Because of the different types of hairstyles available, there are tons of ways to add bangs to these different hairstyles in order to create very beautiful looks for any occasion. Now, let’s take a look at some of the different ways to wear bangs.

Adding Bangs

The different types of bangs vary on how the bangs are positioned and their texture. Depending on facial shapes, different bangs may create better looks than others. For example, bangs that are combed straight down right above the brow line are considered straight bangs and are great for softening more prominent facial features like sharper chins and larger forehead areas. Side-swept bangs are great ways to even out round and heart shaped faces as well. These are just a few ways to enhance the look created by hairstyles on facial features. Different bang features can also be combined as well. Side swept or angled bangs can be combined with choppy bangs to match choppy or other hairstyles as well. This allows many different hairstyle additions by playing with different types of bangs.

Styles:

  • Straight Bangs - The hair is combed straight down slightly around the brows.
  • Parted Bangs - Parted either down the middle or off center slightly.
  • Choppy Bangs - Uneven and choppy and add flair to the hairstyle.
  • Side Swept Bangs - Swept to one side usually in a sleek fashion.
  • Wispy Bangs - Slightly sprinkled lightly over the forehead
  • Blunt Bangs - Cut in a blunt manner and come down over the forehead
  • Wavy Bangs - Curled or waved before being swept over the forehead

Pictures of Hairstyles With Bangs

Straight Bangs / Parted Bangs
Choppy / Side Swept
Wispy Bangs / Blunt
Wavy / Short Bangs

Straight Bangs

Straight hair bangs are not the most popular choices for many hairstyles and look because of their simple nature. A straight hair bang is usually short to medium length and goes straight over the forehead with no angling or parting. The bangs may be combed totally straight or a paddle brush maybe used to add a little volume.

Straight bangs are good simple looks without curls or wave and can help frame the facial area. Wider foreheads can be framed to look smaller and square jawlines can be evened out using straight bangs. Straight bangs can be great for simple looks with ponytails as well as sleek simple hairstyles. Straight bangs also seem to be the popular choice for younger girls but as they grow, more variety in bangs can be more popular.

Simple / With Long Hair / Curly Hair
The image here shows how to effectively use straight bangs to create a beautiful hairstyle while framing the face. The hair is sleek black and straight and the bangs are the same way. The bangs cover the facial forehead and draw attention from the jawline to frame the face perfectly. This shows how straight bangs can be combined with simple hairstyles. / The second image shows a long hairstyle with slightly blunt, straight bangs. The longer locks are allowed to flow with some waviness and shorter locks gently touch the edges of the face. The bangs are done straight with a little volume and cover the entire forehead. The straight bangs soften a square jawline as well as bring out the eyes. This look really shows good framing and a way to bring out facial features, especially the eyes.
/ The last image shows a very different combination. Straight bangs usually are not the best choices for wild curly or wavy hairstyles but this particular hairstyle is an exception. The hair locks are wavy and flowing and the bangs are combed straight, making a flap like part. This not only frames the facial area but brings out the eyes and lips to a very high degree. The combination of the wavy locks and straight bangs combine to make a beautiful hairstyle.

Pictures of Straight Bangs

Hairstyles With Choppy Bangs

Choppy bangs are great compliments to choppy hairstyles as well as wild. Choppy bangs add just a little flair but not too much when it comes to framing a face. Thus, choppy bangs may not be the best choice for faces with more distracting features like sharper chins, angular jawlines, or bigger forehead regions. Choppy bangs are great for heart, oval, and round faces and can produce some great hairstyles. These three hairstyles are great ways to use choppy bangs to compliment a hairstyle.
Short Cut and Choppy Bangs / Wild Short Cut and Choppy Bangs
The first style is a short choppy cut. The top portion of the hair
is done in layers one over the other and the back is twisted out wildly. The front choppy bangs slightly stick out and add a little touchup top the hairstyle. The choppy bangs here are more like a cherry to top a sundae ice cream, it is just the right addition to complete the look. The choppy bangs are not straight across but appear wispy to match the short crop. A great hairstyle for many women.
) / The next hairstyle is similar to the first as both hairstyles are short cuts with twisted out backs and short, choppy bangs. The difference here is in the texture and styling of the hair as the strands are laid out differently and this hairstyle is a little more wild and flowing. The choppy bangs here also angled to match the layout of this short hairstyle.
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Medium Choppy Hairstyle and Choppy Bangs
This last hairstyle comes from Alyssa Milano who sports a beautiful choppy haircut. It is simple to see the different parts of this hairstyle. Highlighted layers of different lengths with choppy ends make this what it is. The addition of short, choppy bangs is the real difference here between other choppy looks. These choppy bangs seem to add an exotic ambience to the over look that would not be present any other way. This hairstyle is just another great look created by Alyssa's stylists. /

