A fringe cut two to three inches back from the hairline covers a high forehead well, but it means a trim every three to four weeks and drying your bangs first every morning. Not every good hairstyle for a big forehead involves bangs, either, so some of these cuts lean on a deep side part or soft layers instead.
1. Blunt Full Bangs
Of all big forehead hairstyles, full blunt bangs are the most direct answer. I cut the fringe straight across at the brow and take the section two to three inches back from the hairline so it has the weight to lie flat. Medium to thick straight hair suits it, as do oval or long faces. Dry the bangs down with a flat brush before the rest of the hair dries. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
2. Long Layers With Curtain Bangs
Splitting at the center and covering the top third of the forehead, curtain bangs frame the face without a heavy line. I cut them so they land at the cheekbones, then point-cut long layers beginning at the chin. Fine to thick straight or wavy hair suits it. Round-brush the bangs as you dry, rolling them away from the face. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
3. Bangs Swept to the Side
Cut on a diagonal, side-swept bangs cover most of the forehead with less upkeep than a full fringe. I razor them from a deep side part so they lie flat and merge into layers at the cheekbone. For growing out, they are among the easiest hairstyles for big foreheads. Straight to wavy hair of any density suits them. Dry the fringe across with a flat brush. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
4. Light Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs soften a large forehead without a solid block of hair. I take a wider, thinner section than normal and point-cut it to the brow so a little skin shows through. Fine to medium straight hair suits them, and so do women who prefer a light fringe. Dry the bangs side to side with a flat brush, then add a touch of dry shampoo to keep them separated. Trim every 3–4 weeks.
5. The Bottleneck Bang
Short and narrow at the center, longer as they curve around the eyes, bottleneck bangs cover the middle of a big forehead and soften the temples at once. I point-cut them on dry hair and pair them with long or mid-length layers. Straight to wavy hair suits them. Dry with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
6. The Birkin Bang
Long, full and grazing the lashes, Birkin bangs have a slightly separated, lived-in look. They cover a big forehead completely yet stay soft. I cut them heavy and point-cut the ends so they split on their own. Medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair suits them. Air-dry or rough-dry with your fingers, then nudge them apart. Trim every 3–4 weeks to keep them off the lashes.
7. Textured Choppy Bangs
With uneven, point-cut ends, choppy bangs look textured rather than blunt and cover a large forehead while staying casual. I cut them on dry hair and texturize with point cutting. Medium to thick straight or wavy hair suits them. Rough-dry, then rub a small amount of texture paste through the ends. Because they grow out unevenly, trim every 4 weeks.
8. The French Bob With a Fringe
Pairing a jaw-length cut with a brow-skimming fringe makes the French bob one of the classic big forehead hairstyles. I cut the perimeter blunt and soften the edges of the bangs. Fine to medium hair with a bit of natural wave suits it. Air-dry with texture cream for a relaxed finish or blow-dry smooth. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the bob every 6–8.
9. Curtain-Bang Lob
Curtain bangs on a collarbone lob cover the upper forehead and frame the face at a medium length. I cut the bangs so they land at the cheekbones and keep the lob blunt with a few layers inside. Straight or wavy hair of any density suits it. 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. The Shag With Bangs
Because the fringe and the face-framing layers work as a team, a shag with bangs is one of the most popular big forehead hairstyles. I razor layers from the crown and cut wispy bangs that blend into them. Medium to thick wavy hair suits it. Air-dry with sea salt spray or diffuse. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the shag every 8–10.
11. Heavy-Bang Wolf Cut
Heavy bangs on a wolf cut cover the forehead fully while the crown and sides stay textured. I razor the layers and cut the bangs thick at the brow. Wavy or thick straight hair suits it, and it fits women in their 20s and 30s who want a casual cut. Scrunch texture spray through and air-dry, or rough-dry it with a diffuser. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 3–4.
12. Side-Fringe Long Pixie
Four to five inches of fringe swept across the forehead make a long pixie one of the best short hairstyles for big foreheads. I razor the fringe so it lies flat and taper the sides and nape. Fine to medium straight hair suits it. Dry the fringe sideways with a vent brush and hold it with a little pomade. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
13. Choppy-Fringe Pixie
Short, uneven pieces pushed forward over the forehead define a pixie with a choppy fringe. I point-cut the top and fringe on dry hair and keep the sides close. Medium to thick straight hair suits it. Rub matte paste through damp hair and push it forward with your fingers. Among short big forehead hairstyles, it is a low-maintenance pick. Trim every 4–5 weeks.
