Hi, I’m Lena — a professional hairstylist with over 10 years behind the chair. In this gallery I showcase 28 bangs hairstyles for women, from soft curtain bangs and wispy fringes to bold blunt cuts and micro bangs. These looks suit a wide range of face shapes and hair textures: curtain bangs soften square jaws, side-swept bangs lengthen round faces, and textured bangs work beautifully on thick or wavy hair. I’ve included styling tips alongside each photo so you can see how a cut performs wet vs. styled. Whether you’re after low-maintenance options, dramatic transformations, or ideas for growing bangs out gracefully, you’ll find inspiration here. I’ll also explain how to adapt each style to your hair density, recommend go-to products and tools, and share maintenance timelines so your new fringe always looks salon-fresh.
Long Layered Cut with Blunt Fringe and Beachy Waves
This long layered haircut features a blunt, eyebrow-grazing fringe with soft, face‑framing layers and relaxed, beachy waves. Suitable for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick density, it can be adapted for finer hair by adding subtle internal layers and root lift; very tight curls will require smoothing or a different layering approach. Styling technique: start with towel‑dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough‑dry with your fingers or a round brush to build lift, then section hair and create loose S‑shaped waves with a 25–32 mm curling wand or a flat iron, alternating direction and leaving ends slightly straighter for an undone finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light‑hold hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic hot‑tool technique and regular bang trimming. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and layers every 8–12 weeks, refresh waves with texturizer and scrunching, sleep on a silk pillowcase and use a weekly deep conditioner to preserve shine.
Long Layered Cut with Blunt Fringe and Soft Waves
This look features long, face‑framing layers with a full blunt fringe and soft, tousled waves — ideal for medium to thick hair and shoulder‑to‑long lengths. Fine hair can wear this style if layered strategically and boosted with root‑lift products; very curly hair will need smoothing before styling. To create it: start with a thorough blow‑dry using a round brush to smooth the bangs and add lift at the crown, then section hair and use a 1¼–1½ curling iron or large barrel wand to form loose waves, alternating direction for natural movement. Lightly brush or finger‑comb waves to soften. Tools: blow dryer with concentrator, medium round brush, sectioning clips, large curling iron, flat iron (optional for bangs). Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, lightweight smoothing serum, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, flexible‑hold hairspray and dry shampoo for refresh. Difficulty: moderate — requires precise bang cutting and controlled sectioning. Maintenance: trim bangs every 3–5 weeks and layers every 8–12 weeks, deep‑condition weekly, sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz, and refresh midweek with dry shampoo and a light texturizer.
Textured Messy High Bun with Curtain Bangs
This relaxed, textured high bun with heavy curtain bangs suits medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair best; fine hair can achieve the look with added padding or strategic teasing. Start with towel-dried hair treated with a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough-dry while lifting the crown with a round brush or your fingers to build volume. Apply a texturizing spray or dry shampoo through mid-lengths for grip, then loosely gather hair into a high ponytail, backcomb the crown slightly for lift, twist into a messy bun and secure with an elastic and a few bobby pins. Leave long curtain bangs and a few face-framing tendrils, piece them out with a small amount of pomade or wax for separation. Tools: blow dryer, round brush or finger-dry, teasing comb, hair elastic, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing spray/dry shampoo, light-hold hairspray, small amount of smoothing serum. Difficulty: easy–moderate (2–3/5) — quick to create but requires shaping. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, rework pieces with pomade, trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and deep-condition weekly to keep hair healthy.
Long Layered Hair with Textured Curtain Bangs
This long layered style with soft, textured curtain bangs suits straight to wavy hair of medium to thick density and works well on fine hair with added layering for lift. The cut is executed with long, face-framing layers and point-cutting or texturizing shears at the ends to create movement and reduce bulk. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, rough-dry with fingers to enhance natural texture, then use a round brush to smooth the bangs and a 1 curling iron or flat iron to add subtle bends through mid-lengths for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush, paddle brush, 1 curling iron or straightener, sectioning clips, and texturizing shears (for the cut). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, lightweight smoothing serum, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: Moderate — basic blow-dry skill and hot-tool work required. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray between washes, deep-condition biweekly if hair is colored or dry, and schedule layer trims every 3 months to keep shape.
