#1: Feathered Layers with Wispy Curtain Bangs in Dimensional Blonde
The bangs here are doing something specific worth noting: they’re point-cut thin enough that you can see the forehead through them, which keeps the whole face open instead of heavy. That’s the difference between this working and it looking dated. Long razored layers start just below the chin and get progressively longer, creating that flipped, feathered movement through the mid-lengths without any curling iron involvement. The color is a cool-toned balayage with a deliberately darker root shadow, maybe a level 6 ash base with freehand-painted level 9 pieces. It reads natural. If your hair is thick to medium density, this cut will fall like this on its own. Thin hair will not. You’ll get flat curtains instead of that volume at the crown and that textured spread through the ends. Oval and heart face shapes wear this well because the wispy framing softens width without adding it. Round faces will want shorter face-framing pieces than what’s shown here. The upkeep is real: balayage touch-ups every ten to twelve weeks, bang trims every three, and if you skip either one this goes from intentional to neglected fast.
#2 Soft Shaggy Layers with Airy Fringe in Dark Chocolate Brown
Notice how the fringe is cut so thin you can see forehead through it. That’s intentional, and it’s what keeps this from looking heavy on someone with medium density hair. The layers start high, around cheekbone level, and the stylist clearly point-cut the ends throughout to get that piece-y separation at the bottom without sacrificing the overall length, which hits past the collarbone. This is a great cut for oval or heart-shaped faces because those wispy face-framing pieces soften width without adding it. On a rounder face, it will not do enough structurally. The single-process brunette is rich and even, which tells me there’s no gray growing in yet or it’s being fully covered, and that level of commitment to maintenance is real. If you have coarse or thick hair, these layers will not lie this gently without a blowout every time.
#3 Warm Caramel Highlights on Long Layered Brunette with Side-Swept Fringe
Look at where the highlight placement starts. It’s not random. Those caramel pieces are concentrated right around the face and through the bang area, pulling warmth forward while the base stays deep brown toward the back. That kind of intentional balayage takes a colorist who understands how light hits darker skin tones. This is long, dense hair with interior layers that start well below the chin, keeping the weight low so the ends flip and move without going flat at the crown. The fringe is long and side-swept, blending into the first layer seamlessly. It works beautifully on oval and oblong faces. If your face is round, this much length without shorter framing pieces will not do you any favors. You need thick hair for this. Fine or thin strands will look stringy at this length, and no product fixes that.
#4 Sun-Lit Blonde with Lived-In Fringe and Flipped Ends
Those bangs are not one length. Look closely and you’ll see they’re point cut thin enough to show forehead through the fringe, which is the only reason this much hair around the face doesn’t read heavy. The layers start high, right around the cheekbones, and the ends flip outward in a way that takes medium to thick density to pull off. Fine hair will not do this. The blonde is a foilyage blend letting her natural gray and darker root work as a lowlight, so the grow-out stays graceful for months instead of weeks. On oval or oblong faces this framing is perfect because the width at the cheeks balances length. Round faces will find it adds bulk exactly where they don’t want it. One thing worth knowing: that effortless texture took a round brush and intention, and skipping it means the whole shape goes flat.
#5 Layered Brunette with Warm Undertones and Full Fringe
The shortest layers start just below the chin, and that’s doing all the heavy lifting here. Without that high layering, this much thick hair would sit like a curtain. Notice how the bangs are cut with a slight arch, heavier at center and thinning toward the temples, which keeps them from looking blunt on an oval or heart-shaped face. The color reads like a deep espresso base with fine chestnut ribbons hand-painted through the midlengths. You need density for this. If your hair is on the thinner side, those cascading layers will just look sparse and stringy by midday. This is a cut built for medium-to-thick hair with some natural wave or willingness to use a round brush.
