25 Bang Styles to Try This Fall, From Curtain to Blunt Bangs

There's something about fall that makes everyone want a new haircut. The sweaters come out, the iced coffee turns into a pumpkin spice latte and suddenly you're staring at your reflection thinking, maybe it's time for bangs.

Honestly? It might be. Bangs are the easiest way to change your whole look without losing any length, and this season there's a style for pretty much every face shape and hair type. Here are 25 bang styles to consider before your next salon appointment.

1. Chin-Length Bangs

If you've never had bangs before, start here. Chin-length bangs sit lower than a classic fringe, so they blend into your layers and grow out without that awkward in-between phase. They work on short and long hair.

2. Side-Swept Bangs

Side-swept bangs are the low-commitment option. They fall across your forehead to one side and suit almost any hair length or texture. A little styling cream will keep them in place and out of your eyes.

3. Blunt Bangs

Cut straight across with no wispy bits, blunt bangs are a statement. Zooey Deschanel has basically made them her signature. They look best on straight or smoothed hair and need a quick blow-dry every morning.

4. Wispy Bangs

Wispy bangs are thinner and lighter, so you can still see your forehead through them. Jenna Ortega's soft, piecey fringe is the one everyone's been screenshotting this year.

5. Micro Bangs

Micro bangs are cut well above the eyebrows, and they're definitely not for the shy. They look amazing with long hair for a bit of contrast. Just know you'll be back at the salon every few weeks for a trim.

6. Curtain Bangs

Still the most requested bangs out there, curtain bangs part in the middle and sweep out to each side, so they frame your cheekbones and grow out beautifully. Sabrina Carpenter has pretty much never been seen without hers.

7. Baby Bangs

Baby bangs are very short and very cute, a little longer than micro bangs but still well above the brows. Think Audrey Hepburn in the '50s. They're best if you have a smaller forehead and a lot of confidence.

8. Textured Bangs

Textured bangs are cut to work with your natural movement instead of fighting it. They look a little lived-in, which is the whole point. A sea salt spray or texturizing spray helps them keep their shape.

9. Feathered Bangs

Feathered bangs flick out and away from the face, very '70s Farrah Fawcett. They're soft and airy and pair perfectly with a layered shag.

10. Retro Bangs

Short, curved and very pin-up. Retro bangs, like the ones Bettie Page made famous, are rolled under for a rounded shape. Great for anyone who loves vintage style or Old Hollywood glam.

11. Pixie Bangs

Got short hair? Pixie bangs are longer pieces left at the front of a pixie crop, swept to the side or pushed forward. They soften a short cut and make it a lot more fun to style.

12. Layered Bangs

If your hair is on the thinner side, layered bangs are a good trick. Cutting the fringe in layers adds movement and makes your hair look fuller up front.

13. Braided Bangs

This one doesn't actually need a haircut. If your bangs are long enough, braid them back along your hairline. It's cute for festivals and great for days when you can't be bothered to blow-dry.

14. Asymmetrical Bangs

Asymmetrical bangs are cut shorter on one side than the other. They're edgy, a bit punk and instantly make a simple haircut look more interesting.

15. Chunky Bangs

Chunky bangs are thick and heavy, cut with lots of hair from the crown. They make a big impact and draw all the attention to your eyes, so play up your mascara.

16. Sliced Bangs

Sliced bangs are cut with a razor for a choppy, broken-up finish. They're messier than blunt bangs on purpose and look great with grungy, undone hair.

17. Tapered Bangs

Tapered bangs are longest in the center and get shorter toward the sides, almost like an arch. They're really flattering on round faces because they add a bit of length.

18. Peekaboo Bangs

Peekaboo bangs are long and fall just over the eyes, so you're literally peeking through them. They're a softer, cooler alternative to blunt bangs and look great with a sleek blowout.

19. Layered Curtain Bangs

Take regular curtain bangs and add longer layers that blend down into the rest of your hair. You get more volume and a really seamless, '70s-style finish.

20. Long Wispy Bangs

These sit at or just below the brows and are thinned out so they move. They're laid-back and easy, and you can push them aside on days you want them out of the way.

21. Center-Parted Bangs

Similar to curtain bangs but shorter and sharper, center-parted bangs split right down the middle. They give your face a nice, balanced look and are easy to style with a round brush.

22. Faux Bangs

Not ready to commit? Clip-in bangs let you try the look for a day or a weekend first. You can also fake them by pulling a high ponytail and pinning the ends forward over your forehead.

23. Heart-Shaped Bangs

Heart-shaped bangs are parted in the middle and curve out at the sides, so the shape looks a bit like the top of a heart. They're soft, sweet and especially pretty on oval faces.

24. Layered Pixie Bangs

A twist on pixie bangs, this version is cut in layers so the front has more texture and height. It's easy to tousle with a little paste and looks great messy.

25. Sleek Fringe

Last but not least, a glossy, straight fringe that just brushes the brows. It's a little longer and softer than blunt bangs, and it looks polished with sleek hair or a high pony.

Ready for Fall Bangs?

Before you book in, think about how much time you want to spend styling every morning. Blunt and micro bangs need regular trims, while curtain and side-swept bangs are much more forgiving as they grow out. And if you're still on the fence, try clip-ins first. Either way, there's no better season than fall to try something new.