"Soft bangs are a hot trend for 2023, with celebs like Anne Hathaway, Lily Collins, and Phoebe Dynevor rocking their own spins on the classic," says Velasquez.
"As we move into 2023, we'll be seeing a bit more of a '70s resurgence," Fekkai says. If you're ready to get groovy with this cut ask your stylist for rounded bangs with rounded corners. "It's similar to a bob cut with the addition of subtle layers added to allow for movement to your hair," Fekkai notes.
Rich Chocolate
Rich is 2023's primary descriptor, and this goes double for brunettes. Those opting to stay in their brown-mane lane would do well to consider crossing fully into the dark side. Roszak recommends subtle, dimensional highlights—more for shine then anything else—and an overall deepening of the hue.
A short chop always feels like a new lease on life, but 2023 short hair trends aren't exactly new. This year will be big on nostalgia — which means there's a little something for everyone. If you've been pining for the neon sheen of the '80s, you'll love to see short shag cuts and curly fringe reappear on the scene.
Yes, the 2000s trend is back. Millennials are even being teased on TikTok for sticking to middle parts at this point. A side part is really flattering on features, and looks great with slicked-back styles and face-framing layers.
Wispy bangs are coming in hot for 2023 — and for good reason. These look amazing on almost everyone and give softness and movement to every hairstyle, regardless of length. "Wispy bangs are such a trend right now because they are a low-maintenance take on blunt bangs," celebrity stylist Nubia Rëzo tells Real Simple.
"Soft bangs are a hot trend for 2023, with celebs like Anne Hathaway, Lily Collins, and Phoebe Dynevor rocking their own spins on the classic," says Velasquez.
Bangs can add a youthful quality to your face by making it appear smaller. But be careful to not have a bang that is too short. You want your bangs to come down long enough over your forehead so they don't accentuate any fine lines around your eyes.
“The most flattering bangs create an oval face shape,” says Townsend. So, if you naturally have an ovular face, you have a larger variety of bang styles to choose from. If your face is square or oblong, “You'll want to try A-shaped bangs or longer layers,” he says.
And while many are still sporting the bangs, its popularity has definitely declined. But, bangs aren't going anywhere in 2022. So if you're thinking about growing out your curtain bangs to get rid of them, stop you right there.
Caramel, honey, gold, copper, and strawberry give a healthy brightness that makes us look and feel younger. (Framing your face with lighter shades draws the eye away from any complexion concerns, as well.)
Forget what you've heard – balayage is here to stay. This particular shade is great for brunettes looking for a low maintenance way to lighten things up, and bring warmth to the face. Defined by its natural and lived-in appearance, this hue remains popular for good reason.
Loose waves are more younger-looking, while straight hair can be aging. Play around with face-framing layers to give your hair some softness and movement. Layers can also make your hair appear to be more luscious and healthy. Parra recommends asking your stylist for perimeter layers that are cut in a straight line.
If you don't find these trendy middle-parted styles as flattering for your face shape, rejoice! Side bangs and side parts are no longer considered passé. The resurgence of side bangs in 2022 points to the fading of the supposed Gen Z vs Millenial battle of opinions when it comes to what is “cool” in hairstyles.
Consider your hair texture
“If your hair is fine or thin, a heavy fringe may not work because there isn't enough weight for the hair to lay in place. Thick hair may have trouble with a baby bangs because it would need to be thinned out a lot to lay flat.
If You Have a Long Face and/or High Forehead: This face shape is similar to the oval-shaped, but the forehead, cheeks and jawline are all the same width. To complement this face shape, don't get baby bangs because they will further elongate your face.
Some people say that bangs never make a woman look older. Others claim they are not age-appropriate for seniors. The truth is somewhere in the middle: a fringe can upgrade your look if designed right or ruin it if cut improperly. We've found 30 flattering pictures that prove bangs for older women work too!
The answer to the question is a resounding yes! Bangs are fun and youthful, sure, but they're also sophisticated and look good on everyone, whether your hair is curly, straight, short, long, or in between. The important thing is to find a style of bangs that works for you and your lifestyle.
"Bangs are great for any age and for all hair types," says celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of MANE Society, Tippi Shorter. (Here, Dakota Johnson wears her fringe wispy and on the longer side.)
While blunt bangs can make round faces look a little squat, side-swept bangs move the eyes diagonally across your face. The angled fringe helps make your face appear longer and, therefore, thinner.
Short haircuts are more on trend than ever for 2023 and the number of short hairstyles you can try are endless. If you're wondering which short hair trends are in style for 2023, you're in luck because I've rounded up fresh pics from today's hairstylists of the best short hairstyles and short haircuts.
According to Onur-Taylor, it typically takes bangs three to four months to grow out—depending on the fringe style, the length you're starting with, and how fast your hair grows (which, on average, is half an inch per month).
Basically, the bottleneck bang cut combines the face-framing wispy hairs of a traditional curtain bang cut with short, eyebrow grazing traditional bangs. It's already been seen on celebs like Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Olsen.