28 Bangs Hairstyles for Women: Fresh Fringe Ideas

Hi, I’m Lena — a salon stylist with over 10 years’ experience creating flattering bangs for every client. In this post I share 28 bangs hairstyles for women with real-salon tips and photos to help you choose the best fringe for your face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle. From soft curtain bangs for low-maintenance styling to bold blunt fringes for fine hair impact, these looks work across straight, wavy, and curly textures. I’ll point out which bangs suit round, oval, square, and heart-shaped faces, and offer quick styling tricks — think round-brush blowouts, light texturizing sprays, and the right flat-iron technique. Each image is paired with practical upkeep advice so you can keep your fringe fresh between trims. Whether you want a subtle frame or a dramatic change, these 28 bangs options will inspire your next salon visit.

Textured Long Layers with Wispy Blunt Fringe — Tousled Shag Style

This look features long, face‑framing layers with a blunt, wispy fringe and soft, lived‑in texture. Suitability: ideal for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy types; fine hair can also wear it with added root volume and careful layering to avoid limpness. Styling technique: towel‑dry and apply a volumizing mousse at the roots, then rough‑dry with your fingers to build body. Smooth the fringe with a round brush and blow dryer, directing it slightly inward. Create loose, alternating bends through the lengths using a 1

Mid-Length Layered Cut with Wispy Blunt Bangs

Salon-ready mid-length layered cut with wispy blunt bangs, ideal for straight to soft wavy hair. Suitability: works best on medium to thick hair; fine hair can benefit from added texture and root lift, very curly hair should be relaxed or worn with controlled heat styling. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using a medium round brush directing the bangs straight and rolling the ends under to create soft movement. Smooth the fringe with a flat iron on low heat, and add subtle bends through lengths with a 1 curling wand, alternating directions for a lived-in look. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, flat iron, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, tail comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, smoothing serum for ends, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for second-day volume. Difficulty: moderate — precise cutting of the bangs and layers requires a stylist; daily styling takes 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep-conditioning and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Textured Layers with Soft Fringe and Beachy Waves

This long, layered cut with a soft full fringe and beachy, textured waves suits medium to thick hair and works well on naturally straight to wavy types. Fine hair can wear it with graduated layers or light extensions to add body. Salon technique: point-cut long layers through the ends and slightly texturize mid-lengths, pairing a soft blunt fringe to frame the eyes. At home, blow-dry the fringe smooth with a round brush, then create loose, undone waves using a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron—alternate directions and leave ends out for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, small amount of smoothing oil or serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — basic hot-tool technique and sectioning skills required; styling typically takes 10–20 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks and layers every 8–12 weeks, refresh roots with dry shampoo, use a weekly deep conditioner to maintain shine, and avoid heavy creams that weigh down texture.

Textured Low Messy Bun with Wispy Curtain Bangs

This textured low messy bun paired with wispy curtain bangs is ideal for straight to slightly wavy, medium to thick hair and works well on fine hair with added texture. To style: start on clean-dry hair—apply heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry bangs with a round brush for a soft curve; use a 1 curling iron to add loose bends to face-framing pieces. Lightly backcomb the crown for lift, gather hair low at the nape and twist into a loose, imperfect bun; secure with an elastic and strategically placed bobby pins, pulling out small pieces to soften the silhouette. For tools use a round brush, blow dryer, 1 curling iron (optional), teasing brush, elastics and pins. Products: dry shampoo or root-refresher, texturizing or sea-salt spray, lightweight hairspray, heat protectant, and a dab of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: easy–intermediate (salon-friendly, 2–3/5). Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, retuck stray pieces, trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, and sleep on silk to preserve shape.