Textured Low Bun with Blunt Fringe and Face‑Framing Tendrils
A soft, textured low bun paired with a blunt, eyebrow-skimming fringe creates a fresh, eye‑defining salon look that works well for straight to gently wavy hair. Best on medium-fine to medium-thick hair; fine hair benefits from a root-lifting mousse and light backcombing, while very curly hair should be relaxed or smoothed at the crown for the blunt fringe. Styling technique: blow-dry bangs straight with a small round brush or flat iron for a polished line, then apply light texturizer through mid-lengths and ends. Gather hair loosely at the nape, twist into a low bun and anchor with an elastic and bobby pins, pulling out a few face-framing strands for softness. Tools needed: blow dryer, small round brush, flat iron (optional), tail comb, elastic, bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, salt or texturizing spray, lightweight hairspray and a tiny shine serum for ends. Difficulty: easy–intermediate. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo or texturizer between washes, sleep on a silk pillowcase and re-twist the bun each morning to maintain shape.
Long Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs and Beachy Textured Waves
This long layered shag with curtain bangs and textured waves suits medium to thick hair and works well on natural waves or straight hair that’s styled. Fine hair can wear this cut if layers are kept soft and texturizing is limited to preserve weight. Salon technique: cut soft, face‑framing long layers and feathered curtain bangs using point‑cutting and texturizing shears for movement; finish with razor‑soft ends if desired. Styling technique: apply volumizing mousse and heat protectant to towel‑dried hair, rough‑dry with a diffuser or blow‑dry with a round brush to shape the bangs, then create loose S‑shaped waves with a 1
Long Textured Layers with Blunt Fringe — Soft Beachy Waves
This look pairs long, choppy layers with a blunt, slightly wispy fringe to create movement and face-framing texture. Best suited for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear it but will benefit from added layering and texturizing for fullness. Styling begins with a root-lift mousse applied to towel-dried hair, then rough-dry with a concentrator nozzle while lifting at the roots. Smooth the bangs with a small round brush or flat iron to keep them blunt and polished. Create loose, undone waves by wrapping mid-lengths around a 1–1.25 curling iron or by bending sections with a flat iron, alternating directions for natural texture. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling iron or flat iron, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight serum, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — requires precision on the fringe and practiced wave technique. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 10–12 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, and deep-condition mid-lengths monthly to maintain shine.
Long Textured Shag with Full Fringe — Layered Waves & Soft Blunt Bangs
This long textured shag with a full, soft blunt fringe suits wavy to slightly curly hair and adapts well for fine, medium, or thick textures. The cut uses face-framing layers to add movement and reduce bulk while the fringe softens the forehead. Styling technique: start on damp hair with a lightweight mousse or salt spray, then blow-dry using a diffuser for natural wave or a round brush for smoother finish. Create loose S-shaped waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating directions and leaving ends undone for a lived-in look. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, 1–1.25 curling wand, wide-tooth comb, texturizing shears (for the cut), and a tail comb for bang shaping. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or sea-salt spray, texturizing spray, small amount of styling paste or pomade for piece definition, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — basic heat technique and sectioning skills help achieve the style. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 6–8 weeks and layers every 8–12 weeks, use a weekly deep-conditioning mask, refresh waves with water + texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Tousled Long Layers with Wispy Fringe & Messy Half-Up Topknot
This relaxed, tousled long-layer style pairs eyebrow-grazing wispy bangs with soft face‑framing layers and a loose half-up topknot for an undone, modern look. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair will benefit from volumizing products and gentle backcombing, while very curly hair should be blow‑dried smooth or blown out for the fringe to sit correctly. Styling technique: work on towel‑dried hair — apply heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse, rough‑dry lifting at the roots with fingers or a round brush. Create alternating loose waves from mid‑length to ends with a 25–32 mm curling wand or a flat iron. Lightly backcomb the crown, gather the top section and secure into a relaxed knot or clip, then pull out face‑framing pieces for softness. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, curling wand (25–32 mm) or flat iron, tail comb, clips and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, root‑lifting mousse, texturizing or sea‑salt spray, lightweight serum for ends, flexible hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate (20–30 min). Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, deep‑condition weekly and use low heat to protect ends.
