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Somewhere along the way, the notion that curly hair and bangs were mutually exclusive permeated the beauty world. But we're here to tell you that this is just a myth. Whether you want to add a dramatic flair, frame your face, or switch up your look, having springy hair doesn't mean you have to forgo fringe. In fact, there are plenty of haircuts with bangs out there for those with curls to choose from.

Below, find 56 stunning, expert-approved styles of curly hair with bangs courtesy of some of our favorite hairstylists.

Meet the Experts

• Ryan Richman is a celebrity hairstylist known for red carpet and editorial work. He's worked with Kate Mara, Sadie Sink, Lili Reinhart, and more.

• Justine Marjan is a celebrity hairstylist whose client roster includes Shay Mitchell, Olivia Culpo, and Ashley Graham.

• Davontaé Washington is a celebrity hairstylist based in Los Angeles. His clientele includes Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Normani, Kali Uchis, and Saweetie.

• Bryce Scarlett is a bi-coastal celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Olivia Rodrigo, Margot Robbie, Kaia Gerber, and Brie Larson.

• Laurie Heaps is a Los Angeles-based celebrity hairstylist whose roster includes Sabrina Carpenter and Miranda Cosgrove.

• Roz Murray is a hairstylist, educator, and wedding-styling specialist at Bumble & Bumble Salon in New York City.

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Curly '80s Bob

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"Ciara's bangs travel farther to the sides (almost into her top layer), which gives it more of a square shape," Murray says. "It may have been curled with a curling iron but could also be created by using clips to keep that area elevated. It's also a heavier bang so you don't see the 'v' section as clearly."

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Pixie Mullet

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Model Gigi Ringel's pixie mullet—which mirrors the shape of Princess Diana's iconic cut, just shorter and curlier—is absolutely breathtaking with wispy bangs. This haircut gives off a super cool, androgynous look.

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Side-Swept Straight Bangs

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"If your naturally curly hair seems flat or undefined lately, consider adding layers to enhance definition and achieve the volume and bounce you desire," Washington says. "Opt for a haircut that allows your curls to flow freely, combining short and long layers throughout. Adding a subtle side bang like Camila Cabello can be the perfect finishing touch to elevate your overall look."

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Finger Coil Curly Bangs

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"Zendaya's curly bangs can be achieved by finger coiling the hair once a curl cream or gel has been applied," Murray says. "I recommend using the Bumble and Bumble Curl Light Defining Cream to shape and define your curls."

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Curly Peekaboo Bangs

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Murray says Sandra Oh's bang section is sparse, so it shows a bit more of her face peeking through. This can also look great when bangs are pushed to the side. Pro tip? Use clips to keep the curls "curled" while drying to help shrink them. 

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Tousled French Bob

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"This casually tousled and undone French bob radiates chic vibes, providing a departure from overly structured ones," Washington says. "To style, wash and let your hair air dry. Once dried, enhance texture with the H&H Science Effortless Volume Dry Texture Spray for that extra flair."

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Wet Pixie with Bangs

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Taylor Hill's wet pixie with bangs is a timeless style that blends edginess with femininity, and the look caters to diverse personalities and face shapes.

"When styling your curly pixie cut, use a sea salt spray to enhance natural texture, allowing it to fall and dry effortlessly," Washington says.

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Half-Up, Half-Down

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Curly bangs work incredibly well with a half-up, half-down situation. We love this loose, wavy triangle fringe.

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Curly Faux Hawk

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Storm Reid's curly faux hawk is such a unique way to style medium-length or long curls. The choppy fringed pieces at the front create longer bangs that fall just past her eyebrows.

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Long "S"-Shaped Fringe

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Take a page from Ilana Glazer's book and embrace your texture with slightly longer bangs.

"You may find you need to restyle your bangs in the morning even though you didn't wash your hair," Richman says. "Wet them carefully and pat dry with an Aquis Microfiber Wrap as it's less harmful than a cotton towel (It leaves the cuticle smoother as your hair dries)."

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Razor Bangs

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You don't need to straighten your bangs if you have curly hair. But Kat Graham's cute, razored fringe with long, ombré-highlighted waves is a fun, modern take on the straight bangs-slash-curly body contrast.

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Mini Twist Bangs

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This adorable, sculptural bow updo has to be one of our favorite Lupita Nyong'o hairstyles of all time. The added mini twist bangs and left-out pieces create an effortlessly chic vibe that is unmatched.

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Classic French Bob

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This chin-length French bob is capped off by loose, wispy curls at the ends and flipped-out bangs.

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Tight Curly Fringe

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The key to most successful curly cuts– including this one– is the dry cut technique. Look for a hairstylist who will work on dry hair when your curls are at their truest length.

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Betty Boop Bangs

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Alia Shawkat's Betty Boop bangs require minimal styling and look absolutely adorable with an oversized bow tied around the crown.

Richman suggests a lightweight primer with thermal protection if your hair is prone to damage. He recommends using the Paul Mitchell Neuro Prime and twisting the curls with your finger before using a diffuser.

