20 Ways to Try Baby Bangs That Are Actually Wearable

Brushed Out

"Baby bangs for curly hair are best styled naturally or with the diffuser attachment of a blow dryer," Stenson says. To help your natural curl hold its shape, he recommends:

• Prep bangs with Matrix's A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel ($21).
• Comb through with a wide-tooth comb.
• Allow bangs to dry where they naturally fall.

Trend Setting

Let's get real: If Bella Hadid has worn the look, it's worth taking the style for a test spin. "Bella Hadid slays baby bangs, per usual," Alvarez says. "Her face shape is sharp and pairs nicely with these dramatic bangs." Be sure to talk to your stylist and consider your face shape and natural features when selecting a length and bang style.  

Tightly Curled

"I love [baby bangs] on wavy to curly hair because the texture drives me wild," Alvarez says. Her main tip for maintaining your texture in a baby bang style:

• "Apply a leave-in spray like Biolage's Strength Recovery Repairing Spray ($24)," she says. You want to use a product that will help combat frizz without compromising definition and movement.
• Allow hair to air dry, or speed things up with your diffuser attachment.

Side Split

If your hair naturally splits into a side part, don't fight it. Baby bangs look très chic when split, be it naturally or on purpose. "If the hair doesn’t lay as you want it, you can use flat duckbill clips to hold the root in place until it dries," Stenson advises.

Thick, Wavy Pixie

Who says your bangs have to be the only shorties in your 'do? Winnie Harlow's thick, wavy pixie is proof that cropped cuts are a fun and statement-making style to wear with your baby bangs.

Contrasted Length

Ariana Grande's baby bangs look even shorter against her extra-long, straight strands. To maintain this level of dramatic contrast, Stenson recommends trimming your bangs every three weeks, noting that without a trim, your micro bangs could last you no more than two to three months.

Choppy Ends

To get choppy ends on your micro fringe, ask your stylist to use a feather razor for that perfectly imperfect edge. Straighter textures will have an easier time wearing this type of style without daily maintenance and effort.

Pin Curled

When it comes to wearing this look, "FKA Twigs is a favorite of mine," Alvarez says. "She’s so edgy and has a unique take on her baby bangs." Here, the artist wears her shortly snipped fringe in a pin-curled style.

Iconic

High-maintenance or not, we're in full support of any hair look this bold and iconic. We're pretty sure Emma Watson's baby bangs will forever be one of the most frequently cited bang images of our time.

Straight but Wavy

Don't let the length of your fringe be the only contrast in your hairstyle. Playing with texture is another great way to make this already bold look pop for a more dramatic statement.

• Rough-dry your hair with a nozzle attachment, lightly shaking your bangs in each direction, and lifting the roots throughout your hair for lift.
• Use your favorite curling iron or wand in alternating directions throughout the hair.
• Apply a mini flat iron on medium heat to your baby bangs, gently following the curvature of your head to give them a natural fall.

Side-Swept Flapper Style

Doing a side-swept style is a great option for your baby bangs if you decide you want to grow them back out. Pairing them with a flapper-inspired headband doesn't hurt, either. To wear your baby bangs in a side-swept fashion, here's what Alvarez suggests:

• Blow dry your bangs using a paddle brush.
• Finish by spraying some Biolage All-In-One Intense Dry Shampoo ($24) to prevent the bangs from getting oily.
  

Short All Over

Hair texture, lifestyle habits, and face shape were just a few of the top considerations our experts pointed out when thinking about getting baby bangs. As Jessie Buckley shows us, fine hair and a sharp chin or jawline can easily give this coveted hairstyle a wake-up-and-go kind of vibe.

Naturally Textured Bob

Lots of texture means lots of moisture, and with the right products, your natural curls could really thrive in any cut with some low-maintenance styling, baby bangs included. Alvarez recommends using Biolage's Strength Recovery Repairing Leave-In Spray and a drop of All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil ($24) to finish.

Retro Updo

Leave it to Lady Gaga to modernize a retro 'do and make it not only desirable but approachable. Blending a subtle beehive updo with these Bettie-Page inspired straight baby bangs have us rethinking what other '50s trends are in need of a revival.

Blunt and Heavy

Thick, wavy strands are great for recreating a blunt, heavy set of baby bangs, which create the perfect complement to Beyoncé's style here.

• While the hair is still damp, "Apply Biolage's Ultra Hydra Source Leave-In Cream ($22)," Alvarez says.
• Follow up with the brand's Smoothing Shine Milk ($21) to help fight frizz and lock in moisture.
• Blow dry using a boar bristle brush.
• Use a flat iron as the final touches to smoothing out your style. This will really emphasize its weight and give it that blunt feel.

Show-Stopping Detail

Zoë Kravitz takes this head-turning style and gives it a '20s-inspired tweak with this pin curl detail shining front and center.

Elegant Glam

"When styling baby bangs on straight hair, it’s important to keep the root direction in mind," Stenson says.

• Begin by "prepping damp hair with a volume root spray, like Matrix's Total Results High Amplify Wonder Boost Root Lifter ($22)," he advises.
• "Use a paddle brush to brush the hair from side to side while blow-drying the hair down, toward the face."

Piece-y Wisps

If you have wispy baby bangs that aren't extremely blunt or heavy, try wearing them in a piece-y style, as seen on Kat Graham.

• "Prep the hair with Biolage's Hydra Daily Leave-In Tonic ($22)," Alvarez says.
• "Use a pomade to style and separate once the bangs are dry."

Fun and Flirty

A fun and flirty ponytail may add to baby bangs' youthful appearance, but there's truly no age limit to wearing this look, as Penelope Cruz showed us on the 2019 Met Gala red carpet.

Built-in Bangs

For a more subtle, soft baby bang that doesn't strike as much of a contrast, opt for a pixie cut. Many pixie styles basically come with built-in baby bangs you won't have to think twice about.