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The Ultimate Guide to the Trendiest Bang Styles (And Their Upkeep!)
Let’s face it: Many of us have had—or at the very least, considered—bangs at one point. Whether that’s a crooked fringe forever burned onto the pages of your elementary school yearbook or a blunt, post-breakup chop, bangs are often a hotly-contested topic in the hair world.
We’re here to ensure you never have a bad bang day again because we’re breaking down the most flattering, sought-after bang styles to ask for right now. That’s right—fringe is officially all grown up, and there are endless ways to make the look your own. Keep scrolling to discover the difference between the most-wanted bang designs and the expert-backed advice to maintain and style them in-between appointments.
What The Pros Say
Identify your hair type.
Take into account your primary and secondary hair care concerns.
Consider your hair goals.
Think about how you style your hair most often.
Make sure your routine includes staples such as shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner or heat protectant, and styling products.
The OG of bangs, blunt bangs, cover your entire forehead with a thick blanket of hair. They are cut in a straight line without any layers, so they don’t have much movement, but they’re perfect if you want to add a bold edge to your look. It’s worth noting that you’ll have to touch them up every four weeks to maintain their length and sharp edges.
Our Best Volumizing Mousses for Blunt Bang Body:
Shu Uemura
Awa Volume Mousse
A lightweight root lifting mousse
One size only for Awa Volume Mousse
5 fl oz
L'Oréal Professionnel
Tecni.Art Volume Envy Extra Mousse
A volumizing mousse that gives a natural, full hair look.
One size only for Tecni.Art Volume Envy Extra Mousse
8.5 fl oz
Pureology
Style + Protect Weightless Volume Mousse for Color-Treated Hair
Conditioning mousse provides weightless volume, heat protection, and shine.
One size only for Style + Protect Weightless Volume Mousse for Color-Treated Hair
8.4 fl oz
Kérastase
Densifique Densimorphose® Hair Mousse
A strengthening mousse that improve's hair texture, shine and suppleness.
One size only for Densifique Densimorphose® Hair Mousse
5 fl oz
Matrix
Total Results High Amplify Foam Volumizer Mousse
A shine-enhancing styling mousse that provides root lift and volumizing body.
One size only for Total Results High Amplify Foam Volumizer Mousse
9 fl oz
Redken
Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam
Volumizing hairspray for added bold fullness and added thickness.
Select a Size for Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam
2 fl oz10.58 oz
Curtain bangs consist of long bangs parted down the middle and swept to either side of your face, framing your features like a curtain frames a window. These are one of the lowest-maintenance styles, allowing you to go six to eight weeks between trims.
Our Best Heat Protectants for a Bouncy Curtain Bang Blow-Out:
Redken
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
A heat protecting gel serum that provides volume and body
One size only for Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
3.4 fl oz
Redken
Quick Blowout Heat Protecting Blowdry Spray
A lightweight spray that helps reduce blow drying time
Select a Size for Quick Blowout Heat Protecting Blowdry Spray
1 fl oz4.2 fl oz
Matrix
Total Results Mega Sleek Iron Smoother Leave-In Spray
A hair smoothing spray that doubles as a heat protectant.
One size only for Total Results Mega Sleek Iron Smoother Leave-In Spray
8.4 fl oz
L'Oréal Professionnel
Serie Expert Fluidifier Blow Dry Cream
A multi-benefit, heat protecting blow-dry cream for all hair types.
One size only for Serie Expert Fluidifier Blow Dry Cream
5.1 fl oz
Shu Uemura
Netsu Design Blow Dry Cream
A heat protecting styling cream that offers hold.
One size only for Netsu Design Blow Dry Cream
5 fl oz
Mizani
Thermasmooth Style & Style Again
A hair smoothing cream perfect for defining curls.
One size only for Thermasmooth Style & Style Again
5 fl oz
There’s no debating between a middle vs. side part here—side-swept bangs take the guesswork out for you. When parted and cut on your desired side, they’re made to swoop over to the opposite side of your face. They’re often soft, and textured and a great option for balancing wider foreheads and heart-shaped faces.