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Side-Swept Ringlets

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Yara Shahidi proves that over-the-eye grazing side bangs work on every texture here. To create balance, ask for shorter, face-framing pieces on the non-bang side.

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Circular Bob

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We're not exactly sure how to describe Alison Brie's short, curly hair. Is it a rounded bob or a hip version of a bowl cut? Either way, her perfect ringlets paired with smudged black eyeliner are so sultry and cool.

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Geometric Curls

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Solange's edgy curls have a wide, geometric shape with a section lifted at the crown, giving them a totally '80s vibe that works beautifully with her natural hair. We especially love the micro bangs framing her forehead.

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Cascading Short Fringe

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A close-cropped pixie cut with short, curly bangs that cascade across the forehead in layers looks so flirty and youthful on actor Joey King. A lightweight mousse, like the DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam, can add lift and shape without leaving behind a crunchy feel.

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"Keep in mind where you live," Richman notes. "If you live in a wet or humid environment, take that into consideration, as climate can alter the shape of your curls. It's best to discuss how your curl pattern changes with your stylist."

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Grown-Out Fringe

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This ash-brown ombré features gorgeous, grown-out '70s fringe that frames the client's face and melds seamlessly into the layered waves tumbling over her shoulders.

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Messy, Textured Bangs

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Juno Temple's full head of curls and choppy bangs have loads of texture. According to Scarlett, the key to keeping your bangs in tip-top shape between washes is using a curl-refreshing spray, which won't "weigh them down and gives them new life come morning."

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Wavy Bangs

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Wispy, blunt-style bangs are perfect for those with wavy, type 2 hair. Here, Selena Gomez proves it with her tousled, voluminous crop.

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Center-Parted Fringe

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The center part is trending for good reason. It's both modern and retro, and as Tessa Thompson shows us, it can absolutely work for curly hair as well as straight. We love her brow-grazing fringe and layered ends.

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Super Long Shag

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This super-long shag cut has adorable bangs that curl out slightly from the face. "Aim for two inches longer than you think, then work up to shorter lengths if you need to, as curly hair shrinks into itself and bounces up when cut," says Marjan.

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Straight Bangs

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Channel the early 2000s with a more modern take on straight bangs paired with a curly base. Maisie Williams' fun pink color and dark shadowed roots add some edge.

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Fluffy Bangs

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Tracee Ellis Ross' fluffed-up bangs contrast so well with her slicked-back bun. To achieve this look, you'll need to straighten your hair and have lots of gel and hairspray on hand to keep your strands in place. As far as the bangs go, the curlier, the better!

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Pseudo Bangs

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Not ready to commit to the upkeep that comes with curly bangs? Fake them by pulling your hair up into a tight ponytail with the ends of the curls positioned just over your forehead like fringe, as seen on Rihanna.

"Before bedtime, and to maintain your natural curly style and prevent frizz, try the pineapple ponytail method using just a hair tie. It's both fashionable and chic, and pulling out bangs can elevate the look," Washington says.

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Supersized Curls

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Trends be damned—Natasha Lyonne is pretty much always sporting signature big curls and wavy fringe.

To get the curly bangs of your dreams at the salon, Marjan says: "Have your stylist hold the end of the curl and gradually cut with the shears facing downward (as they slowly open and close their shears) so the ends are lighter. This will give a more defined curl pattern that isn't too heavy around your face."

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Finger Waves

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Finger waves are a gorgeous way to cheat curls on a super short pixie cut. Rowan Blanchard's take features a delicate face-framing curl that both serves to get her bangs off of her face and adds to the vintage splendor of her look.

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Artsy Triangle Hair

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This is what the stylists at Mousey Browne Salon in Brooklyn, New York, call the "deliberate triangle." The dreaded "triangle hair" is often whispered about like a warning among those with curly hair, but here's proof that you can do it on purpose and have it look great.

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Beachy Bangs

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For a beachy take on curly bangs, take a look at Lizzo. Her bangs have a slight wave to them that mirrors the loose curls cascading past her shoulders. Sun-kissed balayage adds even more vacation vibes.

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Wind-Swept Fringe

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Lily Collins' wind-swept bangs almost seem like an accident, but it likely took a lot of effort to get them to look that way.

Marjan breaks it down: Diffuse your dry hair with the diffuser attachment. If needed (and you feel qualified), you can cut each curl individually after diffusing the front strands forward– this will ensure that they frame the face perfectly.

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Barely-There Bangs

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FKA Twigs' barely-there baby bangs are not for the faint of heart, but they're oh-so-cool. Wispy curls frame the top of her forehead, while the rest of her curls are piled up in a choppy updo.

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Micro Spirals

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Kerry Washington's micro-curls pair well with bangs. "It is important to note how your curls naturally fall from day to day," Heaps says. "If a client has a lot of cowlicks, this can make styling fringe more of a challenge."

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Baby Bangs

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Yara Shahidi's baby bangs and curly lob are so trendy yet timeless. Be prepared to finesse your bangs, however. If one curl or piece feels out of place, just touch it up with a curling iron to get the curls moving in the right direction.