Long Textured Layers with Full Blunt Fringe (Bangs)
This look suits straight to wavy hair and benefits medium to thick densities; fine hair can achieve the same silhouette with added volume at the roots, while very curly or coarse hair may require smoothing. The cut: long, face‑framing layers through the mid‑lengths and ends with a full, slightly feathered blunt fringe that grazes the brow. Styling technique: towel dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then rough‑dry with a nozzle while lifting at the crown. Use a medium round brush to blow‑dry the fringe smooth and a paddle brush or fingers to encourage piecey texture in the lengths. For finish, lightly run a flat iron through random sections to create soft bends. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, paddle brush, flat iron, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift spray, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, lightweight hair oil for ends, and flexible hold hairspray or dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — cutting the fringe is best left to a stylist; daily styling takes 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, deep‑condition biweekly, refresh texture with dry shampoo or texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Shoulder-Length Layers with Blunt Fringe
This shoulder-skimming layered cut with a blunt, slightly textured fringe flatters many face shapes. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair benefits from shorter layers and volumizing products, while very curly hair should be cut to work with the natural pattern. Styling technique: the cut uses long face-framing layers and point-cut ends for movement, with the fringe trimmed blunt and softened with a razor or thinning shears. To style, blow-dry bangs flat with a small round brush while lifting the crown, then create loose inward waves through the lengths with a 1 curling iron and finger-comb for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: professional shears, thinning shears or razor, blow dryer with nozzle, 1 curling iron, small round brush and fine-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse or spray, lightweight smoothing cream or oil, texturizing spray and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — precise bangs and layer placement are best done in-salon. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, perimeter every 8–12 weeks, monthly deep-conditioning and daily dry-shampoo or root refresh to preserve shape.
Shaggy Layered Mid-Length Cut with Curtain Fringe and Textured Ends
Salon-ready shag with curtain bangs and soft, piecey layers—ideal for creating undone volume and movement. Suitability: Works best on fine to medium hair to add body, and on naturally wavy or straight textures; thick hair also benefits when long layers are used to remove weight. Cutting technique: A parlor cut uses long, choppy layers, razor-texturing at ends and a blunt-into-feathered curtain fringe to frame the face. Styling technique: Start with a towel-dried, mousse-treated base; rough-dry with fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave. Blow-dry bangs with a small round brush inward, then tousle lengths with a 1 curling iron or flat iron to bend pieces away from the face. Tools needed: blow dryer, 1 curling iron or straightener, round brush, texturizing scissors/razor (for the cut), and clips. Products required: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt or texture spray, light-hold hairspray and a small dab of matte pomade. Difficulty: Intermediate — requires a professional cut but simple daily styling. Maintenance: Trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly, refresh with dry shampoo at roots and re-texturize with spray and finger-combing to keep the lived-in look.
Long Tousled Layers with Blunt Bangs and Soft Crown Volume
This look pairs long, face‑framing layers with a straight blunt fringe and gentle crown lift — ideal for shoulder‑to‑mid‑back lengths. It works best on medium to thick straight or wavy hair; fine hair can still achieve the shape with added texture or lightweight extensions for fullness. Cut: long layers with a blunt, eyebrow‑skimming fringe and subtle graduation at the crown. Style: apply heat protectant and a root‑lifting mousse to towel‑dried hair. Blow‑dry bangs straight with a small round brush and dry lengths with a large round brush for body. Create loose, alternating waves with a 1
Long Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs and Textured Beach Waves
This long layered shag with soft curtain bangs and textured beach waves suits medium to thick hair best and can be adapted for fine hair with added layering and professional thinning. The cut is built on face-framing long layers and slightly razored ends to create movement; bangs are cut bluntly then softened to sit tousled. To style, towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a salt spray through mid-lengths. Blow-dry using a diffuser or a round brush to lift the roots and encourage bend in the layers. For added definition, wrap 1
Textured Messy Top Knot with Curtain Bangs and Face-Framing Tendrils
This relaxed, textured top knot with curtain bangs suits medium to long hair and works best on straight to wavy textures; fine hair benefits from added layering and texturizing, while thicker hair may need sectioning for a lighter feel. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then rough-dry while lifting at the crown. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to bend a few face-framing pieces for softness. Gather hair into a high pony, tease the crown slightly for volume, twist loosely and secure with an elastic and bobby pins to create a messy knot—pull small sections free to soften the shape. Style bangs with a round brush or straightener for a natural curtain shape. Tools: hairdryer, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, teasing comb, elastic, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, shine serum. Difficulty: easy–medium; quick to achieve once you master teasing and pinning. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, re-tuck loose pieces, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.
