layers to complement straight-across bangs, said Blando.
Crescent bangs are great for heart-shaped faces. This option, as seen on Nikki Mueller, is longer on the outer edges to soften a top-heavy, wider forehead.
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The bangs should blend well with the layers ... this means more interior layers so the hair will have movement and blend to the longer layers, Blando said. Ask that bangs be tapered or thinned to the edges softly so they lay just right and aren't too thin.
Remember that the hair grazing your face may cause more oil build-up than usual, but you can easily separate bangs from the rest of your hair, give them a quick wash in the sink and blow dry them quickly to refresh your look without a full wash. Bangs also tend to dry faster, so blow dry them first to avoid frizz and flyaways.
