Andrea Payme is a freelance copywriter and editor from New York City who has been living in Panama since 1999. A former Corporate Special Events Planner, Peace Corps volunteer, and the founder of the first backpacker hostel to ever open in David City, Panama, Andrea has a lot to write about! When she’s not writing, she enjoys trying to figure out ways to manage her super-curly hair, swimming for exercise, and reading. Her favorite quote is “Wanna know how to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans!"
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Bangs are bangs, right? Wrong. Traditional bangs conceal the forehead and deemphasize the upper half of your face. Short bangs have the opposite effect because they are meant to purposely draw attention to your forehead and eyebrows, which is precisely the area you want to emphasize.
Short baby bangs look great on almost everyone, but there are still some specific face shapes and hair textures that don’t lend themselves well to the style. If you’re a woman with the triangular face shape, you might want to steer away from too-short bangs, because they could make your forehead look too wide and the mid-section of your face too narrow. Also, if you’re a girl with ultra-wavy or curly hair, you might have difficulties maintaining a short bangs look, because, at the slightest hint of humidity, the bangs will either bulge out and lose their shape, or shrink up, up and away.
Take a look at these 20 short bang options and select one that will work best for you!
A shag with short bangs is one of those haircuts that look great on super-straight hair. The long wisps and layers lengthen the face and give the style a youthful appearance.
@pink.dagger
The short cropped bangs work as a modern element when matched with a copper-tinted, wavy chin-length bob that’s tousled on the sides and top.
@jcastillohair
Here is one of the best styles for medium hair if you’re hoping to achieve a star-quality style that doesn’t look like you paid celebrity bucks. Vintage Katy Perry.
@jocelynwoodhair
Very short bangs that are cut straight across the forehead and plumped up to show their full body, complement the long, straight hair of the inverted shoulder length lob flowing flawlessly onto the shoulders.
@blending_bruja
The ashy blonde balayage brings out the best of these wavy, long tresses. Straight-combed baby bangs seem to sprout from the crown, beautifully framing the face and forehead.
@pink.dagger
There’s no such thing as bangs that are too short, so why not emphasize them by clipping them close to the forehead and brushing them ever-so-slightly to the side?
@drelefevre
The short side bangs and strategically placed waves of the slightly inverted, wavy lob help the eye to focus on your sultry eyes and sensual lips.
@alchemyorlando
Sure, these short bangs on long hair might look like you got a little sloppy with the scissors, but that’s the whole point. Their asymmetrical angle points downwards towards your fabulous eyebrows while deemphasizing your forehead and balancing out your facial features.
@hair.by.sue
Choppy, wavy hair that cascades past the shoulders provides a distinct contrast to the extremely short baby bangs that are cut straight across the forehead.
@salsalhair
Try tucking pieces of hair gently behind the ears to modify a classic short bangs bob into a cute vintage hairstyle. A slight tousle in the back area adds a fresh sporty vibe.
@stylist.miranda
Take it up a notch when you’re looking for a trendy, short bangs hairstyle that will make the most of your stick-straight hair. Instead of using scissors, razor it out for some jagged edges that would make Joan Jett ask you for your stylist’s contact info.
@barbdoeshair
The choppy pixie with bangs and messy top does wonders to slenderize this pretty round face. Slightly longer side pieces and the tousled crown section ensure that the style stays fresh and feminine.
@natjtmhair
The copper-toned curly waves cascade down the shoulders and back, showcasing this gorgeous baby bangs long hair style fit for a princess.
@gallipottsalon
Get your Cleopatra on and try out a sharply angled inverted bob with seriously short bangs. It’s a style that looks amazing on naturally thick, straight hair that’s been smoothed down to show off all the acute angles.
@suedub
We just love this modern twist on the traditional pageboy cut. The bluntly cut ends and super short bangs have a sophisticated charm that works well for women of all ages.
@salsalhair
Accent your eyebrows and cheekbones with a side-parted wavy bob featuring lots of curly layers that build a voluminous messy style.
@alchemyorlando
Black is back! Try this sassy style that balances short hair with short bangs. The rounded edge of the choppy bangs fits perfectly into the face-framing curve of the bob.
@tonikayterry
Perfect imperfection is the name of the game, and that’s just what you’ll get when you test out this asymmetrical tomboy shag on your super-fine, thin hair.
@hairbyfina
Jagged ends and choppy-style baby bangs are the two features that look great on the copper-toned lob perfect for girls with fair warm skin tones.
@olivepalmira
The cropped bangs amidst oodles of curly tresses are a whimsical surprise that gives a boost to the medium-length haircut. The choppy baby bangs frame the forehead and draw attention to the eyebrows and cheekbones.
@hairbyemmycat
So, as you can see, there is nothing to fear when deciding to go for a nice set of short bangs. Now is the perfect time to refresh your look and try on a new hairstyle that incorporates some of the hottest trends coming up this year. Whether you want a choppy short fringe or a wisp of a bang that just grazes the forehead, the key to the tiny bang craze is to get them as short as you want!
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