Our Best Texturizing Sprays for Windswept Side Bangs:
Shu Uemura
Wata Wave Texture Spray
A texturizing finishing spray that provides buildable texture
One size only for Wata Wave Texture Spray
7.1 fl oz
Pureology
Style + Protect Texture Finishing Spray
A lightweight texturizing spray for color-treated hair that adds body and shine without crunch or buildup.
One size only for Style + Protect Texture Finishing Spray
5 fl oz
Matrix
Miss Mess Dry Texturizing Spray
A multi-benefit dry finishing spray with a light hold that adds volume and texture.
One size only for Miss Mess Dry Texturizing Spray
5 fl oz
Matrix
Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finishing Spray
A hairspray for achieving a windswept texture.
One size only for Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finishing Spray
5 fl oz
Pureology
Style + Protect Beach Waves Sugar Spray
A non-drying, texturizing spray that creates soft, tousled waves on color-treated hair.
One size only for Style + Protect Beach Waves Sugar Spray
5.7 fl oz
Redken
Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Hair Mask
An intense smoothing treatment for fighting frizz.
One size only for Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Hair Mask
8.45 fl oz
Think of wispy bangs as a trial run before committing to full-on fringe. Small tufts of wispy hair help add definition and softness around the face, acting like a “veil” of hair instead of a full-on curtain. Due to their minimal visual impact, wispy bangs are an excellent choice for those who aren’t sure whether they should wear fringe.
Our Best Pastes and Clays for Piecey Wisps:
Shu Uemura
Ischi Sculpting Paste
A long-lasting medium hold sculpting paste
One size only for Ischi Sculpting Paste
2.5 fl oz
Pureology
Style + Protect Mess It Up Texture Paste
A medium-hold styling paste that provides flexible controm, soft texture, and shine.
One size only for Style + Protect Mess It Up Texture Paste
3.4 fl oz
Shu Uemura
Nendo Definer Matte Clay
A defining clay pomade that defines strands
One size only for Nendo Definer Matte Clay
2.5 fl oz
Matrix
Style Link Matte Definer Beach Clay
A non-sticky, light-hold hair clay for defined, natural-looking texture.
One size only for Style Link Matte Definer Beach Clay
3.4 fl oz
Inspired by your favorite soda pop, bottleneck bangs start slim and short in the middle (like a bottle's neck), then gradually widen around the cheek and temples until they blend in with your hair at the sides (like a bottle's body). Your stylist can strategically cut them in a way to widen your cheekbones, draw attention to your eyes, or even slim your face and jawline.
Our Best Split End Treatments for Long Bottleneck Fringe:
Redken
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment
An intensive acidic rinse-off treatment that helps reinforce weak hair bonds and repair damaged hair.
Select a Size for Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment
1 fl oz5.1 fl oz
Redken
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave In Conditioner for Damaged Hair
Intense leave-in conditioner that provides strength repair to damaged hair
Select a Size for Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave In Conditioner for Damaged Hair
1 fl oz5.1 fl oz
Redken
Extreme Anti-Snap Split Ends Hair Treatment
A leave-in treatment for damaged hair and split ends.
One size only for Extreme Anti-Snap Split Ends Hair Treatment
8.45 fl oz
Matrix
Total Results Instacure Anti-Breakage Porosity Spray
Anti-breakage spray that fills in porosity, smooths cuticle and controls frizz in dry, damaged, brittle hair.
One size only for Total Results Instacure Anti-Breakage Porosity Spray
6.8 fl oz
Biolage Professional
Hydra Source Daily Leave-In Tonic
A leave-in treatment for dry hair.