#6 Tousled Long Layers with Face-Framing Fringe in Rich Brunette
Notice how the shortest layers start right at the cheekbone and kick outward, pulling all the attention to the center of the face. That’s not accidental. The fringe is point-cut and deliberately uneven, which keeps it from reading too polished or heavy. This works on medium to thick hair with some natural texture, and the length falls well past the collarbone, so you need density to carry it without looking stringy at the ends. The color is a warm brunette base with fine caramel highlights concentrated through the fringe and face-framing pieces, likely done with a balayage technique that keeps the roots natural. On fine hair, this cut will fall flat and lose all that movement within an hour. Oval and heart-shaped faces get the most from this layering pattern. If your face is round, the volume at the cheeks won’t do you any favors.
#7 Blown-Out Butterfly Layers with Sweeping Side Fringe in Natural Black
Look at where the volume sits. It’s concentrated at the cheekbone and jaw, not the crown, which tells you this was cut with internal layers and then round-brushed outward at the mid-lengths. That placement is doing real work for anyone with a longer or narrower face shape because it adds width exactly where you want it. The fringe is side-swept and blends into the longest face-framing pieces seamlessly, so there’s no harsh line across the forehead. This needs thick or at least medium-density hair. On fine hair, those butterfly layers will fall flat and look stringy within hours of styling. The color is a true natural black with no dimension added, which keeps it low-maintenance but can read heavy on lighter skin tones. You need a blow-dry to get this result. Air-drying will not give you this shape.
#8 Jet Black Layered Length with Soft Piece-y Bangs
Notice how the bangs aren’t one solid curtain. They’re point cut into thin, separated pieces that sit just above the brows, which keeps them from looking heavy on a smaller forehead. The layers start around the chin and get progressively longer, with the ends flipped slightly outward to create width at the shoulders. This works best on medium to thick, straight or slightly wavy hair. On fine hair, those lower layers will just hang flat and you’ll lose the whole shape. Round and oval faces wear this well because the fringe narrows the top third while the volume sits low. The single-process black is glossy and uniform, zero dimension, which is a commitment. Any grow-out shows immediately.
#9 Razored Black Layers with Full Textured Bangs
Those bangs are not blunt. Look closely and you’ll see they’ve been point cut to create separation through the fringe, which is the only reason this much black hair near the face doesn’t read heavy. The layers start high at the cheekbone and get progressively longer, giving the whole shape a tapered movement that keeps thick, straight hair from falling like a curtain. This is a committed cut for someone with genuine density. If your hair is fine or medium, you will not get this result. The all-over blue-black color is striking on warm skin tones, and she’s proof it works, but single-process black is unforgiving when roots grow in or when gray starts threading through. You’ll be in that salon chair every four weeks. Round or square faces benefit from how the longer pieces narrow along the jawline.
#10 Warm Brunette with Caramel Ribbons and Parted Curtain Fringe
Notice how the highlights are concentrated right where the bangs split and along the face-framing pieces, not scattered through the whole head. That’s intentional balayage placement to catch light exactly where it draws the eye upward. The rest stays a deep warm brunette, which keeps the color low-maintenance and avoids that washed-out grow-out problem. This is long, medium-density hair with interior layers starting around the cheekbone, and the bangs sit right at eye level with enough length to part naturally in the center. It works particularly well on round and heart-shaped faces because those cheekbone layers create the illusion of narrowness without looking sharp or overworked. If your hair is very straight and flat, this won’t look like this without a round brush and some effort. The texture here comes from styling, not from a naturally wavy pattern.
#11 Voluminous Dark Brunette with Copper Glints and Swooping Curtain Fringe
Look at where the highlights land. They’re not scattered everywhere; they sit right at the face frame and through the mid-lengths, placed with a balayage hand to catch light exactly where it warms the skin. That’s intentional work. The base is a deep espresso brown, and those copper-toned pieces are doing all the heavy lifting to keep this much dark hair from reading flat. You need density for this. Fine or thin hair will not hold this shape, period. The layers start around the cheekbone and grow progressively longer, giving that blown-out volume at the crown and through the sides without sacrificing the length below the collarbone. The fringe is parted and swoops wide, almost merging into the face-framing layers, which makes it forgiving on round or fuller face shapes because it creates diagonal lines. This is a lot of hair to maintain, and keeping those copper tones from fading to muddy brass will require color-depositing treatments between appointments.
