A fringe cut two to three inches back from the hairline will cover a high forehead, but it also means a trim every three to four weeks and blow-drying the bangs before anything in the morning. Deep side parts and brow-length layers do similar work with less upkeep. Below are hairstyles for a big forehead at every length and texture.
1. Full Blunt Bangs
Full blunt bangs are the most direct of all big forehead hairstyles. I cut the fringe straight across at the brow, taking the section back two to three inches from the hairline so it has enough weight to lie flat. It suits medium to thick straight hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the bangs down with a flat brush before the rest of the hair dries. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
2. Curtain Bangs With Long Layers
Curtain bangs cover the top third of the forehead and split at the center, so the face is framed without a heavy line. I cut them to land at the cheekbones and point-cut long layers from the chin down. It suits fine to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush, rolling them away from the face. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
3. Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs cut on a diagonal cover most of the forehead without the upkeep of a full fringe. I razor the bangs from a deep side part so they lie flat and blend into layers at the cheekbone. They are one of the easiest hairstyles for big foreheads to grow out. They suit straight to wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry the fringe across with a flat brush. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
4. Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs soften a large forehead without a solid block of hair. I take a wider, thinner section than usual and point-cut it to the brow so some skin shows through. They suit fine to medium straight hair and women who want a light fringe. Blow-dry the bangs side to side with a flat brush, then use a little dry shampoo to keep them separated. Trim every 3–4 weeks.
5. Bottleneck Bangs
Bottleneck bangs are short and narrow in the center and longer as they curve around the eyes. On a big forehead, they cover the middle and soften the temples at the same time. I point-cut them on dry hair. Pair them with long or mid-length layers. They suit straight to wavy hair. Blow-dry with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
6. Birkin Bangs
Birkin bangs are long, full and eyelash-length, with a slightly separated, lived-in look. They cover a big forehead completely while staying soft. I cut them heavy and point-cut the ends so they split naturally. They suit medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair. Air-dry or rough-dry with your fingers, then push them slightly apart. Trim every 3–4 weeks so they stay off the lashes.
7. Choppy Bangs
Choppy bangs have uneven, point-cut ends that look textured instead of blunt. They cover a large forehead while looking casual. I cut them on dry hair and texturize with point cutting. They suit medium to thick straight or wavy hair. Rough-dry, then work a small amount of texture paste through the ends. They grow out unevenly, so trim every 4 weeks.
8. French Bob With Bangs
A French bob pairs a jaw-length cut with a brow-skimming fringe, which makes it one of the classic big forehead hairstyles. I cut the perimeter blunt and the bangs soft at the edges. It suits fine to medium hair with a little natural wave. Air-dry with texture cream for a casual finish or blow-dry smooth. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the bob every 6–8.
9. Lob With Curtain Bangs
A collarbone lob with curtain bangs covers the upper forehead and keeps the face framed at a medium length. I cut the bangs to land at the cheekbones and the lob blunt with a few internal layers. It suits straight or wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry the bangs with a 1.25-inch round brush and bend the ends of the lob. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the lob every 8–10.
10. Shag With Bangs
A shag with bangs is one of the most popular big forehead hairstyles because the fringe and the face-framing layers work together. I razor-cut layers from the crown and cut wispy bangs that blend into them. It suits medium to thick wavy hair. Air-dry with sea salt spray or diffuse. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the shag every 8–10.
11. Wolf Cut With Heavy Bangs
A wolf cut with heavy bangs covers the forehead fully and adds texture through the crown and sides. I razor-cut the layers and cut the bangs thick at the brow. It suits wavy or thick straight hair and women in their 20s and 30s who want a casual cut. Scrunch in texture spray and air-dry, or rough-dry with a diffuser. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 3–4.
12. Long Pixie With a Side Fringe
A long pixie with four to five inches of fringe swept across the forehead is one of the best short hairstyles for big foreheads. I razor the fringe so it lies flat and taper the sides and nape. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry the fringe sideways with a vent brush and set with a little pomade. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
13. Pixie With a Choppy Fringe
A pixie with a choppy fringe brings short, uneven pieces forward over the forehead. I point-cut the top and fringe on dry hair and keep the sides close. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Work a matte paste through damp hair and push it forward with your fingers. It is a low-maintenance option among short big forehead hairstyles. Trim every 4–5 weeks.
14. Bixie With Bangs
A bixie, the cross between a bob and a pixie, sits around ear length with a textured back and full bangs in front. The fringe covers a high forehead and the short length keeps it easy. I point-cut the whole shape so it does not sit round. It suits fine to medium hair and is one of the easier big forehead hairstyles to style. Work a light texture paste through dry hair. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
15. Deep Side-Part Lob
A deep side part sends more hair across the forehead and breaks up a large open area without bangs. I cut the lob at the collarbone with a few layers on the heavy side so it falls forward. It suits fine to medium straight hair, and the part adds lift at the root. Blow-dry it and flip the part to the other side when it starts to lie flat. Trim every 8 weeks.
