Different Types of Bangs, Explained by Hairstylists

The ways in which you can cut bangs is so vast, so encyclopedic, it could merit its own Dr. Seuss poem. You can chop bangs to frame the eyes; you can sweep bangs to one side. You can wear bangs with a bob; you can wear bangs to your job. (Should we keep going? OK.) You can part bangs right down the middle; you can cut bangs till they’re really little. You can snip bangs to just above your brow; the world is your oyster, do you get it now?

It doesn’t stop there either, you see. Fringe can also vary in length and style — O-M-G. The ends can be blunt, curved, curly, or cropped; there are so many options, in fact, this cut cannot be topped. So, how are you to know which bangs haircut to choose? That’s why we’re here: to do the hard part for you.

No matter your celebrity hair inspo, your face shape, or your reason behind “why,” we’re breaking down every all of the different types of bangs could possibly try.

Experts Featured in This Article

Devin Toth is a hairstylist at NYC’s Salon SCK.

John Barrett is a stylist Dhiran Mistry.

Michael Bowman is a stylist at NYC’s Rob Peetoom salon.

César DeLeön Ramîrez is a celebrity hairstylist and Unite stylist.

Different Types of Bangs

How to Cut Bangs

We should preface this by saying your first stop to getting bangs should always be to the salon and a hairstylist. This will ensure you don’t botch the ends or cut them too short. That said, if you’re in dire need of a trim, these tips from a pro will help you cut your bangs at home safely. All you’ll need are sectioning clips, a comb, hair clipping scissors — and courage.