The Most Flattering Hairstyles With Bangs (2024)

Curtain bangs are a face-framing option that require minimal upkeep. "They have a cool-girl, '70s effortless vibe and are super low maintenance. If they grow out, they usually just start to blend into your haircut," says hairstylist Kathleen Riley, who especially loves the look paired with a ponytail or tousled bun.

Long eyebrow-length bangs help frame the face and make curls look balanced.

This shaggy curtain bang dips just below Bella Hadid's brow to put the focus on her eyes and not the length of her face, says Vincent De Marco, owner of Vincent Hair Artistry.

Piecey bangs are especially graceful and flattering on large foreheads, says Ghanima Abdullah, hair stylist for TheRightHairstyles.com, who points to Halle Berry as a great example.

Stylist Ryan Steedman, artistic director at Adam Reed London, gave his client long, wispy bangs that perfectly suit thin, wavy strands.

Shaggy haircuts are all the rage on fashion runways, says Abdullah—and bangs to match are "indispensable for this haircut."

Chrisell Stause's hairstylist Bradley Leake custom-colored these faux curtain bangs (a great example of a low-maintenance bang style!) to match her sun-kissed strands.

Barbara Thompson, owner of The Pine in Petaluma, California, went all in on the shag trend, creating a look that's retro and contemporary all at the same time.

Looking for a way to showcase some seriously gorgeous ringlets? Take inspiration from this cropped cut by April Kayganich, owner of the Curl Whisperer Salon in Austin, Texas.

Stylist Brian Aguilar delivered long, shaggy strands with bangs to match for an effortlessly cool style that's just right for everyday wear.

Though they require a bit more maintenance to keep in check, long bangs make for a sleek and sophisticated look, especially with a cropped cut.

These bangs may be shorter than you're used to, but why not take the plunge? The short, cropped look is modern, edgy, and rapidly increasing in popularity.

If your goal is to pull your hairline forward, thick bangs, like Naomi Campbell's, help bring it all together, says Abdullah.

Super sleek curtain bangs look extra dramatic with a color like Kasey Musgrave's jet black strands.

Taylor Swift proves that bangs don't have to be stick-straight or all-out curly to work. "I love the unstructured, messy ease in how she wears her bang and hairstyle," says celebrity hairstylist Paul Labrecque. "Bangs should always be cut freely and relaxed where cowlicks appear."

"Jennifer Lopez brought back the shag haircut like no one else could," says Michelle Cleveland, owner of Hair Addict Salon in New Jersey. Adding a long curtain bang to this look gives a shag cut a more edgy lived-in effect, she explains.

A little too nervous to go all-in on bangs? Try a very long fringe that swoops down the sides of the face, creating a feminine layered look.

This is a great example of wispy A-Line bangs, says Celine Marie, a texture hairstylist at Maggie Rose Salon. "The shortest point is at the center and a gradual blend happens on the sides." This works great on girls with stronger features—think cheekbones and jawline—because it helps soften everything up, bringing more attention up to the eyes, he explains. It also works particularly well with curly hair.

This gorgeous look by stylist April Zabala and colorist Mo Merrick is relaxed and refined all at the same time.

Whether dressed up or down, Iman's side-swept bangs on her golden tresses are supremely elegant, says Abdullah.