#12 Cascading Jet Black Waves with Feathered Curtain Fringe
Look at how the layers start just below the chin and get progressively longer, which is what gives this all that movement without thinning anything out. This requires thick, dense hair. That’s non-negotiable. The fringe is point-cut and wispy, parting naturally at the center, and it sits right at the cheekbone, which works beautifully on oval and heart-shaped faces. What most people will miss is that the volume at the crown isn’t just blowout work; those shorter interior layers are doing the heavy lifting, creating lift that makes the whole shape feel alive rather than flat against the head. If your hair is fine or low density, this cut will look stringy and hollow where it should look full. The single-process black has a subtle warmth to it, not blue-black, which keeps it from reading harsh against deeper skin tones.
#13 Dark Brunette Butterfly Cut with Wispy See-Through Bangs
Look at the crown area. You can see new growth coming in silver against that deep brunette, and the see-through bangs don’t hide it. If you’re growing out grays and want bangs to buy time, this particular fringe is too thin and parted to do that job. The layering itself is excellent, though, with interior layers point-cut to kick out around the cheekbones while the length stays past the collarbone with soft movement. This works on medium to thick, straight or slightly wavy hair. Oval and heart face shapes benefit most from how those shorter face-framing pieces open up around the eyes without adding width at the jaw. Fine hair will not hold this shape without significant product and heat styling every single day.
#14 Bouncy Brunette Blowout with Honey Balayage and Layered Curtain Fringe
This requires thick hair. There’s no faking the volume happening here, and if your density is medium or less, you’ll spend your mornings chasing something that won’t hold. The layers are cut long and graduated, starting at the cheekbone and building outward with a round brush blowout that gives that big, swooping movement through the ends. Notice how the fringe blends seamlessly into the face-framing pieces, almost disguising where bangs end and layers begin. That’s intentional and well done. The balayage uses fine honey-toned ribbons painted through a deep espresso base, concentrated where light naturally hits. It warms the whole face without looking processed. Oval and heart-shaped faces will love how the curtain fringe opens up the center. Round faces, less so. This is a high-maintenance color and style that looks effortless only because someone put in real work.
#15 Warm Copper Redhead with Razored Face-Framing and Sheer Bangs
The bangs here are doing something sneaky. They’re cut thin enough to show forehead through them, which keeps the overall look from reading heavy, and the shortest face-framing pieces hit right at the cheekbone to draw attention inward on a longer face shape. This is a razor-cut layered length in medium density hair, and the texturing through the mid-lengths is what gives it that slightly undone, piecey separation without looking damaged. The color reads like a natural copper base with finer strawberry blonde highlights woven through, not foiled in chunks but hand-painted so the warmth moves. If your hair runs thick and coarse, these wispy bangs will not lie this way for you. They’ll puff. This cut belongs to someone with medium or finer strands who wants movement without losing length. Oval and oblong faces will love how the layers land.
#16 Golden Bronde Shag with Brow-Grazing Textured Fringe
Look at where the shortest layers hit. They’re sitting right at the cheekbone, which is doing real work to keep the length from dragging her face down. This is a heavily layered shag on medium-density hair with a warm bronde blend, likely achieved through fine babylights woven into a natural dark blonde base. The fringe is point-cut and thin enough to see skin through it. On fine hair, this whole thing will fall flat within an hour of styling. It needs texture and enough density to hold those separated, piecey ends without looking stringy. If you have a longer face shape, the full fringe and all that volume at the sides is a strong combination. Round faces will want more height at the crown than this delivers.