16. Long Waves With a Deep Side Part
For clients who do not want bangs, a deep side part with long waves is one of the simplest hairstyles for big foreheads. The heavy side drapes across the temple. I cut long layers from the cheekbone down. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Curl with a 1.25-inch iron and brush the waves out lightly. Trim every 10–12 weeks.
17. Face-Framing Layers From the Brow
Face-framing layers that start at the eyebrow give a large forehead a softer edge without full bangs. I slide-cut the shortest pieces at the brow and angle them down past the cheekbones. It suits fine to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry the front pieces forward and then away with a round brush. Trim the front every 6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
18. Butterfly Cut With Curtain Bangs
A butterfly cut with curtain bangs adds volume around the face and covers the upper forehead. I cut short layers at the cheekbones over long lengths, then add bangs that blend into the top layer. It needs medium to thick hair to show the layering. Blow-dry with a large round brush, rolling the front away from the face, and finish with a light hairspray. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
19. Curly Bangs
Curly bangs cover a big forehead and keep the curl pattern intact. I cut them dry and longer than straight bangs, because they spring up an inch or more. They suit 2C to 3C curls of medium to thick density. Apply leave-in and gel to wet bangs and diffuse them first, before the rest of the hair, so they set in place. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
20. Curly Shag With Bangs
A curly shag with bangs puts volume at the crown and a curly fringe over the forehead, which is one of the best big forehead hairstyles for curly hair. I cut it dry, curl by curl. It suits 2C to 3C curls of medium to thick density. Wash-and-go with curl cream and gel, then diffuse. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and reshape every 10–12.
21. Hime Cut
A hime cut pairs blunt bangs with cheek-length side panels and long hair behind. The bangs cover the forehead and the panels frame the temples, so it works well for big foreheads. I cut every section blunt so the lines stay sharp. It suits thick straight hair and works best on oval or long faces. Flat-iron each section to keep the lines sharp. Trim the bangs and panels every 4–6 weeks.
22. Asymmetrical Bangs
Asymmetrical bangs are cut shorter on one side and longer on the other, so they cover a high forehead with a diagonal line. I cut them on dry hair and razor the long side. They suit straight hair of medium density. Blow-dry with a flat brush, directing them toward the long side. They grow out into side-swept bangs, so you can stretch trims to every 5 weeks.
23. Chin-Length Bob With Bangs
A chin-length bob with bangs puts a full fringe over the forehead and a clean line at the chin. I cut the perimeter blunt and keep the bangs heavy at the brow. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and bend the ends under. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the bob every 6–8 to keep the line sharp.
24. Italian Bob With Bangs
An Italian bob with bangs is fuller and heavier than a French bob, with the length at the jaw. The bangs cover the forehead and the volume sits at the sides. I cut it blunt with internal layers. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush for a bouncy finish. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 3–4.
25. 90s Layers With Side Bangs
90s layers with long side bangs give volume around the face and cover part of the forehead. I cut layers from the chin to the shoulders and a long diagonal fringe. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry each section with a large round brush and set with velcro rollers. The blowout holds three to four days. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
26. Feathered Bangs
Feathered bangs are razor-cut so they flick out to the sides, a 70s look that covers the upper forehead without a hard line. I pair them with feathered layers through the sides. They suit medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs forward, then out with a round brush, and mist with flexible hairspray. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
27. Half-Up Style With Curtain Bangs
Pulling hair back shows more forehead, so I leave curtain bangs and a few face-framing pieces out of every half-up style. Section the top half, twist it and secure with a claw clip or barrette. Curl the bangs and the loose ends with a 1.25-inch iron. It suits any hair type with curtain bangs cut to the cheekbone. It works best on second-day hair.
28. Low Ponytail With Face-Framing Pieces
A low ponytail with face-framing pieces is one of the easiest updo-style big forehead hairstyles. Leave bangs or two front pieces out, gather a low ponytail at the nape, and wrap a section around the elastic. The low position keeps the hairline soft. Curl the front pieces away from the face. It suits medium to long hair of any density.
29. Messy Bun With Bangs
A messy bun shows the whole forehead unless you have bangs to leave down. Gather a loose bun at the crown or nape, pin with U-pins, and pull out pieces around the temples. Keep the bangs down and rough them up with dry shampoo so they do not separate. It suits any hair type with bangs, from wispy to full. It works best on second-day hair.
30. Claw Clip Twist With Bangs
A claw clip twist with bangs keeps hair off the neck while the fringe covers a high forehead. Twist the hair up the back of the head and clip it with a large clip. Leave the bangs and a few face-framing pieces out. It suits medium to long hair with curtain or wispy bangs. It takes about 30 seconds and works on second-day hair.