Long Layered Waves with Blunt Fringe (Auburn Textured Style)

Suitability: This long layered cut with a blunt fringe works best on medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can still achieve the look with added density or root texturizing, while very curly hair will need a relaxed cut and extra styling. Styling technique: Start with a root-lifting mousse on damp hair. Blow-dry bangs straight with a small round brush and the lengths with a larger round brush to add body. Use a 1–1.5 curling iron to create loose, alternating-direction waves through mid-lengths to ends, leaving the fringe smooth. Finger-comb to break up curls and create separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, 1–1.5 curling iron or wand, 1.5–2 round brush, sectioning clips, fine-tooth comb, flat iron for finishing. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light smoothing serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: Moderate — achievable at home with practice; bangs are best cut by a professional. Maintenance tips: Trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, use color-safe shampoo for auburn tones, deep-condition weekly, and use dry shampoo to extend styling between washes.

Long Layered Shag with Soft Curtain Bangs — Tousled Beach Texture

This long layered shag with soft curtain bangs suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures best; fine hair can wear it with added layering and volumizing products, while very tight curls will need smoothing or a longer shaping approach. Cut uses graduated, face-framing layers and point-cut ends to remove bulk and create movement. Styling technique: start on towel-dried hair with a root-lifting mousse, rough-dry with fingers or a round brush to shape the bangs, then create loose, undone waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron, alternating directions and leaving ends straighter. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, medium round brush or diffuser, 1 curling wand/flat iron, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: easy–intermediate — 10–20 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and layers every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo and weekly deep conditioning, refresh texture with dry shampoo or misted texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Medium-Length Shag with Blunt Fringe

This textured medium-length shag with blunt fringe suits straight to wavy hair and adapts well to fine, medium or slightly thick textures. The cut is built on shoulder-grazing layers with soft razored ends to create movement and a heavy, slightly textured blunt bang to frame the eyes. To achieve it: section hair, remove bulk with vertical point-cutting and a razor for fringe texture, and create graduated layers starting at the chin with scissors-over-comb for seamless blending. Styling at home requires a blow dryer and medium round brush to smooth the bangs, a 1 curling wand or flat iron to add loose bends, and a wide-tooth comb for separation. Essential products: lightweight volumizing mousse at roots, heat protectant, a salt or texturizing spray for body, and a light flexible hairspray to hold shape. Difficulty: moderate — cutting bangs and balancing layers is best done by a stylist, while daily styling is quick. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes for lift, and avoid heavy conditioners near the roots to preserve body.

Long Textured Shag with Wispy Curtain Bangs

This long textured shag with wispy curtain bangs works particularly well for fine to medium hair and adds instant body for straight or slightly wavy textures; thicker hair can also carry this look when layered to remove weight. The cut relies on graduated, razored layers through the mid-lengths and ends with a soft, face-framing fringe cut slightly longer at the sides. To style: towel-dry and apply a heat protectant, then a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave and lift; for more defined texture, wrap random 1

Long Layered Shag with Blunt Fringe — Textured Tousled Waves

This long layered shag with a blunt fringe suits straight to wavy hair and is especially flattering on medium to thick textures. The cut uses face-framing layers through the mid-lengths and long disconnected ends to create movement while the blunt fringe anchors the look. Styling technique: work on towel-dried hair—apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at roots and a heat-protectant through lengths. Rough-dry with your fingers to build natural lift, then use a medium round brush to smooth and shape the fringe. Create loose, undone bends with a 1–1.25 curling wand or large-barrel iron, alternating direction and focusing on mid-lengths rather than ends. Finish by tousling with a salt or texturizing spray and lightly scrunching to separate layers. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, wide-tooth comb and clips. Products required: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing or salt spray, light holding hairspray and dry shampoo for second-day texture. Difficulty level: intermediate—basic blow-dry skills and heat techniques. Maintenance tips: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, and use weekly conditioning masks to preserve shine and manageability.