14. The Bixie With Bangs
Sitting around ear length with a textured back and full bangs, the bixie is a cross between a bob and a pixie. The fringe hides a high forehead and the short length keeps it simple. I point-cut the whole shape so it does not sit round. Fine to medium hair suits it, and it ranks among the easier big forehead hairstyles to style. Rub a light texture paste through dry hair. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
15. Lob With a Deep Side Part
Without any bangs, a deep side part pushes more hair across the forehead and breaks up a large open area. I cut the lob at the collarbone with a few layers on the heavy side so it falls forward. Fine to medium straight hair suits it, and the part lifts the root. Blow-dry it, and when it starts to lie flat, flip the part to the other side. Trim every 8 weeks.
16. Deep Side-Part Long Waves
When a client does not want bangs, long waves with a deep side part are one of the simplest hairstyles for big foreheads. The heavy side drapes over the temple. I cut long layers from the cheekbone down. Fine to medium straight or wavy hair suits it. Curl with a 1.25-inch iron and lightly brush the waves out. Trim every 10–12 weeks.
17. Brow-Length Face-Framing Layers
Starting face-framing layers at the eyebrow softens the edge of a large forehead without committing to full bangs. The shortest pieces are slide-cut at the brow and angled down past the cheekbones. Fine to thick straight or wavy hair suits it. Round-brush the front pieces forward, then away. Trim the front every 6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
18. Curtain-Bang Butterfly Cut
Curtain bangs on a butterfly cut cover the upper forehead while the layers add volume around the face. I cut short layers at the cheekbones over long lengths, then add bangs that blend into the top layer. Medium to thick hair is needed to show the layering. Dry with a large round brush, rolling the front away from the face, and finish with light hairspray. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
19. Bangs for Curly Hair
Curly bangs cover a big forehead while leaving the curl pattern alone. I cut them dry and longer than straight bangs, since they spring up an inch or more. Medium to thick 2C to 3C curls suit them. Work leave-in and gel into the wet bangs and diffuse them before the rest of the hair so they set in place. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
20. Curly Shag With a Fringe
Volume at the crown and a curly fringe over the forehead make a curly shag with bangs one of the best big forehead hairstyles for curly hair. I cut it dry, one curl at a time. Medium to thick 2C to 3C curls suit it. Do a wash-and-go with curl cream and gel, then diffuse. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and reshape every 10–12.
21. The Hime Cut
Blunt bangs, cheek-length side panels and long hair behind make up a hime cut. The bangs hide the forehead and the panels frame the temples, so it suits big foreheads well. I cut each section blunt to keep the lines crisp. Thick straight hair suits it, and it works best on oval or long faces. Flat-iron each section so the lines stay sharp. Trim the bangs and panels every 4–6 weeks.
22. Diagonal Asymmetrical Bangs
Shorter on one side and longer on the other, asymmetrical bangs cover a high forehead with a diagonal line. I cut them dry and razor the long side. Medium-density straight hair suits them. Dry with a flat brush, directing them toward the long side. Since they grow out into side-swept bangs, trims can stretch to every 5 weeks.
23. Chin-Length Bob With a Full Fringe
A full fringe over the forehead and a clean line at the chin are the two parts of a chin-length bob with bangs. I cut the perimeter blunt and leave the bangs heavy at the brow. Fine to medium straight hair suits it. Paddle-brush it dry and bend the ends under. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the bob every 6–8 so the line stays sharp.
24. The Italian Bob With Bangs
Fuller and heavier than a French bob, an Italian bob with bangs sits at the jaw. The bangs cover the forehead while the volume lives at the sides. I cut it blunt with internal layers. Medium to thick hair suits it. Dry with a large round brush for bounce. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 3–4.
25. Side-Bang 90s Layers
Long side bangs with 90s layers bring volume around the face and cover part of the forehead. I layer from the chin to the shoulders and cut a long diagonal fringe. Medium to thick straight hair suits it. Dry each section with a large round brush and set with velcro rollers. Expect the blowout to hold three to four days. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
A fringe cut two to three inches back from the hairline covers a high forehead without that helmet look, and it grows out clean. IMO, point-cutting the ends keeps it from going heavy. The oval face haircuts guide covers the other face shapes if you want more.