One size only for Hydra Source Daily Leave-In Tonic
13.5 fl oz
Mizani
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
A lightweight leave-in conditioner with heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Select a Size for 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
8.5 fl oz13.5 fl oz
If you’ve never met a daring hair trend you didn’t like, microbangs (also known as baby bangs) may be for you. These super-short bangs land about an inch or two below the hairline and give off a high-fashion look that takes a lot of confidence to rock (yet we have no doubt you can pull them off).
Our Best Dry Shampoos for Eliminating Microbang Grease:
Redken
Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
A high-performance dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil on up to day 4 hair.
One size only for Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
9 fl oz
Biolage Professional
All-In-One Intense Dry Shampoo with Rice Starch
Multi-benefit dry shampoo made with rice starch to deeply cleanse, prime & refresh.
One size only for All-In-One Intense Dry Shampoo with Rice Starch
3.2 fl oz
Matrix
Total Results High Amplify Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo that deposits lightweight starches to remove oil
One size only for Total Results High Amplify Dry Shampoo
4 fl oz
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Redken
Invisible Dry Shampoo
A lightweight, fragrance-free dry shampoo with an invisible finish.
One size only for Invisible Dry Shampoo
5 fl oz
Matrix
Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo
A flake-free dry shampoo that refreshes and absorbs oil to instantly revive your second-day hair.
One size only for Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo
3.4 fl oz
L'Oréal Professionnel
Tecni.Art Morning After Dust Dry Shampoo
A dry shampoo with light hold.
One size only for Tecni.Art Morning After Dust Dry Shampoo
6.8 fl oz
Pureology
Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
A non-drying dry shampoo.
Select a Size for Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
5.3 oz1.2 oz
Kérastase
Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo
A fine fragrance root and hair refreshing dry shampoo.
One size only for Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo
5.3 oz
The '80s are back and better than ever, and curly bangs are proof. Curly bangs look best in two ways: full across your forehead or parted down the middle to frame your face.
Pro tip: Be sure to ask your stylist to cut your curly bangs when they are dry. If you experience a lot of shrinkage, cutting wet bangs may give you a false sense of the final length.
Our Best Defining Gels and Lotions for Curly Bangs:
L'Oréal Professionnel
Serie Expert Curl Expression Definition Activator Gel
Curl definition gel provides curl and coil pattern definition from roots to ends and activates curls and coils.
One size only for Serie Expert Curl Expression Definition Activator Gel
8.5 fl oz
Shu Uemura
Uzu Cotton Definition Cream
A lightweight styling cream that provides definition
One size only for Uzu Cotton Definition Cream
2.5 fl oz
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Kérastase
Curl Manifesto Gelee Curl Contour Gel-Cream
A curl-enhancing, defining gel-cream for curly, coily, and very curly hair.
One size only for Curl Manifesto Gelee Curl Contour Gel-Cream
5 fl oz
Mizani
True Textures Curl Enhancing Lotion
A hair lotion for curls that adds definition and enhances texture.
One size only for True Textures Curl Enhancing Lotion
5 fl oz
Mizani
Curl Define Pudding
A luxurious curl activator that elongates coily to extremely tight texture types.
One size only for Curl Define Pudding
8 fl oz
Mizani
True Textures Perfect Coil Oil Gel
A moisturizing hair gel that fights frizz and is flake- and crunch-free.
One size only for True Textures Perfect Coil Oil Gel
11 fl oz
Matrix
A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream for Curly and Coily Hair
Silicone-free moisturizing leave-in hair cream to give moisture and definition to curly and coily hair without flaking or crunch.
One size only for A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream for Curly and Coily Hair
16.9 fl oz
Matrix
A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel for Curly and Coily Hair
Flake- and crunch-free Manuka honey extract-infused light-hold defining gel for curls and coils.
One size only for A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel for Curly and Coily Hair
6.7 fl oz
**The Routine**
Of these looks, curtain bangs continue to be the top-requested style at the salon. Watch the tutorial below for their best-kept styling secret.
Redken
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
A heat protecting gel serum that provides volume and body
One size only for Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
3.4 fl oz
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