Long hair with bangs creates a perfect harmony of elegance and style, offering one of the most versatile and transformative combinations in the hair world. This timeless pairing remains consistently popular because it provides a fresh update to long locks without sacrificing length, while strategically framing the face and highlighting your best features. The right bangs can dramatically change your appearance—softening angular features, creating the illusion of length for round faces, or drawing attention to the eyes—all while maintaining the feminine appeal and styling flexibility of longer hair.
What makes this combination particularly appealing is its remarkable adaptability across different face shapes, hair textures, and personal styles. From wispy, side-swept bangs that add movement and dimension to blunt, straight-across fringes that make a bold statement, there’s a bang style perfectly suited to complement your unique features and enhance your natural beauty. The long hair component provides a beautiful canvas that balances the face-framing elements of bangs while offering endless styling possibilities from casual everyday looks to elegant updos.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ve curated 50 stunning long hair with bangs combinations showcasing the incredible range and versatility of this classic pairing. Whether you’re considering your first foray into bangs or looking to refresh your current style, you’ll discover the perfect long hair with bangs look to express your personality while flattering your individual features.
Choosing the Right Bangs for Your Face Shape
The key to finding your perfect bangs lies in understanding how different styles work with your unique face shape. The right fringe can enhance your best features while creating balance and proportion.
Oval Face Shape
If you have an oval face (longer than it is wide with a gently rounded jawline), consider yourself lucky—virtually any bang style will complement your naturally balanced proportions. Blunt, straight-across bangs showcase your facial symmetry, while side-swept or curtain bangs add softness and movement. For a bold statement, try micro bangs that highlight your eyes while maintaining the elegant length of your hair.
Round Face Shape
For round faces (full cheeks with equal width and length), opt for bangs that create the illusion of length and definition. Side-swept bangs cut at an angle elongate your face, while curtain bangs that are shorter in the middle and longer at the sides draw the eye downward. Avoid thick, straight-across bangs that can accentuate roundness; instead, choose wispy, textured styles that create vertical lines and add dimension.
Square Face Shape
Square faces (strong jawline with roughly equal width and length) benefit from bangs that soften angular features. Wispy, feathered bangs with soft edges counterbalance a strong jawline, while curtain or side-swept bangs create a diagonal line that minimizes width. Avoid blunt, straight-across bangs that echo your face’s natural angles; instead, opt for styles with movement and texture that introduce softness.
Heart Face Shape
For heart-shaped faces (wider forehead tapering to a narrower chin), side-swept bangs create balance by de-emphasizing width at the forehead while softening the narrow chin area. Curtain bangs that are longer at the sides frame the face beautifully, while wispy, textured bangs with gradual length provide softness. Full, straight-across bangs can also work well by concealing a wider forehead for more balanced proportions.
Long Face Shape
Long or rectangular faces (significantly more length than width) benefit from bangs that create the illusion of width and minimize vertical length. Thick, straight-across bangs that hit at or just below the eyebrows visually “shorten” the face, while full, blunt bangs with sufficient weight add horizontal dimension. Avoid wispy or side-swept styles that can elongate your face further; instead, embrace fuller fringe styles that create a widening effect.
1. Hairstyles for Long Straight Hair with Bangs
Combining straight long hair with bangs is the most basic thing you can do when it comes to this hairstyle. You cannot possibly go wrong with it. We suggest a blunt cut at the ends that will give you a sophisticated and somewhat French vibe.
2. Cute Bangs for Long Hair
This incredibly cute long hair with bangs style will add a touch of Disney to your look. It comprises a set of very heavy bangs, some loose side strands, and a huge bow on top. Look for tutorials on YouTube on how to create the bow.
3. Trendy Long Hairstyles with Bangs
Unconventional colors are all the rage right now. This is a dark orchid shade of long hair with bangs that also has a very dramatic makeup to match. The lipstick is a very matte and dark plum, which looks almost black and witchy.
4. Copper Gold Long Hair with Bangs
Another amazing color that is quickly gaining (even more) popularity as we speak is copper. It has a sister called brass, and they are both taking over the world as part of the new metallic trend. That’s right, move over matte! There’s a new sheriff in Beauty town!
5. New Haircuts for Long Hair with Side Bangs
This is a set of very wispy and cute bangs that have been completed with some side bangs as well. They will make you look extremely cute and sweet, especially if you go for the top bun as well. It’s a very ‘ballerina off duty’ look.
6. Messy Layers
We absolutely adore this hairstyle and believe that as far as long hair with bangs goes, you cannot go wrong with it. This is a long and layered cut that has been volumized using some mousses and a blow dryer.