#17 Chocolate Brunette with Golden Foils and Long Parted Fringe
The fringe here is doing something specific: it’s long enough to split and blend into the face-framing pieces, which means it never really looks grown out. That’s the whole trick. The foilyage starts a few inches from the root and concentrates warmth from the cheekbones down, keeping the top dark and grounded so the color reads natural instead of stripy. This works on medium to thick hair with some wave or texture already present. Thin hair will not hold this shape without significant effort. Oval and heart faces wear this fringe well because it narrows nothing that doesn’t need narrowing. Square jaws could feel boxed in by those long straight curtain pieces sitting right at the jawline.
#18 Deep Espresso Layers with Soft Arched Bangs
Notice how the bangs are cut slightly longer at the temples and shorter through the center, creating an arc that opens up the eye area without going full blunt. That’s deliberate razor work, and it makes a real difference on rounder or wider face shapes. The color reads as a single-process deep espresso brown, no visible highlights, which keeps the whole look clean and low-maintenance. This is thick, dense hair with long layers that start just below the chin and cascade to mid-chest, and that density is doing a lot of the heavy lifting here. On fine or thin hair, this exact cut will fall flat and the bangs will look sparse within a week. The layers are point-cut to remove bulk without creating choppy texture, so the ends still feel solid. If you have the hair for it, this is one of those cuts that genuinely looks good on day three.
#19 Chestnut Long Layers with Tapered Side-Swept Fringe
Notice how the bangs are cut on a steep diagonal, starting short near the part and lengthening past the cheekbone. That taper is doing all the work here, narrowing a wider forehead while keeping the eyes open. The layers are internal, point-cut through the mid-lengths so they move without looking chopped, and the warm chestnut base has fine toffee ribbons placed only where the light would hit naturally. This needs medium to thick density. Thin hair will not hold this shape past noon, and you will spend your day pushing flat pieces behind your ears. Oval and heart faces, this is yours.
#20 Layered Dark Brunette with Shaggy Fringe and Feathered Ends
Notice how the shortest layers start just below the chin and kick outward at the collarbone. That’s not accidental. The stylist used point cutting through the mid-lengths to create movement without thinning out the ends, which is why the bottom still has density even though there’s a lot of texture happening above it. This works on medium to thick straight hair and oval or heart-shaped faces. On a round face, those chin-level pieces would widen things. The fringe is soft and slightly separated, sitting just past the brows, which keeps the forehead partially visible. If your hair is fine, this fringe will flatten and lose that airy separation within hours. The natural dark brunette color here has no visible highlights or dimension work, and honestly it doesn’t need any.
#21 Warm Dark Brunette with Feathered Face Frame and Soft Swept Fringe
The fringe here is doing something sneaky. It’s cut longer through the center and point-cut at the tips so it splits naturally and fans across the forehead without looking heavy, which is why it reads as effortless even though it’s clearly styled with a round brush. This works on medium to thick hair with some natural wave or body, and the long face-framing layers are graduated in a way that narrows a wider jaw. If your hair is fine, this whole silhouette will flatten by noon. The color is a single-process dark brunette with warm red-brown undertones catching the sunlight, no highlights needed when your base has that kind of depth on its own. Oval and heart-shaped faces will love this. Square faces too, because those layers soften everything at the cheekbone.
#22 Rich Brunette with Toffee Highlights and Long Swooping Fringe
The fringe here is doing something specific worth noting: it’s point cut to sit right at cheekbone level on one side, which pulls attention to the center of the face rather than the jawline or forehead. That placement is intentional and it works beautifully on oval and heart shapes. This is a lot of hair. Medium to thick density, past the collarbone, with long interior layers that were likely razor cut to create that shaggy movement without losing the weight at the ends. The toffee highlights are hand painted sparingly, concentrated around the face and through the mid-lengths, leaving the base a deep natural brown. It reads low maintenance but it is not. Without a round brush blowout, those layers will fall flat and the fringe will split in odd places. Fine hair cannot hold this shape.
#23: Espresso Curly Shag with Fringe
This espresso curly shag with fringe is perfect for enhancing natural curls while providing movement and texture. The shoulder-length cut features layers that add volume and shape, making it ideal for round or oval face shapes. The soft fringe frames the face beautifully, while the shaggy layers create an effortlessly chic look. To maintain this style, use a curl-defining cream and a diffuser for added bounce. This haircut is not only stylish but also low-maintenance, allowing for easy everyday styling.