31. Silk Press With Bangs
A silk press with bangs gives natural hair a sleek fringe that covers a high forehead. I cut the bangs and layers after the press so the lines sit right. It suits natural hair of medium to thick density. Wrap it at night with a silk scarf and keep it away from humidity so it holds one to two weeks. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
32. Twist-Out With Front Volume
A twist-out with volume at the front covers a big forehead without a cut fringe. I shape the cut with more length at the front hairline so the twists fall forward. It suits 4A to 4C hair. Twist damp hair with a twisting cream, let it dry fully, then unravel and pull the front twists forward. It lasts three to five days. Reshape every 8–10 weeks.
33. Soft Side Fringe for Women Over 50
A soft side fringe is one of the most flattering big forehead hairstyles for women over 50. It covers a receding or high hairline without looking heavy. I point-cut the fringe and blend it into short layers. It suits fine to medium hair. Blow-dry the fringe across with a small round brush. Trim every 5–6 weeks, and touch up color every 6.
34. Short Cut With Bangs for Women Over 60
A short cut with soft bangs covers a high forehead and keeps styling simple for women over 60. I cut layers through the crown for lift and texture the bangs so they sit light. It suits fine to medium hair, including coarse gray. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with a light hairspray. Use a purple shampoo weekly on gray. Trim every 6 weeks.
35. Gray Shag With Bangs
A gray shag with bangs covers the forehead and breaks up coarse texture with layers. I razor-cut layers from the crown and add wispy bangs. It suits medium to thick gray or salt-and-pepper hair. Air-dry with smoothing cream or diffuse. Use a purple shampoo once a week to keep yellow tones out. Trim every 8 weeks and the bangs every 4.
36. Bangs for Fine Hair
Fine hair can make bangs look thin and separated, so I take a deeper section, starting further back on the head, to add density. I point-cut lightly and keep them at the brow. It suits fine, straight hair. Blow-dry the bangs first with a flat brush and use a little dry shampoo to keep them from getting oily. Trim every 3–4 weeks.
37. Bangs for Thick Hair
Thick hair can make bangs puff up and sit away from the forehead. I thin the section from underneath with point cutting so the bangs lie flat while still covering the forehead. It suits thick straight or wavy hair and works well on oval and heart-shaped faces. Blow-dry the bangs side to side with a flat brush, then down. Trim and thin every 3–4 weeks.
38. Swoop Bangs
Swoop bangs are cut long and swept in one curve across the forehead from a side part. They cover most of a big forehead and grow out easily. I razor them on a diagonal. They suit straight to wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry with a round brush, rolling the bangs across, and set with a light hairspray. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
39. Asymmetrical Bob With a Side Swoop
An asymmetrical bob with a long side swoop covers the forehead with the long side. I cut one side at the jaw and the other an inch longer, with the fringe blended into the long side. It suits straight hair of medium density and women over 30 who want a polished short cut. Blow-dry smooth and set the swoop with a round brush. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
40. Shoulder-Length Waves With Bangs
Shoulder-length waves with bangs cover the forehead and keep the length easy to manage. I cut light layers through the length and soft bangs at the brow. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Wave the lengths with a 1.25-inch iron, leaving the bangs smooth. Finish with dry texture spray. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the length every 8–10.
41. Long Hair With Side-Parted Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs parted to the side instead of the center fall more heavily over one side of the forehead, which covers more area. I cut them longer on the heavy side and layer the length from the chin. It suits straight or wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry with a round brush, sweeping the bangs to one side. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
42. Soft Mullet With a Fringe
A soft mullet with a fringe covers the forehead at the front and keeps the back longer. I razor-cut the layers and cut the fringe heavy at the brow. It suits thick wavy hair. Rough-dry and work a matte texture paste through the top and fringe. It is one of the more casual big forehead hairstyles. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the fringe every 4.
43. Wavy Bob With Curtain Bangs
A wavy bob with curtain bangs covers the upper forehead and keeps the shape casual. I cut the bob just below the chin with internal layers and the bangs to the cheekbones. It suits 2A to 2C waves of medium density. Scrunch in mousse and diffuse, then smooth the bangs with a round brush. Trim the bob every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 4.
44. Textured Crop With a Long Fringe
A textured crop with a long fringe keeps the sides close and the front long enough to cover the forehead. I point-cut the top and fringe for texture. It suits thick, straight or slightly wavy hair. Work a matte clay through damp hair and push the fringe forward and to one side. It is one of the shortest big forehead hairstyles that still covers the hairline. Trim every 4–5 weeks.
One client with a high forehead admitted she had not worn her hair up in years because of the exposure, and a brow fringe changed that in one visit. With big forehead hairstyles, the deep side part or fringe carries the weight, not the length. If face shape is the next thing you are weighing, the oval face haircuts guide lays out the even-proportion option.