Classic Blunt Bangs

The length of your blunt bangs depends on what features you want to highlight, as well as your face shape. If you have a round or heart-shaped face, you can consider cutting your bangs slightly above your eyebrows to help elongate your face. Those with oval or longer faces can cut their bangs to hit right at the eyebrow or slightly lower.

Straight Blunt Bangs

The key to straight blunt bangs is to not let them air dry. Use a blow dryer and a flat brush or large round brush right to smooth them as soon as you jump out of the shower. Depending on your hair texture and how much curl is in your hair, you may also need to use a flat iron.

Romantic Blunt Bangs

There are days when having full fringe just doesn’t work. During her Priscilla era, actor Cailee Spaeny rocked blunt bangs, but she styled it in different ways, including this side-swept moment on the red carpet in 2023. Whether you’re dealing with uncooperative bangs or are trying to grow your fringe out, let Spaeny be a testament to its versatility.

Blunt Curtain Bangs

As seen on Sabrina Carpenter, blunt curtain bangs are separated down the middle instead of being straight across—a good choice if you want a softer look. Blunt bangs are often cut right at your eyebrows, while blunt curtain bangs can be cut slightly longer.

Wavy Lob and Blunt Bangs

Kerry Washington’s straight bangs juxtaposed with a wavy lob frame her oval face and (killer) bone structure perfectly. Plus, dark hair with blunt bangs is that je ne sais quoi hair combo that will forever be a stunning match made in heaven.

Just remember: bangs are work. Celebrity hairstylist Vickie Vidov says to make sure you’re committed before you cut them.

“Very few people have hairlines that allow their bangs to sit perfectly right out of bed to run out the door,” she says. “For the rest of us, this is a commitment to add on those extra minutes in the morning while getting ready. Be sure you’re okay with that.”

High Pony and Blunt Bangs

When baby Ariana Grande traded in her signature tight, high ponytail for, well, a tight, high ponytail (but with the addition of bangs), the internet collectively lost it. The extra-long fringe was also a nice change-up.

Eyebrow-Grazing Blunt Bangs

Jessica Biel has been a longtime bangs girl, wearing her fringe stylishly for over a decade—she even wore short, side-swept bangs to her wedding! We especially love this blunt look that falls just below her eyebrows.

When you go in for your chop, ask your stylist to show you which tools you’ll need to style your bangs at the salon, and keep in mind any cowlicks you might have in your hair.

Pin-Straight Blunt Bangs

We were equally as obsessed with Zendaya’s curly shag and matching curly bangs as we are with her sleek bob and pin-straight fringe. In conclusion, the woman simply looks amazing with bangs.

Blended Blunt Bangs

Liv Tyler’s blunt bangs are met with longer pieces on the sides to help blend into the rest of her hair. But when left out in an updo, they help soften the dissonance.

According to celebrity stylist Rachel Williams, the A-frame shape of the bangs creates an illusion of more angular cheekbones and jawline, which is perfect for oblong face shapes. “To style, use a styling cream such as Oribe’s Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream before blow-drying, then finish with R+CO’s Outer Space Flexible Hairspray,” she says.

Signature Blunt Bangs

We can’t remember a time Rashida Jones didn’t have bangs, but the look certainly works for the actress. Don’t fix what isn’t broken, right?

Short Blunt Bangs

Constance Wu proved that short bangs can be red-carpet-worthy too, pairing them with a wavy lob (and sequins!) at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

To style bangs like Wu’s, Williams recommends starting with a serum like Seven Haircare Gazar Diamond Serum before blow-drying and then defining with a flat iron.

’70s Blunt Bangs

This curly shag on Naomi Campbell is the ’70s disco hair of our dreams. “Naomi’s curly face-framing bangs work because they balance her heart-shaped face and show off her strong features such as her eyes and beautiful cheekbones,” says Williams. “To style, use a curl cream such as Ouai Curl Crème before air drying or blow-drying with a diffuser. Finish with a shine spray such as the Aloxxi Essential 7 Dry Oil Shine Mist.”

P.S.—For curly hair, be sure you tell your stylist whether you plan to wear your bangs straight or curly as curls can shrink the hair up to three inches.

Side-Swept Blunt Bangs

Rose Byrne oscillates between having and not having bangs, and we’ve got to say, thick fringe suits her. Here, she’s swept them to the side, proving that blunt bangs don’t have to be taken at face value (no pun intended). Plus, they pair well with her mid-length hair.

Square-Shaped Blunt Bangs

For oval-shaped faces like Keke Palmer, Vidov says you can play with super short or long bangs since there’s already a nice symmetry to the face. “I always look at the face shape and try to counter it with the opposite to balance,” says Vidov. “Say your shape is fuller or round. A square-shaped bang will balance.”

Straight Lob and Blunt Bangs

Another oval-faced example, Bella Hadid has a leg-up in the bangs department. “Bella Hadid has an oval-shaped face and could pull off any bang style,” Vidov says. Although, we don’t need a professional to know the model looks good in any hairstyle (sigh).

Blunt Curtain Bangs

Taylor Swift has become something of a queen of curtain bangs. A full and fluffy fringe is a great way to beef up fine hair. “Since she has an oval face, she can pull off different types of bangs, but these really show off her eyes and face,” says Williams.