7. Dark Long Hair with Bangs
If you can’t, don’t want to, or don’t have the patience necessary to grow out your hair like this, then you can always go for extensions. They will make your locks look luscious and add a lot more volume and body to them.
8. Shaggy Long Hair with Bangs
Both this color and this cut are absolutely to die for. They are the perfect combination for fall or winter, especially combined with an oversized, knitted sweater. The color is a combination of beige and iceberg blonde, while the cut is a shaggy and layered long hairstyle.
9. The Reese Witherspoon
There are many celebrities in Hollywood who wore or are still wearing bangs. None like actress Reese Witherspoon, though. She has been proudly sporting them since we can remember, complete with that mane of silky straight, sunny blonde hair.
10. The Kaley Cuoco
There was a time in her younger days when comedy actress Kaley Cuoco embraced the idea of long hair with bangs. She liked a very layered and piecey cut and a set of side bangs that only partially hid away her extremely manicured eyebrows.
11. The Hillary Duff
Another famous fringe wearer is former Disney star, Hillary Duff. She likes long hair with bangs as well. Her shade is a light honey blonde with dark roots and her bangs are long enough to surpass her eyes and swept to one side.
12. The Taylor Swift
She’s had many, many looks and transformations over the years and it doesn’t seem like she’s going to stop anytime soon. Here is Tay-Tay with sultry, Cleopatra eyes, and a shaggy mane of long hair with bangs.
13. Pretty Bangs for Long Hair
Jennifer Garner surely knows how to wear bangs. Here’s a little trick you can learn from her. If your hair is the same dark color, add a few highlights or peekabooks around the lower part of your face and neck. They will enlighten the face and balance the darkness of the bangs.
14. Supermodel Long Hair with Bangs
Iconic beauty Kate Moss has set some standards that are quite difficult to beat. Her beautiful round face is complemented by this set of lush and chic bangs. She’s also very handsomely sporting a tough shade to wear. That’s a dark bottle blonde.
15. The Jennifer Lopez
Looking at this singer and actress’ long hair with bangs, you can totally understand why she was chosen to advertise different hair care products. Her natural hair is amazingly thick and beautiful, and she has never needed help in the form of extensions.
16. Hairdos for Long Hair with Bangs
Actress Bella Thorne has grown up and changed a lot since we were first introduced to her. Plastic surgery rumors aside, we love her for her hair. Just take a look at that long hair with bangs that she loves to dye a wonderful shade of gingery red, spicy and hot.
17. The Dakota Johnson
Everyone’s favorite good girl turned bad (save Rihanna) Anastasia Steel wears long hair with bangs, of course. She’s famous for this haircut, as it has become part of the Anastasia innocent girl next door look.
18. The Jennifer Lawrence
With or without bangs, Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong. Here she is sporting a set of thin bangs that reach the perfect length, which is that tiny space between your eyelids and your eyebrows. We also love that her hair is so perfectly wavy.
19. The Zooey Deschanel
Actress Zooey Deschanel’s long hair with bangs is so iconic by now and she has been wearing it for so long that she actually looks weird and unrecognizable without it. If you don’t believe us, see for yourself. Go Google her without those amazing heavy bangs.
20. Long Hairstyles Layered with Bangs
Actress Penelope Cruz has been proudly wearing her long, dark hair for a long time. She compliments it with a heavy and short fringe that barely reaches her eyebrows and that gives her a very sultry appearance. Especially when combined with her usual smoky eye.
21. The Alexis Bledel
Here’s a blast from the past. One of our lovely Gilmore girls had this good girl haircut back in the day when she used to carry that huge backpack filled with books to school and date Dean from the grocery store in Stars Hollow. Remember?
22. The Rose Byrne
You know those girls whose hair always looks perfect no matter what? Rose Byrne is one of them. Evidently, we both envy and love her at the same time for her long hair with bangs, the same as we love her for her timeless beauty.
23. Stylish Haircuts with Bangs
When your long hair with bangs is this good looking you don’t even need makeup. This is what actress Jessica Biel is trying to tell us in this picture. Her long and slick fringe covers her eyelids entirely so she saw no need to put on eyeshadow. Therefore, she went for pink lip gloss as well.
24. The Jennifer Aniston
She might have been the inceptor of one of the most iconic hairstyles in cinematography, the Rachel, but, let’s face it, it’s been more than 20 years.
Even Jennifer Aniston has moved on and the haircut wasn’t that good, to begin with. Thankfully she went for this outstanding chocolate ponytail with chic bangs.