#24: Chest-Length Haircut with Layered Bangs
The chest-length haircut with layered bangs is a versatile and chic hairstyle. It combines length with layered bangs for a stylish and contemporary look. This haircut features hair that falls to the chest, creating a flattering silhouette. The layered bangs are expertly cut to frame the face, adding texture and movement. The layers in the hair enhance volume and provide a sense of dimension. This versatile haircut can be worn straight, curled, or waved to suit different occasions.
#25: Wavy Wolf Shag with Soft Bangs
Try a long wolf shag cut with soft tapered bangs styled with a loose wave if you want a cool yet low-maintenance haircut. Try a hair balm like Hairstory’s Hair Balm for curl definition and frizz control. Finish this style off with a volumizing, texture power like Hairstory Powder.
#26: Curtain Bangs and Subtle Long Layers
Curtain bangs and subtle long layers are a classy mix that flatters any face shape. The curtain bangs, gently parted in the middle, frame the face with softness. The subtle long layers add dimension and movement to the overall hairstyle. The curtain bangs beautifully complement various face shapes, enhancing their natural features. Adding subtle long layers provides a classy and refined touch. It’s a timeless choice for those seeking a chic and polished appearance.
#27: Textured Wavy Layers and Heavy Fringe
If you have medium to coarse hair with a high density, try a textured cut with a wavy layer and heavy fringe. This cut will help give your hair more movement and dimension. Remember you’ll need to visit the salon every 6-8 weeks for bang trims.
#28: Textured Razor Cut with Short Bangs
Embrace your edgy and fun self with the textured razor cut with short bangs hairstyle! The textured layers add depth and dimension, while the bangs frame the face with a youthful touch. For styling, apply a small amount of texturizing spray to enhance the texture. Use a flat iron to create piecey and tousled waves for a chic vibe.
#29: Tousled Long Haircut with Messy Bangs
Try a tousled, layered haircut with messy bangs if you have wavy to curly hair. Use a styling cream like Hairstory’s Hair Balm on very wet hair to seal in moisture for the perfect air-dry style.
#30: Long Textured Curls with Subtle Side Bangs
If you want balance in your face shape, I recommend facial mapping with your stylist. This is where you go over face shapes and styles that best suit your face. This style is great for those with pear, square, and long-face shapes. Create width around the temples and a side bang for an asymmetrical balance. It breaks up the facial structure into a more balanced oval shape.
#31: ’70s Shaggy Blonde Hair with Fringe
Ask for a ’70s shaggy blonde hairstyle with fringe. When having long hair and getting into your 50s, fear not. The best way to wear long hair as you age is with a face-framing style. Just like layers from the 70s and a fringe to bring out your eyes. Layers help to bring out your features and create an uplifting effect when styled up and away from the face.
#32: Straight Thin Layers with Bottleneck Bangs
Here are straight thin layers with bottleneck bangs. If you have longer textured hair, you may want to add bangs for depth to your hair. Fringe helps create fullness and shape around your face.
#33: Face-Framing Bangs on Straight Blonde Hair
Enhance your features with the fabulous face-framing bangs on straight blonde hair! The bangs delicately frame the face. They show off your best features and add a touch of allure.
#34: Long Copper Layers and Airy Bangs
Consider a long copper layered cut with airy bangs. Ask your stylist to add some lightly layered bangs for women in their 50s looking to keep their long hair. Also, ask about facial framing to accentuate your best facial features. Airy bangs will give your forehead coverage over beauty lines while making your eyes pop.
#35: Eye-Grazing Fringe for Dark Red Hair
Turn heads with the eye-grazing fringe for dark red hair! This hairstyle merges the intensity of dark red locks with the allure of a fringe that skims the eyes. The result is a mysterious look that demands attention. Try pairing this bold fringe with loose waves for an effortless vibe to make you stand out in any crowd.
