25 Ways to Wear Wispy Bangs for a Stylish Hair Update
Not quite as daring or high-maintenance as other bang styles, wispy bangs are soft bangs that are gently feathered towards the end, making them appear piecey, and see-through. While these French girl-approved bangs are universally flattering, they work best on those with longer face types.
Not only do they work amazingly on all hair types (especially on fine hair!), they are perfect for fringe newbies who don’t want to commit to thick, full fringes. Intrigued? These #Instababes, below, will inspire you to take the plunge.
Waves and Wisps
Often trimmed dry and vertically, a wispy bang style like this one would suit anyone and allow you to make a small, stylish change to your look.
Wispy Swoop Bangs on Short Hair
Here, this beauty has paired her wavy hairstyle + bangs with some on-trend micro sunglasses — and you should totally do the same!
Editor’s tip: Bangs like this call for a hairspray. Our fave? The TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray! This is perfect for styling bangs as it offers a flexible hold while keeping your bangs frizz-free.
Wispy Bardot Bangs
You’ve heard of Bardot bangs, but have you heard of wispy Bardot bangs? If not, this beauty is here to provide you with a stunning example of what they look like.
If you love rocking a ponytail (erm, who doesn’t?), then this is the look for you. Not only will it allow you to show off your gorgeous bangs, but it will also make you feel like an off-duty model. Yes, please!
Wispy Long Bangs
If anyone is going to show you how to rock wispy bangs, it’s this beauty. Her chocolate caramel ombré hairstyle proves that long, lash-grazing bangs look ultra-romantic with piecey wisps cut into them. Want to achieve soft and silky hair like this? Try Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner, whose formula works on all hair type for long lasting soft and tangle free strands.
Extra Long Wispy Fringe
If you want to go extra long with your wispy fringe, this look is all you need to refer to. Styling with a straightener? Protect your bangs from high temperatures with
Wispy Bangs on Long Hair
Add an edge to extra-long hair by teaming it with wispy bangs. As this beauty demonstrates, it’s a look that will give your hair effortless cool-girl vibes.
Wispy Fringe on Medium Hair
If you’ve got medium-length hair, look to this wispy look for guidance.
Wispy Bangs on Short Hair
This trendsetter keeps her feathered, wispy bangs at the brow to complement her gorgeous bob. Since micro bangs and grey hair are also trending RN, you can easily take this pretty ‘do to edgier heights by combining the two trends.
Wispy Side Bangs
Get your flirt on with some modern, wispy side-swept bangs! Whether your hair is cropped and cute or long and lush, this face-flattering haircut will help draw attention to all the right angles. Now, you can’t argue with that!
Wispy Bangs on Fine Hair
All wispy everything! If you’re loving this dreamy hair trend as much as we are, the fun doesn’t have to stop here! Working in wispy layers into your hair (as well as rocking a killer wispy fringe!) is just what you need to make your hair feel fresh again.
Wispy layers are perfect for creating the illusion of fuller and more voluminous locks in fine hair, so if that’s you, you know what to do — copy this Insta-babe, stat!
Wispy Ends
Not sure if this cool-girl trend will work for you? To test the waters, why not get wispy ends cut in, instead? Here, this beauty has softened out her blunt fringe with romantic wisps, and we honestly can’t stop staring. How about you?
Wispy Shag
This beauty’s air-dried shag and bangs prove that you don’t need a blow dryer and round brush to make bangs look good.
See-Through Bob
What’s not to love about this short bob with bangs hairstyle? This see-through look is sure to gain you extra style points.
E-girl Bangs
The best trend to come out of 2020, and still at the top of our list today? E-girl hair, of course. And, this is what happens when you give your wispy fringe an e-girl update!
Rock Chick Bangs
Give your look a little edge and channel your inner rock chick by keeping your fringe super sleek and straight.
Smooth and Voluminous Wispy Bangs
If you don’t want your locks to be sleek against your forehead, then reach for a large barrel brush and blow-dry your fringe until you have a smooth, voluminous finish. Add a headband for a country-chic finishing touch.
Bangs with Beret
Channel French-girl vibes with your bangs in a flash with the help of a beret.
Ponytail Bangs
This is how you wear a ponytail with wispy bangs.
Curly Shag
This interpretation of the trend is a mainstay of French-girl style.
Wavy Lob and Bangs
A shorter, wavier, slightly shaggier length lends a rocker-chic vibe to wispy bangs.
Long and Piecey
One of the most straightforward ways to wear the cut is to leave the lengths long and keep the fringe stripey and hitting at the brow.
Straight Lob
A similar length but in a straighter texture showcases the versatility of this light fringe.
Thick Hair Curtains
Make a slight middle parting and you lend a bit of a retro touch to your fringe.
’90s Wisps
Work the grungy inspo to the hilt with this cool look.
’70s Bangs
Play up another big wispy bangs decade—this time, the rock ’n roll-heavy 1970s — with a higher-starting fringe and a razored edge.)
