The Best Hairstyles to Pair with Bangs

By Mary Shannon Wells
Pinterest/Elle

Bangs are having a major moment, and we’re loving it. If you’re ready to make the chop and get bangs, you might wonder what the best hairstyles will be for your hair length and texture. We found the best cuts for long, short, and medium hair lengths to wear with bangs, so we’ve got you covered. And the good news: gals with curly hair can sport bangs too. In fact, hairstyles with curly bangs are spiking in popularity right now, and they look amazing. From shaggy fringe that has boho written all over it to feathery pixie cuts, there are hairstyles with bangs for every length and personal style. Bangs might seem intimidating, but this is the absolute best time to snip them. These are the best hairstyles to pair with bangs for any hair length, so go big at your next salon appointment and get some fringe.

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Blunt Bob

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Blunt cuts are not only in-style right now, but they’re incredibly easy. No layers, no problems!

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Retro Half-Up

Pinterest/Keiko Lynn

This Bardot-esque style is classic but so much fun. Get the tutorial here from Keiko Lynn.

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Curly Lob

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Curly bangs are everywhere right now. They’re easy to style and create a laidback, breezy look, especially when paired with the ever-perfect lob.

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Middle Part

Pinterest/Camille Styles

Bangs parted down the middle give off a boho shag vibe, especially when paired with a wavy lob.

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Long Layers

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With shaggy bangs and long layers, your hair will never lack depth and movement, and this look will seamlessly grow out between cuts.

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High Pony

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What’s more fun than a classic high pony? Bangs split to the side add more texture so you’re not so slicked back.

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Long Pixie

Pinterest/Liberatti

A long pixie with side-swept bangs offers plenty of styling options since they’re long enough to pin back or braid.

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Tied With a Scarf

Pinterest/Charlotte Linton

Scarves are stylish as hair accessories, too! They’re great for lazy days because they can hide that second (or third) day hair. If you have short hair, you can tie a scarf around without styling your hair, but with long hair, throw it in a topknot and go!

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Low Bun

Pinterest/Margo & Me

This low bun is the epitome of class. Get the tutorial (plus four other bangs styles) here from Margo & Me.

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Boho Board Straight

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Take a cue from the styles of the ’70s with straight strands and long, feathery bangs parted down the middle.

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Curly Topknot

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Even if you don’t have bangs, you can leave a few curly strands out of your topknot for an easy everyday look.

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Teased and Pinned Back

Pinterest/StyleCaster

Give your bangs a little extra oomph with your teasing comb and pin them back for a look that goes from day to night. Get the tutorial here from StyleCaster.

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High Bun

Pinterest/Hair and Makeup by Steph

A high bun looks so classy with full bangs. Wear this style from work to wedding!

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Feathery Pixie

Instagram/@uchemaria

A short pixie with feathery layers and bangs has plenty of texture but isn’t a hassle to style.

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Side Twists

Pinterest/Elle

If you need your bangs out of your face, this sweet style is here to help. Get the tutorial here from Elle.

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