Textured Messy Top Knot with Soft Fringe and Face‑Framing Tendrils

This relaxed, textured top knot pairs a soft, full fringe with loose face‑framing tendrils for an effortless, modern look. Suitable for fine to medium hair (adds volume and movement) and adaptable for thicker hair when sections are thinned or smoothed. Best on straight to wavy textures—curls can be loosened first for the same effect. Technique: rough‑dry hair with a volumizing mousse, create lift at the crown by lightly backcombing, gather hair into a loose high bun and secure with an elastic and a few bobby pins; pull out small sections at the crown and sides for softness. Shape bangs with a round brush or flat iron to sit naturally across the brow. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, teasing comb, bobby pins, elastic, optional curling wand or flat iron. Products required: volumizing mousse or spray, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light‑hold hairspray, heat protectant and a smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: easy–medium — salon finish in 10–20 minutes. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo between washes, retuck loose pieces with pins, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Soft Layers with Curtain Bangs — Textured Natural Waves

Salon-friendly long layers blended with curtain bangs to create soft, textured waves. Best suited to medium‑to‑thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can wear this look with added face‑framing layers and volumizing products, while very curly hair benefits from longer layers or smoothing services first. The cut uses long, face‑framing layers and light texturizing through the ends with a blunt-to-feathered fringe trimmed to just above or on the brow. Styling technique: blow-dry with a round brush and nozzle for smooth roots, then create loose waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or a flat iron, alternating directions and leaving the last inch or two out for movement. Tools needed: professional shears and texturizing scissors (for the cut), blow dryer, round brush, sectioning clips, curling wand/flat iron. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root volumizer, salt/texturizing spray, small smoothing serum for ends, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — precise bangs/layers should be cut by a stylist; styling is easy to learn. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, layers every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to minimize frizz.

Textured Long Layers with Soft Blunt Fringe

This look suits fine to medium hair that needs added body, and works well on straight or slightly wavy textures. The cut features long, face‑framing layers with a soft, slightly texturized blunt fringe to balance the shape and create movement. In the salon, the technique uses point‑cutting and light interior layering to remove weight while preserving length; the fringe is cut blunt and softened with thinning shears for a lived‑in finish. To recreate at home, towel‑dry hair and apply a root‑lifting mousse and heat protectant. Blow‑dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the crown for volume and smoothing the fringe. Use a 25 mm curling wand or flat iron to create loose, alternating waves through the mid‑lengths and ends, then break them up with fingers. Tools: blow dryer, medium round brush, 25 mm curling wand or flat iron, thinning shears (stylist). Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea‑salt or texture spray, lightweight smoothing cream, light‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks for the fringe and 10–12 weeks for layers, monthly conditioning mask, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Cut with Full Blunt Fringe and Shaggy Texture

Salon-style long layered cut with full blunt fringe suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures. The long layers remove bulk, creating movement while the blunt fringe frames the eyes. Styling technique: start on towel-dried hair with a volumizing mousse at roots. Blow-dry the fringe with a small round brush, directing hair downwards to create a soft blunt line. Use a large round brush to smooth long layers, then add loose waves with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand, alternating directions and leaving ends straighter for the lived-in look. Finish by running a texturizing paste through mid-lengths and ends, then set with a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, small and large round brushes, 1–1.25 inch curling wand or flat iron, wide-tooth comb, texturizing shears (salon cut). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, smoothing cream or oil, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic blow-dry and curling skills. Maintenance tips: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 3–4 months, use weekly deep-conditioning, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Medium Layered Cut with Soft Curtain Bangs and Textured Waves

Perfect for medium-length, layered hair, this look features soft curtain bangs and loose, textured waves for a modern, lived-in finish. Suitability: Works best on fine to medium-thick hair; layers add movement for limp hair and reduce bulk on thicker hair. Styling technique: Start on towel-dried hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the roots to create height and rolling the ends under to form soft shape. Use a 1 curling wand to create alternating loose S-shaped waves, leaving the bangs straight or slightly bent under with the brush. Finish by tousling with a texturizing spray and finger-combing for separation. Tools needed: hairdryer, medium round brush, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, paddle brush. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root-lift, salt/texturizing spray, light serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: Moderate — requires basic blow-dry and curling skills, about 20–35 minutes. Maintenance: Trim layers every 6–8 weeks and bangs every 3–4 weeks; use weekly conditioning and refresh with dry shampoo or mist between washes.

Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs & Caramel Balayage

This long layered shag with soft curtain bangs and warm caramel balayage suits straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium density. The cut relies on long, face-framing layers to add movement and remove bulk while the blunt curtain fringe softens the forehead. Styling technique: work on towel-dried hair, apply a root-lift mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry with a medium round brush to lift the crown and smooth the bangs. Use a 1 flat iron or curling wand to add a subtle bend through mid-lengths and ends for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: professional shears (cut), thinning shears, blow dryer, medium round brush, sectioning clips, flat iron or 1 curling wand. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, light smoothing cream or serum, sea-salt/texturizing spray, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — precision cutting for bangs and layers is best done by a stylist; daily styling is quick (10–20 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, touch up balayage every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, and dry shampoo between washes.

Textured Shoulder-Length Shag with Soft Wispy Fringe

Versatile shoulder-length shag with soft, wispy fringe ideal for natural movement and face-framing. Suitability: works best on straight to wavy hair; fine-to-medium hair gains volume from layered cuts, while thick hair benefits from heavier texturizing to remove bulk. Styling technique: cut with disconnected short-to-long layers and subtle razoring at the ends; the fringe is cut slightly longer and texturized so it sits soft rather than heavy. Tools needed: professional shears, thinning shears or a razor, blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1–1.25 in (25–32 mm) curling wand, diffuser and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: lightweight mousse or root volumizer, sea-salt or texturizing spray, heat protectant, a small amount of nourishing oil/cream, flexible-hold hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — the professional cut reduces daily effort, but recreating the lived-in waves requires some practice with a wand or diffuser. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4-6 weeks and layers every 8-12 weeks; refresh texture between washes with dry shampoo and a mist of texturizer; deep-condition monthly and sleep on a silk pillowcase to minimize frizz. Bring reference photos to your stylist to tailor length and fringe to your face shape.

Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Textured Beach Waves

This look is a long, layered haircut with soft curtain bangs and lived-in, textured waves — ideal for medium to thick hair and most face shapes. Works best on naturally wavy or slightly straight hair; fine hair can achieve volume with layering and product, while very curly hair should be relaxed or blown out for the same drape. To style: towel-dry and apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then rough-dry with a diffuser or blow-dryer while scrunching the lengths. Dry bangs straight using a round brush to create that parted curtain effect. For definition, wrap 1–2 inch sections around a large-barrel curling wand away from the face, leaving ends loose for a natural finish. Tools needed: blow-dryer with nozzle, round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: moderate — requires sectioning and precision on bangs. Maintenance: trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo or sea-salt spray, and deep-condition monthly to keep ends healthy.

Shaggy Long Layers with Wispy Blunt Fringe and Tousled Beach Waves

This look suits medium to thick hair and works well on natural straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can also achieve the shape with strategic layering and a texturizing cut. The salon technique: create long, face‑framing layers and a wispy blunt fringe using point‑cutting or texturizing shears to remove bulk and add movement. Style by applying a volumizing mousse or root lifter to damp hair, blow‑dry with a round brush (dry roots upside down for lift) and define loose, undone waves with a 1

Long Layered Cut with Full Blunt Fringe and Soft Face-Framing Waves

This look suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can achieve the style with professional layering and root texturizing, but very curly hair will need smoothing. The salon cut is a long layered shape with face-framing perimeter layers and a full blunt fringe that’s slightly softened by point-cutting. To style, apply a lightweight heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse to damp hair. Blow-dry in sections using a medium-to-large round brush to create volume at the crown and a slight undercurve at the ends; dry the fringe straight with a flat or small round brush. For movement, use a 1.25–1.5 inch curling iron to add loose, alternating-direction bends through the mid-lengths, then finger-comb. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, flat brush for bangs, large-barrel curling iron, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or spray, smoothing serum or lightweight oil, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for second-day lift. Difficulty: moderate — requires a precise salon cut; daily styling takes 10–20 minutes. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning for shine, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Cut with Blunt Fringe and Textured Ends

