With the new year comes the desire to shake things up and be a new you, inside and out. When it comes to the latter, a drastic haircut is one of the easiest ways to switch up your look. A major chop or exciting new color is the perfect way to set the tone for a year of adventures. This year, we’re all about a tasteful bang. And while curtain bangs have reigned supreme for the last few years, we’re willing to bet bottleneck bangs are about to be the next big thing.

Read on for everything you need to know about bottleneck bangs—plus 10 of our favorite bottleneck bang ideas for 2025.

What Are Bottleneck Bangs?

Think of bottleneck bangs as curtain bangs’ bang-ier sister. That is to say, bottleneck bangs have that same curving around the temples and cheekbones but also feature a more traditional straight-across bang. While curtain bangs swoop away from the face with a straight part, bottleneck bangs are worn straight—shorter in the center with those same face-framing pieces along the ends, stylist Raven Hurtado explains.

According to Olya Iudina, bottleneck bangs usually include soft, face-framing layers that blend seamlessly with the rest of the hair, creating a flattering and natural appearance that can be styled tousled or sleek. They generally have a structured, rounded shape that looks good on most hair types and face shapes.

But before you take the cut, you should know bottleneck bangs aren’t exactly low maintenance. They require regular trimming and near-daily styling to keep their soft, rounded shape. But if you’re willing to put in the time, they’re undeniably chic. Need further proof? Scroll on for 10 of our favorite examples of bottleneck bangs on celebs.