#36: Textured Long Shag with Wavy Bangs
Consider a textured long shag with wavy bangs and change things up. This interesting cut gives a modern approach to long hair. The full bang section is disconnected from the long lengths framing your face well. The bang section is cut far into the crown area to create a shaggy feel that softens your features. You can dry the bang with your hands or soften it with a round brush moving backward away from the face. Try air-drying the rest for a messy and organic finish.
#37: Sleek Fine Hair with Long Bangs
Sleek fine hair with long bangs is a versatile hairstyle for aging hair! This look combines sleek fine hair with long, face-framing bangs. The fine hair texture allows for a smooth appearance. The long bangs add a touch of modernity and frame the face beautifully.
#38: Shagged Curly Hair with Textured Bangs
Shagged curly hair with textured bangs is a free-spirited hairstyle. The cut combines the charm of shag cuts with curly locks and textured bangs. The shaggy layers in the hair enhance the natural texture and provide a sense of movement and volume. The curly locks add a playful and whimsical touch, exuding a carefree and bohemian vibe. The textured bangs beautifully frame the face. They add a stylish and edgy element to the overall look.
#39: Blunt Haircut with Sleek Fringe
The long blunt haircut with a sleek fringe is a polished hairstyle. The hair is cut precisely, creating clean lines and a sleek silhouette. The fringe is perfectly styled. It falls straight and smoothly across the forehead, framing the face beautifully. This hairstyle is perfect for ladies looking for a timeless and refined look.
#40: Long Tousled Straight Hair with Face Frame
You’ll look edgy in long tousled straight hair with a face frame. We all want a shape that is age-defying. So add a face frame and some long layers, and consider a middle part. Blow dry your style upside down for stunning volume and embrace your inner hippie. Older women can pull this off and feel youthful.
#41: Long Blonde Waves and Barely-There Bangs
Get that ’90s, beachy, Pam Anderson look with long blonde waves and barely there bangs. Ask your stylist for a golden-beige tone and wispy bangs. To achieve all that volume, use a volumizing mousse. My favorite is Body Builder Volumising Mousse before blow drying.
#42: Full Bangs on Sleek Straight Hair
Full bangs are the perfect way for the glasses wearer with sleek straight hair to add fun to their haircut. Bangs help bring more attention to your eyes that glasses tend to hide. If you straighten your hair, always use heat protection. Try Hairstory Dressed Up, and never turn your iron above 350 degrees.
#43: Feathery Face-Framing Layers on Long Hair
The feathery face-framing layers on long hair create a gorgeous and dimensional look. These layers cascade around the face. They add softness and frame the features beautifully. The feathery texture adds movement and an ethereal quality to the long hair. This hairstyle is designed to provide depth and dimension. It’s perfect for those looking to elevate their long hair with elegance.
#44: Short Fringe with Long Soft Waves
Here’s a modern hairstyle with a short fringe with flowing, long waves. The short fringe frames the face with a bold and chic touch. The long soft waves create a sense of movement and elegance, adding a touch of romance to the overall look. This versatile style can be transitioned from casual to formal occasions. It’s suitable for various events.
#45: Side-Swept Wavy Hair with Fringe
The side-swept wavy hair with fringe is a captivating and versatile hairstyle. The cut combines the elegance of side-swept waves with a stylish fringe. The wavy texture adds a touch of glamour and movement to the hair, creating a soft and romantic look. The fringe, delicately swept to the side, frames the face and enhances the eyes. The bangs add a modern and fashionable touch. This hairstyle can be customized to suit different hair lengths and face shapes.
#46: Messy Gray Mullet Shag
The messy gray mullet shag is a bold and edgy hairstyle. It combines messy texture with a modern twist on the classic mullet. The gray color adds a cool and trendy vibe to the overall look. This haircut features layers of varying lengths, creating a shaggy and disheveled effect. The messy styling adds an element of rebellion and nonchalant charm. The mullet shape is characterized by shorter hair in the front and longer strands in the back. The cut creates a unique and eye-catching silhouette.