This look pairs full blunt bangs with long, face-framing layers and a soft, lived-in texture — ideal for straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium densities. Styling begins with a root-lifting mousse on damp hair and a heat protectant throughout. Blow-dry bangs straight with a small round brush and use a medium-to-large round brush to dry the lengths, lifting at the roots for movement. For added texture, apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray and gently tousle; optional 1” curling wand bends the ends for subtle waves. Tools needed: hairdryer with concentrator, small and medium round brushes, 1” curling iron or flat iron for polishing, and cutting shears or thinning shears if adjusting layers. Recommended products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, smoothing serum for ends, texturizing spray, and a light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — bangs require practice to blow-dry and regular trims. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 3–6 weeks, deep-condition monthly, use dry shampoo between washes to keep shape, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Waves with Full Blunt Fringe — Voluminous Chocolate Brown Cut

This look features long, soft layers with a full blunt fringe for face-framing movement and salon-style volume. Best suited for medium to thick hair and natural waves; fine hair can achieve the same silhouette with density-boosting products or clip-in extensions, while very curly textures benefit from a relaxed blowout before styling. The cut: long, graduated layers blended into a blunt, eyebrow-skimming fringe. Styling technique: apply a root-lift mousse to damp hair, blow-dry with a round brush to shape the fringe and build body, then create loose waves with a 1¼–1½ inch curling wand, alternating direction and leaving ends softer. Finger-comb and finish with a texturizing spray for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, 1–1.5 round brush, large-barrel curling wand, sectioning clips, flat iron for bang touch-ups. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lifter, light smoothing serum, salt or texturizing spray, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires precision cutting for the fringe and 20–30 minutes styling. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks for bangs, 10–12 weeks for layers, weekly deep-conditioning, sleep on silk, and refresh waves with dry shampoo and a few spritzes of texturizer.

Long Layered Cut with Textured Blunt Fringe

This look suits straight to wavy hair and works best on medium to thick textures; fine hair can wear it with added layering and root lift, while very curly hair requires smoothing or longer layers. The cut uses long, face‑framing layers and a slightly feathered blunt fringe to create movement without losing weight. Styling technique: towel dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse and heat protectant, then rough‑dry for volume. Use a medium round brush to smooth the crown and flick under the ends, and a flat iron on low heat to refine the fringe and create soft bends in the length. Finish by scrunching in a salt or texture spray for separation and locking with a light‑hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, flat iron, sectioning clips, thinning shears (for texturizing), 1

Textured Medium Lob with Choppy Fringe — Tousled Curtain Bangs

A versatile, salon-friendly medium lob with choppy fringe that works especially well on straight to wavy hair and medium to thick textures. For finer hair, add a volumizing cut and light layering; very curly hair will need a controlled blow-dry or smoothing cut before styling. To create the look: apply a light volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through mid-lengths and ends on damp hair. Blow-dry using a round brush to shape the fringe and create body at the crown. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to make loose, alternating waves starting from mid-lengths, leaving ends slightly uncurled for a lived-in finish. Tousle with sea-salt or texturizing spray and smooth ends with a pea-sized amount of hair oil. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, vent brush. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing spray, smoothing oil/cream, light flexible hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — simple after a few practice runs. Maintenance: trim bangs and layers every 6–8 weeks, refresh second-day texture with dry shampoo and a quick re-wave, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Beachy Texture

This relaxed, long layered cut with soft curtain bangs works especially well on straight to naturally wavy hair and medium-fine through thick textures. The long layers add movement and remove bulk, while face-framing curtain bangs soften the forehead and flatter oval, heart, and square faces. To style: towel-dry and apply a lightweight heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough-dry bangs with a small round brush to guide the center part, then blow-dry the lengths loosely with a diffuser or concentrator for natural texture. Use a 1–1.25 inch curling wand to create alternating loose bends (start mid-shaft), then finger-comb for separation. Finish with a sea‑salt or texturizing spray for grit and a dab of lightweight hair oil on ends. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, small round brush, curling wand, clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, root-lift mousse, texturizing spray, lightweight oil/serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, use a weekly hydrating mask, and revive style between washes with dry shampoo and a quick scrunch of texture spray.

