Bangs & Fringe

Curly Bangs

Bangs cut into curly hair so a band of defined curl sits across the forehead rather than hanging in the eyes.

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Curly bangs are a fringe cut into hair that curls, shaped so the curl pattern does the work instead of a flat iron. Cut right, they frame the face without shrinking into the forehead; cut like straight bangs, they spring up short. The difference is in how the stylist cuts them, which is worth knowing before you ask.

Curl shrinks, sometimes by half, so these are cut dry and curl by curl instead of wet in a straight line. Taken to the eyebrow while wet, it will dry somewhere near the hairline. The result is a rounded shape that holds air underneath and sits away from the skin, so it reads as volume rather than a flat curtain. Refreshing it in the morning usually means wetting only the front section and reapplying a little gel.

Suitsoval, oblong, heart face shapes. A band of curl across the forehead cuts visible face length, which is why it helps a long face and balances a wide upper third.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. It only works where the curl pattern is consistent at the front, since a looser or heat-damaged hairline hangs straight and breaks the shape.
UpkeepTrim every four to six weeks because shrinkage hides the growth, and plan on wetting and re-gelling the front most mornings.
Ask forAsk for curly bangs cut dry, curl by curl, and remind the stylist how much your hair shrinks as it dries.

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Questions about Curly Bangs

Who does the Curly Bangs suit?

It works best on oval, oblong, heart face shapes. A band of curl across the forehead cuts visible face length, which is why it helps a long face and balances a wide upper third.

Does the Curly Bangs work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. It only works where the curl pattern is consistent at the front, since a looser or heat-damaged hairline hangs straight and breaks the shape.

How much upkeep does a Curly Bangs need?

Trim every four to six weeks because shrinkage hides the growth, and plan on wetting and re-gelling the front most mornings.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for curly bangs cut dry, curl by curl, and remind the stylist how much your hair shrinks as it dries.

Should curly bangs be cut wet or dry?

Dry, on hair styled the way you normally wear it. Curls shrink as they dry, so a fringe cut wet ends up shorter than planned. Ask for a dry cut and mention how much shrinkage your curls have.

Can I try the Curly Bangs on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Curly Bangs on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.