Your Complete Guide to Getting Bangs With Curly Hair

Including photo inspo and insight from the pros.

Bangs never go out of style. Their popularity might ebb and flow over the years, with certain fringe styles taking the lead. Yet, the undeniable truth remains: a fantastic set of bangs can transform any hair type—including curls.

"Bangs are one of the simplest ways to change up your look," says Teresa Johnson, owner and operator of Twisted Hare Salon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "People often want a different look but want to maintain length," making fringe the perfect choice. She's no stranger to requests like soft and wispy styles, strong and heavy structured bangs, and long curtain fringe.

One of the most popular requests at Johnson’s salon for curtain bangs, which, as their name implies, frame the face on both sides of the face like a curtain. For individuals with shorter foreheads, she suggests this style because it can give the illusion of a larger forehead, she says.

Curly curtain bangs, like the ones featured above, also create more "open the face up to show off her facial features and bone structure,” says Lindsay De Los Santos, a Miami-based hairstylist. She says it’s also a great option for those with a long or round face because the style accentuates ones cheekbones.

On the other hand, Johnson suggests that individuals with larger foreheads consider opting for a bang that falls just above the brow or around the center of the forehead. According to her, this can create the illusion of a smaller forehead. 

In the rare case you end up disliking your curly bangs, the good news is that they're easy to hide. "With straight hair, it isn't as easy to hide them," explains Johnson, but "curls are easily manipulated, meaning you can pin them back, twist them into another curl or wear them as side bangs."

Want more inspo? Keep scrolling for even more curly hair fringe styles to consider for your next salon visit.

Baby Shag

This modern take on the classic shag haircut is a subtle, more modern take on the retro style. It’s rich with choppy layers for texture, complemented by fringe bangs that land at the eyebrow and exude an effortlessly cool vibe.

Modern Mullet

Seeking a standout look? This modern mullet delivers. Observe the short bangs, a savvy option—as discussed earlier—for making your forehead look smaller.

Face-Framing Layers

If you want your hair to have more movement, consider face-framing layers, or curtain bangs. Get inspired by this style with curly bangs that are shortest in the center and longest along the outer face.

Piecey Bangs

Enhance a wavy shag hairstyle with piecey bangs to amplify hair’s texture and dimension.This haircut gives a lot more volume compared to a style without layers.

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