25 On-Trend Ways To Try Short Hair With Bangs

Short hair with bangs is always on-trend. If you need inspiration to bring to the salon, we’re sharing 25 of the best ways to try the look.

By Jessie Amato & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 15 Aug 2023

After contemplating for months and trying every virtual hair app you could find, you’re finally ready to commit to short hair. When it comes time to choose the perfect haircut for every face shape, however, you’ll notice that one trend stands out: short hair with bangs.

While it might seem like a lot to commit to short hair and bangs at the same time, it’s totally worth taking the plunge. Keep scrolling for 15 of our favorite ways to try the look.

Do bangs look good with short hair?

If you already have short hair, bangs are a great way to switch things up and try something new. Adding fringe to short hair can also help accentuate any face shape, highlight your cheekbones, and bring attention to your eyes.

How do you style bangs with short hair?

When it comes to styling bangs with short hair, the opportunities are endless. You can wear your hair sleek and straight for a polished, sophisticated look or textured and effortless with lots of layers, curls, and waves.

If you’re looking for style inspiration, keep scrolling for 25 of our favorite short hair with bangs ideas.

The Best Short Hair With Bangs Ideas To Try Now

Short Shag With Bangs

The shag haircut is one of the trendiest looks to come out of 2020, and one that looks stunning paired with full fringe! Ask your stylist for layered bangs that match with the rest of your chop. When it’s time to style, let your hair air-dry and apply a few spritzes of texturizing spray like Redken Triple Dry 15 Dry Texture Finishing Spray.

Curtain Bangs

To achieve curtain bangs, your stylist will cut the fringe so that it’s parted down the middle and swept to either side of your face, creating a curtain effect.

Long Curtain Bangs

For a more laid back look (and to help cut your styling time in half), opt for a longer variation of curtain bangs that seamlessly blend in with your haircut.

Short Hair With Curly Bangs

If you thought bangs didn’t work on curly hair, think again! We’re obsessed with curly bangs on short hair. Pro tip: To keep your curly fringe bouncy, avoid using heavy styling products that will weigh them down. Use a lightweight hair gel, like Matrix Total Results Curl Please Super Defrizzer Gel, to give your ringlets a lightweight, strong hold and definition with frizz control.

Mullet

The modern mullet trend is still going strong—and we’re predicting that it’s here to stay! Give this throwback cut added edge with a vibrant hair color and fringe that falls an inch above your eyebrow.

French Bob

If you’re trying short hair with bangs for the first time, this chin-grazing bob with full bangs and effortless texture is a classic.

Textured Bob With Bangs

A layered bob with lived-in texture is one of our go-to ways to wear short hair with bangs.

Baby Bangs

Baby bangs may seem like they’re hard to pull off at first glance, but a chin-length bob helps to balance the look and makes micro fringe appear softer.

Pixie With Barely-There Bangs

These barely-there bangs graze the top of your forehead and gently frame your face.

Blunt Bob With Bangs

A chic and timeless blunt bob with bangs is never a bad idea. To achieve the classic, sophisticated appearance of a blunt bob with bangs, we recommend styling your mane sleek and pin-straight.

Front Bangs With Voluminous Waves

Voluminous waves are always a good idea—particularly when they’re paired with front bangs. Use a shampoo and conditioner like Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo and Conditioner to enhance volume and restore movement.