Pictures of Choppy Bangs

Wispy Hair Bangs

Wispy bangs are a great way to add just a few bangs to a hairstyle to take attention away from other areas. Wispy bangs sprinkle just enough hair over the forehead region to create different hairstyles that draw more attention to the top of the facial area.
Wispy bangs are great for rectangular, square, and oblong facial shapes as the face can be framed to look more balanced. Using wispy bangs to gently add to a hairstyle can create many beautiful hairstyles like the three listed below.
Simple Hairstyle and Wispy Bangs / Wispy Bangs Perfect for Short Hairstyles
The first image shows a simple hairstyle with a more rectangular shaped face. It is easy to see how the wispy bangs frame the face greatly and how the facial features are increased. The eyes and lips are more prominent and the jawline is less distracting. The wispy bangs are a must for a simple hairstyle like this one.
/ The next image here is a perfect example of how soft wispy bangs can be combined with a short hairstyle to produce a very great look. The model here has a forehead region that is slight wider than the jawline and a sharp chin, which is usually greatly noticeable with short hair. However the wispy bangs add a touch to the look by slightly proportioning the facial area to match. A very nice look that shows how short hairstyles and wispy bangs can go hand in hand.

The last image is of Haylie Duff who has a more diamond shaped face with a sharper chin. The natural wavy locks with highlights is a great look but would be more bare without the wispy bangs. Straight bangs would throw off such a beautiful look but soft wispy ones enhance it. The wispy bangs and natural wavy locks draw attention away from a sharper chin as well. A great hairstyle with wispy bangs here. /

Short, Barely There Hair Bangs

Short bangs, or barely there bangs, are a great way to enhance a hairstyle. Because longer bangs can be more distracting and less complimentary to a hairstyle, short bangs can do the opposite and really add a small flair to one. Shorter bangs are great for most facial shapes by helping to frame the facial area and are good additions for any hair length. The three images here show some variety of short bangs but there are tons more different ways to wear barely there bangs and to compliment many hairstyles. The three short hair

bangs shown here all come from Alyssa Milano who has some fantastic looks with different hairstyles.

Medium Hairstyle With Short Bang

The next image is a medium length hairstyle with simple waves and short, choppy bangs. This is a great hairstyle for oval and heart shaped faces. The short bangs compliment the overall cut and frame the facial area well combined with the medium length locks. The addition of shorter bangs creates such a beautiful look that without them, this hairstyle just would not be the same. Because the bangs are choppy and asymmetrical, there is more attention directed evenly on the face. This is definitely a hairstyle many women should consider. /

An Updo With Short Bangs

This last image of Alyssa with short bangs is probably one of her best. This look is great as it combines a very simple pony tail, complicated braid, and short swept bangs. These three elements seem to combine to produce a very creative and beautiful hairstyle. This look can be adjusted by removing the braids and going with just the high ponytail or a simple updo which the short bangs would still compliment very well. The short, swept bangs really add a flair to this hairstyle and without them, the overall look just would not have that touch. This is one of the best hairstyles that uses short bangs. Thanks for Alyssa for being so beautiful and having such lovely hair. /

The Straight Fringe

The straight fringe can be a nice alternative for a simple look that still looks good. A fringe is another term for bangs and the straight fringe is as simple as you can get with the fringe coming straight down just over the eyebrows. The look goes great with straight hair or hair with some light waves. The straight fringe can fall straight down or be curled up a little to give a look with more volume. The most useful part of a straight fringe is the nice frame it creates for the facial area. The straight fringe gives the appearance of a more narrow face and even proportions, a great option for many facial shapes. For more detailed looks, other ways of doing a fringe probably will look better than the straight fringe. Lets take a look at some excellent styles for the straight fringe.

Simple, Straight Fringe

Puffy Fringe

This straight fringe is a little different from the first because it does not fall straight down. The fringe is curled up to provide a look with more volume. This fringe is great for hairstyles with volume, waves, curls, and updos. The fringe falls right over the eyebrows and is spaced evenly over the forehead. The light waves in the locks and the volume in the hair produce a very beautiful combination with this fringe. This shows how the straight fringe can be changed to go with more complex hairstyles to create beautiful looks. /

Breathless Straight Fringe

This image definitely shows how effective the straight fringe can be. The actress is Mischa Barton and her hairstyle here is off the charts for simplicity, facial framing, and beauty. The multi-tone cut with waves at the end of the locks creates a nice contrast to the straight fringe that comes right over the eyebrows. The hairstyle is simple and is very flattering to many facial shapes because of the fringe and wavy locks. This is a very great use of the straight fringe in a great looking hairstyle. /

These great examples show the varying ways the straight fringe can be used to create some beautiful hairstyles. For those who still are undecided on whether a fringe is the right choice, check out the other ways of adding fringes including, wispy, blunt, and the popular side swept.

Choppy Layers and Parted Bangs

The next hairstyle is a different look produced with parted bangs. The hairstyle has layered sections of different lengths that have slightly choppy ends with very small split in the bangs. The parted bangs along with the short layers create a frame around the facial area and bring out the eyes and smile. The heart shaped face is well balanced with the parted bangs and the rest of the hairstyle. A good look for many women.

Pictures of Parted Bangs