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Loads of Layers

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Short, choppy layers, like Sarah Hyland's here, can create the illusion of side bangs without the effort involved in styling.

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Choppy Ringlets

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Wispy blonde ringlets and lifted roots give Jasmine Sanders' hair a cool, choppy appearance. To add some grit to your curls, scrunch a texturizing spray into wet or damp hair.

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Vintage Pin Curl Waves

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Janelle Monáe's fluffy waves have a vintage pin curl effect. We love the soft waves rippling over her forehead, and the round, cloud-like shape the hair takes as it moves out from her head.

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Afro-Textured Bangs

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There really is no limit when it comes to bangs. If you have super curly or afro-textured bangs, you can totally rock a fringe, and it looks amazing. This full, voluminous cut gets a boost from well-placed balayage highlights.

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Lifted Roots

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Rita Ora's lifted roots and dramatically curled side bangs have an old Hollywood starlet vibe. If you don't have naturally curly hair, you can achieve this look with a curling iron and some hairspray for a special occasion.

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Grown-Out Curly Fringe

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Curls are prone to shrinkage. While we adore curly fringe of all lengths, it's better to avoid a drastic cut if you want longer, fuller bangs, as seen on actor Zazie Beetz.

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Seamless Layers

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These short, choppy bangs paired with "seamless layers" add so much life to previously limp curls.

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Marjan suggests spritzing a shine serum and scrunching it into your hair if your strands tend to be lackluster.

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Modern Mullet

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This top-heavy style is a current take on the mullet. Once a relic of the '80s, today's mullets are full of volume and are super trendy.

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Short & Side-Swept

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Short hair—especially if it packs some curls—looks absolutely stunning with bangs. If your short 'do leans on the wavier side, go the Vanessa Hudgens route and side-sweep your bangs. A pro tip? Use a flatiron and top with hairspray to keep them in place.

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Pin Curl Bangs

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Zoë Kravitz takes the head-turning micro-style and gives it a 1920s-inspired tweak, with this pin curl detail shining front and center. To get your desired texture, use a flat iron and a splash of hair gel to tame the hair in place.

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Side Fringe

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Side-swept bangs, like Sandra Oh is rocking here, are a bit easier to manage than the kind that cuts straight across.

No matter the style you're going for, Scarlett says, "The key to curly bangs is to start cutting them very long—to your cheekbones at a minimum. Then, reassess as you go and watch where your natural curl falls."

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Wet-Look Bob

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Fringe doesn't always have to be straight across the forehead. Rihanna's wet-look bob features a few shorter pieces that hit around the apples of her cheeks, adding dimension to a mostly single-length cut.

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All-Over Ringlets

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Zendaya's full head of spiraling ringlets is accented with equally curly bangs.

"Ask your stylist to cut your bangs dry while your hair holds the texture you normally wear," Richman says. "You can always cut them a little shorter, but there's no going back if you've gone too short."

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Curtain Fringe

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If your hair is on the wavier side, you can rock some curtain fringe parted down the middle. Georgia May Jagger's bangs almost graze the jawline.

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Wavy Baby Bangs

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Those with thick, wavy hair like Winnie Harlow, listen up: A short pixie with a textured baby bang is a gorgeous choice. Ask for straight-across fringe, like Harlow, or try an eye-catching V-shape cut to make the look your own.

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Ultra Baby Bangs

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Baby bangs are a polarizing style, but they fit all sorts of lengths and textures. Next time you're at the salon, consider teeny tiny bangs.

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Messy Updo With Bangs

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No need to always keep your curls in a slickback hairstyle. Let your curls be the star of the show by opting for a messy updo. Want to add to the look? Throw in your curly fringe—or you can go for faux bangs if you have shorter layers at the front.

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Mid-Length Shag & Long Bangs

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A mid-length shag is ideal for a curly texture with slightly longer bangs that graze the eyebrows.

"Like the rest of your curly hair, the key to taking care of your bangs is a good air-dry," says Scarlett. He recommends the Moroccanoil Treatment Light Hair Oil, saying it "is great for curls because it's light and doesn't weigh down your hair but continues to give you volume."

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Short & Retro Curls

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Not only are we loving this blonde moment from FKA Twigs, but her retro-inspired pin curls are absolutely stunning. Here, the musician perfects the look all over, and the front of her hair achieves a miniature pin curl bang moment.

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Curly Pixie with Fringe

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This cut breaks all the curly hair "rules," which is exactly why we love it so much. This super short pixie with piece-y spiral fringe is edgy and fun.

"If you have a specific length you want to keep up, you will need to be on a trim schedule and see your stylist every four to six weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows," Heaps says. "Many salons will offer free bang trims in between haircut appointments as well—so be sure to ask your stylist."

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Afro With Parted Bangs

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Fringe looks gorgeous on any and every texture. These golden curls are shaped into a 4b-style 'fro, with the shorter layers in the front molded into curtain-esque bangs.