Bangs Ideasfor 2027

For 2027, the safest bangs are soft: wispy fringes and curtain bangs that blend into the rest of your hair. Bolder shapes like blunt and baby bangs are also around for anyone who wants a statement. Stylists were predicting a fringe revival through 2026, and it is one of the few trends that costs very little hair to try.

Curtain bangs

Part at the center and fall to both sides. They suit most face shapes and grow out easily, which makes them the best first fringe. See our curtain bangs ideas for 2027.

Wispy bangs

A light, see-through fringe. It suits fine hair, because it takes very little hair from the sides. Trim every four to six weeks. Ask for “a light, wispy fringe, point cut at the ends, so my forehead shows through.”

Side-swept bangs

A diagonal sweep from a side part. These are the easiest to grow out, and they hide a cowlick well. Trim every six to eight weeks. See curtain vs. side-swept bangs.

Full, blunt bangs

Heavy and straight across, for a strong look. They suit thick hair and long faces. Expect trims every three to four weeks. See full vs. wispy bangs.

Birkin bangs

Long, slightly messy bangs that sit just above the eyes and blend into the sides. They give coverage without looking too precise. They work especially well with a shag or lob.

Baby bangs

A very short fringe sitting high on the forehead. It makes a bold statement and suits oval and long faces. It grows out awkwardly, so try it digitally first.

Bottleneck bangs

Narrow at the top and wider at the cheekbones, like the neck of a bottle. They frame the face well, and they are softer than a full fringe. Ask to see a photo to confirm your stylist means the same thing.

Curly bangs

Curls need their own approach. They must be cut dry and longer than you think, since they shrink. See curly hairstyles for 2027.

Short-hair fringes

A soft fringe on a French bob or pixie is a big part of the shape. For a short cut, the fringe often decides the whole look.

Which bangs suit your face?

Face shape	Try	Be careful with
Round	Long curtain, side-swept	Short, heavy, straight
Square	Curtain, wispy	Very blunt
Heart	Curtain, side-swept	Heavy at the forehead
Oblong	Blunt, Birkin, curtain	Very high, short fringes
Diamond	Fuller, curtain	Very narrow fringes
Oval	Most styles	Whatever fights your texture

For more on round faces, see bangs for a round face. To check your outline, use our free face shape detector. If your forehead is the focus, see hairstyles for a big forehead. And if you wear frames, see hairstyles with glasses.

Which bangs suit your hair?

Fine: wispy or a narrow curtain. A heavy fringe takes too much hair away from the sides.

Thick: nearly anything, although wispy bangs need some thinning out.

Wavy: curtain and Birkin bangs work with your bend. Blunt bangs need daily smoothing.

Curly: curly bangs, cut dry.

Cowlick at the front: curtain or side-swept. A blunt fringe will often split. See cowlick hairstyles.

Upkeep and styling

Dry your bangs first, as they set quickly. Point the dryer down, and brush side to side to remove any cowlick pull. Forehead oil transfers to bangs fast, so keep a little dry shampoo nearby. Keep face creams away from your fringe.

Many salons offer quick fringe trims between appointments. If you want to do it yourself, follow our guide to cutting your own bangs, and take off less than you think.

How to ask

Show a photo, then say where the longest and shortest pieces should land:

“A soft fringe, shortest at my eyebrows, getting longer toward my cheekbones. Please cut it dry and start longer than you think.”

Related guides

• Birkin Bangs: Who They Suit and How to Ask for Them
• Micro Bangs: Who Suits Baby Bangs and How to Wear Them
• Bottleneck Bangs: What They Are, Who They Suit, How to Ask

Try before you cut

Bangs change your face more than almost any other cut, and they take months to grow out. Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio.

Preview bangs on your own photo with Hairover.