Textured High Bun with Blunt Fringe (Top Knot & Face‑Framing Wisps)
This modern top knot with a blunt fringe suits straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick densities best; fine hair can achieve the look with a volumizing mousse, dry shampoo, or a small topper. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at roots and a heat protectant through lengths. Rough‑dry while lifting the crown, then mist texture spray for grip. Gather hair high into a ponytail, backcomb lightly at the base for lift, twist into a loose bun and secure with elastic and strategically placed bobby pins. Use a flat iron or round brush to smooth and slightly inward‑curve the bangs; pull out a few face‑framing wisps and loosen the bun for that undone finish. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, fine‑tooth comb, elastic, bobby pins, flat iron. Products: volumizing mousse, dry shampoo/texture spray, heat protectant, light‑hold hairspray, smoothing serum for bangs. Difficulty: easy–moderate (10–20 minutes once practiced). Maintenance: refresh texture with dry shampoo, re‑smooth bangs each morning, trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Messy Updo with Full Fringe and Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed, textured updo with a blunt fringe and wispy face-framing layers suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can achieve the look with light padding or clip-in extensions. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a volumizing mousse at roots and a salt/texturizing spray through mid-lengths to ends, then blow-dry using a round brush for the fringe and a diffuser or rough-dry for the body. Backcomb the crown lightly for lift, gather hair into a loose high bun, and secure with an elastic and U-pins, pulling out pieces to create soft, undone movement; leave the bangs down and shape with a flat iron if needed. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, small curling wand or flat iron, teasing comb, bobby pins/U-pins, elastics. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, dry shampoo, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum for the fringe. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic pinning and shaping skills (20–30 minutes). Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, retouch loose pieces with a wand, trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, and sleep on silk to reduce frizz.
Long Layered Shag with Wispy Curtain Bangs — Textured, Face‑Framing Style
This look is a long, layered shag with soft, wispy curtain bangs that frame the face and add movement. It flatters medium to thick hair and works well on straight to wavy textures; finer hair can also wear it if layered strategically and boosted with volumizing products. The cutting technique uses graduated long layers, point‑cutting at the ends for feathered texture, and a soft, slightly tapered fringe cut with scissors or a razor for airiness. To style: towel dry and apply a root‑lifting mousse, blow‑dry with a round brush to create lift at the crown and smooth the bangs, then use a medium barrel curling wand or flat iron to bend pieces for undone waves. Finish with a salt or texturizing spray and a light serum on ends for shine. Tools: professional shears, thinning shears/razor, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, curling wand/flat iron. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing spray, lightweight oil, light‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — precision cutting best done by a stylist; daily styling is quick. Maintenance: trim layers every 8–12 weeks, bangs every 4–6 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning and dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Textured Shoulder-Length Shag with Wispy Curtain Bangs
In my salon experience this shoulder-grazing shag with soft, wispy curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair best but adapts well to thicker textures when weight is removed. The cut is created with short, graduated layers around the crown, razored ends for movement, and long curtain bangs that skim the brow. To style: start on towel-dried hair with a root-lifting mousse, blow-dry using a medium round brush to create slight bend at the ends, then add loose definition with a 1 curling wand or a flat iron, alternating directions for a lived-in wave. Tools: hairdryer, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, small amount of matte pomade or shine serum. Difficulty: salon-cut is essential; daily styling is easy–intermediate and takes 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning, refresh second-day texture with dry shampoo and salt spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce breakage.
Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Soft Texture
This long layered cut with soft curtain bangs suits straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick density; fine hair can wear it with added layers and color‑placement for lift. In the salon the technique uses long, face‑framing layers cut with scissors and light point‑cutting through the ends, while bangs are trimmed blunt and softened with texturizing shears for a feathered finish. For styling, towel dry, apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through lengths, then blow‑dry with a medium round brush to create crown lift and smooth the bangs. Use a 28–32 mm curling wand or flat iron to add loose bends through mid‑lengths for movement, finish with a sea‑salt or texture spray for separation and a light hairspray for hold. Tools: professional shears and thinning scissors, blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, flat iron/curling wand, sectioning clips. Products: volumizing mousse, thermal protectant, lightweight smoothing cream, texture spray, light‑hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — requires a precise cut from a stylist but straightforward daily styling. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, deep‑condition weekly if colored, and use dry shampoo between washes to maintain volume and shape.
Messy High Topknot with Blunt Fringe and Face‑Framing Layers
A modern, wearable topknot paired with blunt, eyebrow‑skimming bangs and soft face‑framing strands. Best on straight to slightly wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can achieve the look with root‑boosting products or a lightweight volumizing powder, and very curly hair will benefit from a quick blowout or smoothing iron. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a root lifter or volumizing mousse, blow‑dry bangs straight with a round brush (or flat iron), and rough‑dry the rest adding a salt or texturizing spray for grip. Gather hair into a high pony leaving two thin face‑framing pieces, twist loosely into a bun and secure with an elastic and a few bobby pins, then gently pull at the crown and bun for relaxed shape. Tools: blow‑dryer with nozzle, round brush, paddle brush, fine‑tooth comb, flat iron (optional), elastic, bobby pins. Products: volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing/salt spray, smoothing serum for bangs, flexible‑hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–moderate (takes 5–15 minutes). Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and light mist of texturizer, trim bangs every 3–6 weeks, and sleep on a silk pillow or loosely wrap to preserve shape.
Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Textured Beach Waves
This long, layered cut with soft curtain bangs and lived-in, textured waves suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear it with added layers and root-lift, while very curly hair will benefit from longer layers and blow-dry smoothing. To style, start on towel-dried hair with a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry using a vented round brush to lift the root and shape the bangs, finishing with a cool shot. Create loose, alternating-direction waves with a 1 curling wand, leaving the ends slightly untamed for movement. Finger-comb or run a wide-tooth comb through waves, then mist with a salt-based texturizing spray and a light flexible hairspray to set. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round brush, 1 curling wand (or flatiron), sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, anti-frizz serum for ends, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium, 15–30 minutes. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo or overnight braids, and deep-condition weekly to keep ends healthy.
Long Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs and Textured Waves
Long layered shag with curtain bangs and textured waves is a versatile, salon-friendly look that suits straight, wavy and mildly curly hair. Best on medium-fine to thick hair, the cut uses long layers and soft face‑framing bangs to add movement and reduce bulk. To style, towel-dry, apply a lightweight mousse or root-lifting spray, then rough-dry with a diffuser or blow dryer while lifting at the roots with fingers. Blow-dry the curtain bangs with a small round brush for shape. For texture, use a 1 curling wand to create loose alternating waves, leaving the ends out for a lived-in finish; finger-comb to break the pattern. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, small round brush, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, texturizing shears for the cut. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light serum for ends, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic curling skill and sectioning required. Maintenance: trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve texture.
Textured Wavy Shoulder-Length Bob with Choppy Fringe
This shoulder-length textured bob with a choppy, wispy fringe suits naturally wavy to straight hair and works well on medium to thick densities. Fine hair can wear this look too when the stylist adds soft internal layers and texturizing to create body. To achieve the style: start with a light volumizing mousse at the roots on damp hair, blow-dry using a diffuser or a round brush to lift the crown, and rough-dry the fringe with a small round brush for control. Create loose, lived-in waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron, alternating direction and leaving the ends slightly undone. Tools: blow dryer with diffuser, 1 curling wand or straightener, round brush, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: moderate — basic hot-tool skills needed. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep fringe and shape, refresh texture by misting with water or texturizer and scrunching, use dry shampoo between washes, and apply a weekly deep-conditioning treatment to maintain shine without weighing hair down.
