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Learn to emphasize your features with these haircuts for oval faces with bangs.
Life is all about taking risks, and if you were planning on refreshing your look, we encourage you to go all in with the bangs! Wispy or blunt, wavy or straight, chin-length or curtain – find your signature look by trying different styles. And don’t neglect the rule of matching your haircut to your appearance, as, after all, it’s all about balance. Here, you will find some awe-inspiring ideas for the haircut for an oval face with bangs that complement its elegant features.
Known for their effortless vibe, these bangs are typically longer than the average fringe style, which adds charming allure to your appearance. You can incorporate them in medium to long hairstyles, whether straight or wavy. The addition of subtle layering will harmoniously blend all the elements of this haircut, making the bangs part of your individuality from now on.
@salsalhair
Long curtain bangs are easy to blend with layers and grow, making them a relatively low-commitment option for women aiming for some experiments with their hair. Longer bangs also work great for covering the wide cheekbones and elongating the face silhouette.
@anastasiiia_korzhova
This hairstyle may need you to practice its styling a little, but the result is so worth it! Thin bangs and wispy layers gently frame your features and bring airiness to the whole look, accentuating your feminine charm and elegance. The butterfly haircut may come in different lengths, so you can easily adapt it to your particular hair length.
@angie.jstyles
Here is an excellent example of a suitable hairstyle with bangs for thin hair and an oval face shape. With subtle front layers and barely-there bangs, you can infuse your tresses with the missing volume and texture, while not compromising their density. Style this look with a flat iron, slightly curling the shorter layers from your face to create a gentle framing effect.
@styleloungesd
Those looking for low maintenance will appreciate this mid-length hairstyle with bangs, featuring feathered layers. The focus of this haircut is on the voluminous top, achieved by the right styling. Blow-dry your hair with a nozzle in different directions to create dimension. Apply a volumizing spray and tease the roots with your hands for extra lift and a somewhat tousled appearance. Finish with a hair spray if you need a long-lasting effect.
@modestspotcarrillo
If straight-across bangs look too sharp for you, we offer you to follow this styling trick that allows you to soften their shape. Create rounded edges while blow-drying the bangs with a round brush, directing the ends inward and tousling them at the hairline just a bit. This fringe style will match classic or rounded bobs perfectly, creating a chic Parisian allure.
@diegomarcsant
While oval face shapes can play with any bangs, we reckon Bardot bangs will add retro chic vibes to your modern style. The middle part grazes the eyebrows while the edges are made a little longer, creating a framing shape that accentuates the eyes beautifully. Subtly curl the ends of your locks to add dynamic and texture to this gorgeous style.
@nunzio_nyc1
Long layered haircuts with bangs flatter different face shapes, including oval faces, drawing attention to your best features. The bangs that end at the chin give you the illusion of face-framing bangs without the need to regularly trim the fringe.
@cihadkeskiin
Long sleek locks are a lovely adornment to an oval face shape, and also very versatile. You can part them in the middle or slightly off-center, or, as shown here, pair them with accurate bangs. Use a shimmering spray or hair oil to boost its natural shine and style with a flat iron for extra sleekness.
@stella_bixiecolour
This style showcases how you can spice up your long, thick tresses without compromising their length with subtle layers, curtain bangs, and teasylights. The long, framing bangs will elongate your oval face, subtly covering the cheekbones. A voluminous blowout is the best way to showcase the layers and bangs in all beauty.
@hairbyvalerien
Bangs are a good move at any age, so if you aim to try something new in your 40s, we reckon this hairstyle might be the one. Medium shags match perfectly with curtain bangs, softly framing your facial features and complementing the symmetry of an oval face shape.
@modestspotcarrillo
Not only do bangs add interest to your appearance, but they also balance your features such as a big forehead. Try slightly arched bangs that go a little longer towards the sides, softly framing the face. We recommend styling them with a texturizing spray, teasing hair the roots for a stylish messiness.
@teryn.tucker.hair
Wispy fringe can add a sophisticated touch to your long layered locks and draw attention to your expressive eyes and eyebrows. Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush to achieve the desired shape and prevent them from flattening.
@ashleyb.hair
Soft curtain bangs will accentuate your femininity and soften your appearance regardless of your face shape, so no wonder it’s one of the most desired bang styles. Pair them with shoulder-length loose waves cut in layers to emphasize the movement of this playful and dynamic haircut.
@erinfarrell.hairstylist
Infuse your tresses with lightweight feeling flattering for oval and round face shapes by adding layers shorter in front and longer at the back. Curtain bangs will be a perfect addition to this look, gradually blending with feathery-like layering.
@kersten.studiocove
Emphasize your style with one of these haircuts and let the bangs do their job in terms of accentuating the appearance of those with oval face shapes.
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