Long Layered Chestnut Hair with Blunt Fringe

This long layered cut with a blunt fringe suits straight to softly wavy hair and medium to thick textures best; fine hair can wear it with added layering and texturizing to create movement. To style, start on towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a root‑lifting mousse, then blow‑dry using a large round brush to create volume through the lengths while smoothing the fringe with short, downward strokes. Finish the fringe with a flat iron for a precise edge and create loose, face‑framing waves with a 1–1.25 curling iron, alternating curl directions for a natural look. Tools: blow dryer, 1.5–2 round brush, flat iron, 1–1.25 curling iron, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root spray, smoothing serum for ends, flexible‑hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refresh. Difficulty: intermediate — precise fringe cutting is best left to a stylist, but daily styling is straightforward. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, remove split ends and refresh layers every 10–14 weeks, deep‑condition monthly, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shine.

Long Layered Cut with Full Blunt Fringe and Soft Face‑Framing

Suitable for straight to softly wavy hair and medium to thick densities, this long layered look with a full blunt fringe creates movement while keeping a bold fringe statement. The salon technique: cut long, face‑framing layers beginning below the chin, remove weight with long point‑cut layers and a subtle slide‑cut at the ends, and shape a slightly rounded blunt fringe to sit just above the lashes. Styling technique: blow‑dry bangs flat with a small round brush or flat iron for smoothness; use a large round brush or 1¼–1½ curling iron to create loose outward bends through the lengths, then finger‑comb for softness. Tools needed: precision cutting shears, thinning shears (optional), round brushes, blow dryer with nozzle, flat iron, large‑barrel curling iron, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, smoothing cream or light styling oil, volumizing mousse or root lift (if hair is fine), light hold hairspray, dry shampoo for day‑to‑day. Difficulty: moderate — bangs require professional shaping. Maintenance tips: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, refresh layers every 8–12 weeks, monthly deep conditioning, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shape.

Textured Half-Up Messy Updo with Curtain Bangs

This relaxed half-up messy updo with curtain/fringe bangs suits medium to long hair and works best on naturally wavy to slightly curly textures; fine hair can use texturizing products for grip, while thick hair benefits from stronger pins and controlled backcombing. Start on dry hair: apply heat protectant, then create loose waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or use a diffuser for natural texture. Lightly tease the crown for lift, gather the top half into a loose bun or twisted knot and secure with hair ties and bobby pins, leaving face-framing pieces and bangs soft. Finish by misting a sea-salt or texture spray through the ends and set lightly with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer, round brush or diffuser, curling wand, teasing comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing spray, dry shampoo, flexible-hold hairspray, small amount of smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic teasing and curling skills. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo/texturizer between washes, reshape loose pieces with fingers, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Medium-Length Layers with Soft Full Fringe

This soft, textured shoulder-length cut with a full, slightly curtain-style fringe suits straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick densities; fine hair can wear it when layered and volumized. Salon technique: cut long, face-framing layers with point cutting at the ends and a slightly rounded, wispy fringe; remove bulk through interior thinning on very thick hair to maintain movement. Styling: towel-dry and apply heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry with a medium round brush (or diffuse to enhance natural waves), lifting at the crown. Create loose, alternating 1 barrel waves through mid-lengths with a curling iron, then brush gently to soften and separate. Finish with a texturizing spray and a flexible-hold hairspray for lasting shape. Tools & products: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling iron or wand (flat iron optional), sectioning clips, heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light hairspray. Difficulty: cut requires a professional; everyday styling is easy–moderate. Maintenance: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, layers every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep-conditioning, and refresh with dry shampoo and finger-tousle between washes.

Choosing the right bangs is about balancing face shape, hair density, and daily routine. My best advice: start with a consultation so your stylist can personalize length and thickness, and ask for gradual changes if you’re unsure. Maintain bangs with light styling products — a heat protectant, a smoothing balm for frizz, and a texturizing spray for movement — and trim every 4–8 weeks depending on growth. For curly or coarse hair, embrace longer, layered bangs that dry into shape; for fine hair, shorter, feathered bangs add dimension without weighing strands down. Sleep on a silk pillowcase, avoid heavy conditioners at the roots, and use dry shampoo to extend styling days. If you’re growing them out, keep layers to soften the transition. Come see me at the salon — I’ll help you pick, cut, and style the perfect fringe from these 28 looks.