Long Layered Hair with Blunt Fringe and Soft Waves
This style pairs long, face-framing layers with an eyebrow-skimming blunt fringe and relaxed, undone waves. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can work with added layers and root lift, while very curly hair will need smoothing and longer layering. Styling technique: cut with long, graduated layers starting below the chin and a blunt fringe that’s point-cut at the ends for softness. Blow-dry the fringe with a small round brush to shape, then create loose waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron using alternating directions and soft finger-combing to break them up. Tools needed: blow dryer, small round brush, paddle brush, 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, and thinning/shears for softening. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root-lifter, smoothing serum or cream, texturizing spray or salt spray, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — professional cut recommended for the first fringe and layer placement. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, refresh length every 10–12 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes, weekly deep-conditioning for shine, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Long Wavy Layers with Full Blunt Fringe — Soft Face‑Framing Hairstyle
This look suits long, medium-to-thick hair and works well on natural waves or straight hair that can take soft texture. The cut combines long, graduated layers for movement with a full blunt fringe that sits just above the lashes to frame the face. To style, towel-dry and apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry bangs with a small round brush for smoothness while using a medium round or paddle brush to dry lengths. Create loose, undone waves with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the ends slightly out for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips, paddle brush, and a fine-toothed comb for bangs. Recommended products: heat protectant, light mousse or root lift, texturizing spray or sea salt spray, smoothing serum for ends, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-dry and curling technique. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve shape, and deep-condition monthly to keep ends healthy.
Long Tousled Waves with Curtain Fringe and Shaggy Layers
This piecey, textured look suits medium to thick hair and will also work on finer hair with added layering for volume. The cut features long, feathered layers and a soft curtain fringe to frame the face; styling creates a lived-in, slightly undone wave. Start with a clean towel-dried base, apply a heat-protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough-dry using fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural texture, then use a 1–1.25 curling wand to create loose alternating waves, leaving the ends slightly straighter for a modern feel. Lightly rake a salt or texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and ends, pinch sections to break up curls, and finish with a light-hold hairspray and a tiny amount of smoothing oil on the ends for shine. Tools: blow dryer with diffuser, round brush (for bangs), curling wand, clips, wide-tooth comb. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic curling technique and sectioning. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with sea-salt spray between washes, deep condition weekly if heat styling frequently, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Long Layered Cut with Full Blunt Fringe and Tousled Texture
Suitability: Ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium-thick textures. Fine hair benefits from added internal layers for lift; very curly hair should be reshaped by a stylist to maintain the blunt fringe. Styling technique: Start on towel-dried hair. Apply a lightweight heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry the fringe with a small round brush to smooth and slightly curve it under, then dry the lengths with a medium round brush or diffuser to keep natural movement. Create loose, face-framing waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, alternating directions and leaving the ends soft. Tousle through with fingers and finish by misting a sea-salt or texturizing spray for separation and a flexible-hold hairspray to set. Tools needed: blow dryer, small and medium round brushes, 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, light smoothing serum or oil, sea-salt/texturizing spray, flexible hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty level & maintenance: Easy–Moderate (15–25 mins daily). Trim bangs every 3–4 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, use a weekly deep-conditioning mask, sleep on silk to reduce frizz, and use dry shampoo to extend time between washes.
Bangs are one of the fastest ways to refresh your look — they can change your style without sacrificing length. From my salon experience, the best results come from a personalized consultation: consider face shape, hair density, cowlicks, and your daily routine before committing. For upkeep, plan trims every 4–6 weeks for blunt or micro bangs and every 6–8 weeks for longer, curtain styles. Use a lightweight heat protectant, a round brush and blow dryer for shape, or a flat iron for sleeker finishes; finish with a texturizing spray for movement. If you’re growing bangs out, ask your stylist about layered trims to blend the fringe into the rest of your hair. Use the 28 images here as a road map — save the styles you love and bring them to your consultation so we can create a bespoke version that flatters your features and fits your lifestyle. If you’d like, I can help you choose the perfect option during a one-on-one salon visit.