25. The Bryce Dallas Howard Long Hair with Bangs
Redheads have a lot of fun when it comes to hair and actress Bryce Dallas Howard is here to prove just that. Her long hair with bangs is a super dark copper with chestnut tones that highlights her steely eyes as well as those sweet freckles of hers.
26. Hairstyles for Long Wavy Hair with Bangs
Don’t know what to do with your wavy long hair with bangs? Cheryl Cole will teach you. This is a voluminous ponytail with side bangs and a few side strands that will make you look like a million bucks even if it is such a simple hairstyle.
27. The Katie Holmes Long Hair with Bangs
Yes, even the good girls can become sultry and sexy beyond belief if they have the right hairstyle. In Katie Holmes’ case, it was long hair with bangs, which we suggest you get as well, right now. Because if it makes you look like this, it’s a winner.
28. The Jennifer Love Hewitt Long Hair with Bangs
How does Jennifer Love Hewitt look like the picture of perfection all the time? It’s a mystery. Therefore, we’ll put it all on her long hair with bangs. The color is a dark cacao bean streaked with both blond and red highlights and peekaboos. Wowza!
29. The Kirsten Dunst
Another famous Hollywood long hair with bangs wearer is actress Kirsten Dunst. Whether you loved her as Mary Jane or Marie Antoinette, you cannot deny she looks outstanding as a blonde and with a set of side swept bangs.
30. The Kendall Jenner Long Hair with Bangs
Leave it to supermodel and reality TV star Kendall Jenner to take a simple and age-old hairstyle such as the long hair with bangs and transform it into an artistic an uber chic thing. Her extra-long dark bangs, messy top knot, and fabulous golden snake earrings make us seriously jealous.
31. The Emma Stone
With or without her long hair with bangs, Emma Stone is a complete darling. However, we do have to admit that we prefer her with those smashing bangs of hers. They give her a very cool retro vibe. Plus, they highlight her green eyes.
32. The Selena Gomez
Who is the queen of Instagram? Selena Gomez, of course. But that’s not the only place where she’s queen. The young actress and singer earns major style and beauty points for her long hair with bangs.
33. The Anne Hathaway
Doesn’t Anne Hathaway look like a princess with long hair with bangs? We think so. There’s just something about her sweet face, coffee eyes, and chocolate colored hair that makes her look like she just descended from a royal carriage.
34. The Gwyneth Paltrow
Speaking of royalty, here’s another leading lady in Hollywood who looks elegant enough to have tea with the Queen every day of her life. Gwyneth Paltrow’s idea of long hair with bangs means sunny blonde locks that have been straightened out into perfection.
35. The Rachel McAdams
Wispy bangs such as the ones worn by actress Rachel McAdams are very flirty and girly. They will make you look young and fresh, especially if you pair them with a ponytail or a bun. Keep your makeup to a low and you’ll instantly look a few years younger.
36. The Leighton Meester
How many times did you want to simply run to the stylist and ask him to cut your hair like that after watching an episode of the Gossip Girl? Leighton Meester was a style icon, and her long hair with bangs has a huge part to play in that.
37. The Nicole Kidman
This is actress Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic. She played a sexy witch who gets into a whole lot of trouble. What we loved about her was her personal style. That extra long hair with bangs, in a deep, and fiery red simply made us want to dye our hair as well.
38. The Lea Seydoux
Before the international success of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast with Emma Watson as the spunky Belle, there was the fairytale-like and immensely beautiful French version starring Lea Seydoux. Who’s your Belle?
39. The Brigitte Bardot
Let’s go back in time and take a look at one of the most famous long hair with bangs hairstyles in history. We’re talking, of course, about beauty and style icon Brigitte Bardot. Her 60s sky high messy, blonde beehive and parted bangs became the stuff of legend.
40. Latest Hairstyles with Bangs
Scarlet Johansson has an unforgettable face and an even more unforgettable idea for long hair with bangs. She typically wears one shade of blonde or another, and we absolutely loved her in this set of heavy and chic bangs.
41. The Goldie Hawn
Talking about famous sets of bangs, we have to mention Goldie Hawn. She has been wearing the same hairstyles since we were children and it’s a good thing she has because she looks phenomenal, youthful, and fresh.
Her long hair with bangs is golden like the summer sun while her cut is a shaggy and layered one with 60s heavy bangs.
If you want to see more hairstyles for ladies over 60, here’s an entire piece dedicated to them.