To style, Williams suggests using a volumizing product with plenty of shine. Use a medium round brush to curl your bangs under slightly as you blow-dry.

Textured Blunt Bangs

With the bone structure of a goddess, Ciara looks positively ethereal with textured bangs. Her diamond-shaped face provides a lot of symmetry, so a little bit of layering makes a great frame. Plus, with these bangs, your eye can’t help but take in those impressive cheekbones.

Blunt Baby Bangs

Krysten Ritter’s retro baby bangs are a great choice for round-face shapes. When going with shorter bangs, keep in mind they take a bit more upkeep and work to style.

“To maintain these types of bangs, you would need to trim every couple of weeks,” says Vidov.

Softly Swept Blunt Bangs

With bangs slightly on the longer side, Rihanna can easily change it up and choose a slightly side-swept look with them. “Rihanna shows the version of having longer transitional pieces on the sides of your fringe,” Vidov says. “This style can be universal, and has a bit more playfulness and versatility to it.”

Gradual Blunt Bangs

Winnie Harlow’s blunt bangs gradually shorten at the center of her face, highlighting her eyes. She’s another gorgeous example of someone with an oval face, who can pull off about any manner of bangs—or hairstyle for that matter.

Short(er) Blunt Bangs

“On a rounder face, bangs are helpful in creating a smaller surface area of the face,” says Vidov. “But, if you’ve got AH-mazing brows like Maisie Williams, opt for a shorter fringe to allow the play on the eyescape.” Short bangs are essentially a frame for killer brows, so why not draw all the attention to them?

Barbie Blunt Bangs

“[Nicki Minaj’s] bangs definitely make a statement! Very chic,” says Williams, adding that blunt straight-across bangs help to bring balance to her sharp jawline.

To style, Williams suggests using a smoothing cream before blow-drying. Then, go in with a flat iron.

Straight-Across Blunt Bangs

Hannah Simone’s straight-across blunt bangs paired with her long hair highlight the structure of her heart-shaped face. “If you have a more prominent chin, bangs can be to your advantage as they focus the eye more on the chin, giving an overall killer facial structure, like Hannah Simone,” says Vidov.

Thick-Yet-Soft Blunt Bangs

Dakota Johnson’s bangs are thick, blunt, and soft all at the same time. According to Williams, her oval-shaped face and longer forehead work beautifully with bangs that hit right above the eyes and blend into longer face-framing pieces on the sides.

Sleek Blunt Bangs

Cardi B likes to frequently switch up her look; however, this sleek and shiny bob paired with blunt bangs is one of our favorites. This haircut flatters the angles of her oval face. Use a straightening balm or a flat iron to copy this chic look.

Eyebrow-Grazing Blunt Bangs

Zooey Deschanel’s full fringe and red lipstick are the cornerstone of her statement retro look. In fact, the actress has said that people don’t recognize her without her signature bangs! Hitting right at her eyebrows, they showcase her baby blues perfectly.

Faux Blunt Bangs

If you are unsure about blunt bangs, copy this faux bang look, courtesy of Beyoncé. This style works best with long hair.

To get the look, pile your hair on top of your head in a high ponytail and secure it with a hair band, fanning the front of your hair in a blunt bang style. You can also use clip-on faux bangs to test it out before committing to a haircut.

Statement Blunt Bangs

Rooney Mara originally cut short, blunt bangs for her role in the movie The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo; however, she apparently grew fond of the look as she kept it for quite a while. Her dark hair, blunt bangs, and red lipstick definitely make a statement.

Soft Blunt Bangs

Helen Mirren’s soft blunt bangs look fabulous paired with her pixie cut. As she demonstrates, blunt bangs can be paired with a little volume on the crown of your hair for a super flattering look. This style can also be worn brushed to the side.

Effortless Blunt Bangs

Jenna Ortega’s signature beauty look is her dark tresses and full bangs. She often wears it a bit longer, allowing it to fall “effortlessly” on her face.

Blunt Bangs and a Pixie Cut

Pixie cuts have a permanent spot on the timeless hairstyle roster. But it’s not every day you see someone rocking a full fringe with it. Let Karrueche Tran’s red carpet glam be a reminder that bangs go with just about every ‘do—even the daunting mini cut.

Curved Blunt Bangs

Out of all the A-listers, Lana Del Rey does retro beauty the best. Take a look at her 2024 Grammys glam as proof—she paired her long black hair with eyelash-grazing bangs. What gives her full fringe that old-school effect is not only her vintage-looking #OOTN, but how her bangs slightly curve inward (and, of course, her bow-adorned headband).

Wispy Blunt Bangs

Michelle Yeoh is the reigning queen of straight bangs. Recently, she’s been keeping her styling simple, yet effective by straightening her hair—and her bangs—for a sleek and shiny finish.

Feathered Blunt Bangs

Looking to give your bangs a ’70s feathered twist? Look to actor Sophie Thatcher, who wore her brown hair in waves, paired with thick, side-swept fringe.

Blunt Bangs a la Updo

Taylor Russell has been at the forefront of the baby bangs movement, as seen at the 2024 Met Gala. For fashion’s biggest night, the actress wore her hair in a sleek updo, complete with micro bangs that hit an inch or so above her brows.