#47: Long Straight Hair with Choppy Ends
Long straight hair with choppy ends is a flattering hairstyle. It adds texture and movement to the hair. The choppy ends create a dynamic and edgy look, while the straightness of the hair adds sleekness. This hairstyle draws attention to the eyes by framing the face and allowing the eyes to be the focal point. The length of the hair provides versatility for styling. You could wear various updos and down styles.
#48: Purple Reverse Balayage Hair with Light Fringe
Purple reverse balayage hair with a light fringe is a striking hairstyle for a bold look. The reverse balayage involves applying a vibrant purple shade to the lower sections of the hair. This creates a beautiful contrast with the natural or lighter color on top. A light fringe adds softness and frames the face, enhancing the overall style. This mix of texture and color creates a dynamic and eye-catching effect that will make a statement.
#49: Long Subtle Layers with French Bangs
You’ll love the sleek style of long subtle layers with French bangs. Bangs are trending for long hairstyles and will make you appear younger. Not only is this style beautiful, but it is also effortless to achieve if your cut is on point. You’ll want to ask for minimal layering in length to maintain the integrity of the bottom and a full thick bang. Style your cut by blow drying with a large round brush or your hands.
#50: Feathered Bangs for Bronde Curly Shag
Feathered bangs with a bronde curly shag are the best wash-and-go style for long wavy to curly hair. Let this style air-dry with a styling balm, blow dry the bangs with a round brush, and diffuse or air-dry the rest. This cut is so low-maintenance that you’ll only need to go for shape-ups every 3-4 months.
#51: Medium-Long Hair with Rounded Bangs
Try rounded bangs if you have medium to long hair and want a shape that frames your face beautifully. Bangs will expose the cheekbones. The tapered face-framing layers soften the jawline giving an illusion of the face.
As women age, they may consider changing their hairstyles to suit their evolving preferences and needs. Long hair with bangs can be a flattering and versatile choice for women over 50. To get valuable insights and expert advice, we sat down with Mitch Kadlec, a renowned hairstylist with extensive experience in styling long hair with bangs for mature women.
Meet The Expert
Mitch Kadlec
Mitch is a haircut specialist with over 19 years of experience.
You can find him at Nancy Angelair Hair Salon in Chicago, IL.
Bangs for Different Hair Types
For those with thicker hair, Mitch recommends opting for a curtain bang or blunt bangs, keeping it simple and not adding too much texture. If you prefer a layered side-swept bang, a straight shear can help remove some weight.
For fine hair, the bottleneck bang is a favorite style. Start with a shorter center bang and angle it out to frame the cheekbones. Styling should include products like volume mousse and a round brush.
If you have natural or wavy hair, embrace your natural texture and use a straight shear when styling. No matter your hair type, don’t be afraid to try various bang styles, whether a layered curtain bang or a full, heavy bang.
Choosing Bangs Based on Face Shape
Mitch emphasizes considering your face shape when choosing bang styles. For round faces, a side-swept bang that opens up the forehead is ideal. Adding an angled cut can create the illusion of a longer face. Alternatively, a micro bang can be a trendy choice.
Ladies with oval faces have the luxury of choosing any bang style, as it complements their perfect face shape. For square faces, a layered curtain bang can help soften the features and open up the face.
If you have a long face, avoid short bangs, as they can make your face appear even longer. Opt for something above the eyebrows and add face-framing layers for a flattering look.
Styling Tips and Recommended Products
Before getting your bangs, chat with your stylist to determine the best style for your hair texture and lifestyle. Mitch suggests drying your bangs first when styling, using your hands initially and then a round brush. Always direct the blow dryer airflow downward to achieve a smooth finish.
To extend the life of your bangs, use dry shampoo and invest in high-quality tools like a hairdryer and boar bristle brushes. And here’s a crucial tip: resist the urge to trim your own bangs; your stylist can do it for you for free.
Photos of the Prettiest Long Hair with Bangs for Women Over 50
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