42. The Keira Knightley
Ever so elegant and appearing to be from a different age, British actress Keira Knightley looks fantastic with her own set of side swept bangs. But can we take a moment and talk about her hair color?
It’s an ombre that starts off with a very natural brown and then melts away into a pool of rich dark honey and brassy blonde.
43. The Natalie Portman Long Hair with Bangs
Here’s a throwback pic of Natalie Portman from when she was younger and sporting long hair with bangs. Just look at that sweet and innocent face. Is it just us or is she channeling her inner White Swan with this look? Maybe it’s the dusty pink overcoat.
44. The Lea Michelle Long Hair with Bangs
Now, this is how you do red carpet hair! Long hair with bangs has never looked better than it does on actress Lea Michelle for this special event. Her ombre hairstyle takes a sudden, sexy turn with those chocolate colored bangs of hers.
45. The Sienna Miller Long Hair with Bangs
Only Sienna Miller can pull off natural beauty like this. Her minimal eye makeup completed by the striking and slightly metallic red lip is encircled by her blonde hair like a halo. Her short bangs that sweep the eyebrow line give her a very chic appearance.
46. The Lily Aldridge Long Hair with Bangs
Long hair with bangs is a supermodel staple. Victoria’s Secret Angel Lily Aldridge has dark mushroom brown hair with just a touch of blonde highlights toward the tips. Her wispy bangs make her look sultry and mysterious.
47. Beach Waves and Bangs on Long Hair
It’s very easy to get beach waves by using just your curler or even your hair straightener. If you need a tutorial on the latter procedure, look it up on YouTube. It takes surprisingly little time.
48. Long Hair and Swoop Bangs
Swoop bangs mean a heavy-set fringe that has been literally swooped to the side and off your forehead so that it doesn’t cover it all. It was a preferred hairstyle during the 2000s when everyone used to wear it.
49. Creative Long Hair with Bangs
This is a sunset orange with sunflower yellow ombre hair. It’s long and sleek and has a fantastic set of baby bangs to match. And have you seen that makeup? It might take a little time to do, but it is all worth it!
50. Baby Bangs and Long Hair
Speaking of baby bangs here is a great and sultry way of wearing them. This dark chocolate brown is accompanied by a smoky eye in a matching color. We love the ruffled dress as well as the bohemian jewelry that really makes a difference!
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Hair with Bangs
How do I style and maintain bangs with long hair?
Styling and maintaining bangs with long hair requires some dedicated attention but doesn’t need to be complicated. For daily styling, invest in a small round brush (1-2 inches in diameter) specifically for your bangs—this allows for precise styling without disrupting the rest of your hair. When blow-drying, start with damp bangs and dry them first before the rest of your hair, directing the airflow downward to prevent frizz and create smoothness. For styling, blow-dry while moving the round brush in the direction you want your bangs to fall, using tension and heat to create the desired shape. Between washes, combat oiliness (bangs tend to get greasy faster due to contact with your forehead) with dry shampoo applied at the roots. For maintenance, consider learning to trim your own bangs for touch-ups between salon visits—many stylists will provide a quick complimentary bang trim every 2-3 weeks. Finally, protect your bangs when applying skincare products by holding them back with a clip or headband, as oils and moisturizers can transfer to your fringe and cause greasiness.
Will bangs work with my curly or wavy long hair?
Absolutely! Contrary to popular misconception, bangs can work beautifully with curly and wavy long hair when cut and styled appropriately. The key is to have your curly bangs cut dry (or at least 70% dry) to account for shrinkage—curly hair appears much shorter once dry than when wet. For naturally curly or wavy textures, longer bangs generally work better as they provide enough length and weight to help control the curl pattern. Avoid blunt, straight-across cuts that can appear uneven with curls; instead, opt for softly layered or curved bangs that blend with your texture. For styling curly bangs, use curl-specific products and either let them air-dry with strategic finger-coiling for definition or diffuse them gently without disturbing the curl pattern. Many people with textured hair find that bangs actually involve less daily styling than they expected, as working with your natural texture (rather than fighting it) creates a cohesive, effortless look. If you prefer a smoother look occasionally, use a small round brush and blow dryer with a concentrated nozzle, or a small flat iron for more polished bangs that still harmonize with your textured lengths.
How long does it take to grow out bangs if I change my mind?
