Bangs or no bangs?

Learn how to find the right cut and style for your face shape.

The decision whether or not to get bangs is a big one! While bangs can instantly change up your look and highlight your best features, determining what style of bang to go with depends on your face shape and desired look. Learn more about how to find the right cut and style of bangs for you below!

Heavy fringe bangs

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Best for: Long faces

This “classic” bang style works well for women with a long face shape. A heavy fringe that hits the eyebrows balances out the face length and suits long or shoulder-length hair.

Center-parted curtain bangs

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Best for: Long faces

Curtain bangs are easy to style and soften your overall look. All you need to do to maintain the style is literally part your hair at the center and gently comb your bangs towards your temples.

Side-swept bangs

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Best for: Round and oval faces

This style is often the most popular, mainly because it’s super flattering on a few different face shapes. Round, long, and oval faces can all rock this look, which features softer hair around the edges and wider bangs in the cheeks.

Angled side bangs

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Best for: Long faces

Women with longer faces may wish to try angled side bangs. The angle helps focus people’s eyes on your center features (like your lips and eyes) versus your forehead. The deep sharpness of the angle makes this style different from side-swept bangs above.

Long, layered bangs

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Best for: Square faces

Best for square or oblong face shapes, a long, layered fringe can help balance out your features. They can also help thin hair look fuller and more voluminous.

Blunt micro bangs

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Best for: Round faces

Blunt bangs can work for round faces when they are short and leave ample space between the fringe and your brows. This distance can visually elongate the face.

Medium bangs

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Best for: Oval faces

Medium bangs are a bit longer than micro styles, featuring hair that touches just above the brows. The style works especially well for curly hair types, since it plays up the texture of the hair.

Get your ideal haircut and style at Warren Tricomi.

Our experienced, trusted luxury hair salon in NYC is ready to help you craft your ideal style, with or without bangs! We have locations serving Midtown and the Upper East Side, as well as East Hampton, NY, and Greenwich, CT.

Learn more about what to expect when visiting a salon like Warren Tricomi on our blog, then book an appointment online today.