Growing out bangs typically takes between 3-6 months to reach a length where they can be fully incorporated into the rest of your hairstyle, though this varies depending on your hair growth rate (average is about ½ inch per month) and the initial length and style of your bangs. Micro or baby bangs may take up to 8-12 months to fully grow out, while longer side-swept styles might blend with the rest of your hair within 2-3 months. To manage the awkward growing-out phase, employ strategic styling techniques like pinning bangs to the side with decorative clips or bobby pins; incorporating them into braids or twists along your hairline; using headbands or scarves to sweep them back; or opting for a deep side part that allows longer bangs to blend with the rest of your hair. Regular trims for the rest of your hair help keep your overall style looking intentional during the grow-out process. Consider adding long layers around your face that can help bangs blend seamlessly as they grow. Many people find that the “awkward stage” of growing out bangs with long hair is actually an opportunity to discover new styling options that might become favorites.
Can bangs help hide forehead wrinkles?
Bangs can indeed be an effective, natural way to minimize the appearance of forehead lines and wrinkles without resorting to more invasive procedures. Different bang styles offer varying degrees of coverage: full, straight-across bangs provide the most complete coverage by concealing the entire forehead; side-swept bangs offer partial coverage while maintaining a softer look; and curtain bangs frame the face while partially covering the forehead’s center and temple areas. For the most natural wrinkle-concealing effect, consider softly textured bangs rather than severely blunt styles, as they create a more nuanced transition between covered and visible areas. Wispy bangs with graduated lengths can be particularly effective as they provide coverage while maintaining movement and softness. When styling bangs to conceal forehead lines, avoid pulling them too tightly or applying products that make them separate, as this can actually draw attention to the areas you’re trying to minimize. Instead, style them with a light touch, using minimal product to maintain natural movement that deflects attention from forehead concerns while enhancing your overall look.
How do I know if bangs will suit me before cutting them?
Before committing to bangs, use these techniques to preview how they’ll look with your long hair: For the most realistic preview, try clip-in bang extensions available at beauty supply stores—these temporary pieces attach to your natural hair, allowing you to experience how actual bangs would frame your face. Alternatively, create a DIY simulation by sectioning off front hair, securing the back, and arranging the front section across your forehead—take photos from different angles to evaluate the effect. Digital options include uploading your photo to virtual hair makeover apps or websites that let you “try on” different bang styles, or consulting with your stylist who can use professional visualization software during a consultation. When evaluating potential bangs, consider not just how they look but how they’ll work with your lifestyle—factor in your hair’s natural texture, your styling habits and time constraints, and how much maintenance you’re willing to commit to. Many stylists recommend starting with longer, side-swept bangs if you’re uncertain, as these are the most versatile and easiest to grow out if you change your mind.
Conclusion
Long hair with bangs represents one of the most enduring and versatile combinations in the world of hairstyling, offering a perfect balance of dramatic transformation and practical wearability. This timeless pairing continues to captivate for good reason—it frames the face beautifully, highlights your best features, and can be customized to suit virtually any face shape, hair texture, and personal style. Whether you’re drawn to the bold statement of blunt, straight-across bangs, the soft romance of curtain bangs, or the effortless elegance of side-swept fringe, the addition of bangs to long hair creates a fresh, intentional look while maintaining the versatility that longer lengths provide.
What makes this combination particularly appealing is its adaptability through different seasons of life and style preferences. The right bangs can complement your unique facial structure—softening angular features, creating the illusion of length for round faces, or adding width to narrow face shapes—while the long hair component provides balance and unlimited styling options for both everyday wear and special occasions. From casual ponytails elevated by face-framing fringe to elegant updos with wispy bangs that highlight the eyes, this combination offers endless possibilities for expressing your personal aesthetic.
As you consider these inspirations, remember that the most successful hairstyle choices align not just with current trends, but with your individual features, texture, and lifestyle needs. Working with a skilled stylist who understands the technical aspects of creating bangs that complement your long hair—taking into account factors like hair density, natural growth patterns, and your styling routine—will ensure a result that enhances your natural beauty while fitting seamlessly into your life. Whether you choose subtle, low-maintenance fringe or make a bold statement with dramatic bangs, this classic pairing offers a refreshing way to transform your look while celebrating the feminine versatility of long hair.
Which of these stunning long hair with bangs styles resonates most with you? Are you drawn to the classic, full fringe, the soft romance of curtain bangs, or the versatile side-swept styles? Share your favorite inspiration in the comments below!
Betty has over 15 years of experience in writing and editing for hairstyle publications. Her career started soon after graduating, leading her to winning many awards and opening her own salon at a very young age. She specializes in hair coloring techniques and hair care. In her spare time, Betty enjoys running outdoors, learning new languages, and occasionally binging a Netflix series.
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