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Baby Bangs

Cut bangs very short, sitting well above the eyebrows (1-2 inches from hairline). Create a blunt, straight edge with slight softness inspired by Audrey Hepburn. The fringe can be styled straight across or slightly swept to the side. Keep the cut precise but not severe. This bold, retro-inspired look frames the face dramatically and highlights the eyes.

Free to try. Available worldwide on iPhone & Android.

About this look

Baby bangs sit two to three centimeters above the brow — distinctly shorter than ordinary fringe, distinctly shorter than the wearer usually thinks they want. Audrey Tautou in Amélie (2001) is the touchstone; Bettie Page (1950s) is the harder version. The micro-fringe sharpens the forehead, draws attention straight to the eyes, and demands strong brows to balance.

It suits oval and heart faces best — the forehead has to be in proportion because the bangs essentially frame it. Straight hair holds the line; wavy hair can wear them but needs flat-ironing every morning, which is most of the work. The cut is unforgiving of cowlicks and growth patterns, so anyone with a stubborn front hairline should ask the stylist to assess before committing.

Maintenance is the catch. Hair grows roughly 1.25 cm per month, so baby bangs need a touch-up every three weeks to stay short — anything longer reads as 'regular bangs that haven't been trimmed.' Style with a flat iron and a tiny amount of pomade if needed. Most stylists will trim a baby-bang touch-up for free between full appointments. Ask for two to three centimeters above the brow — describing them as 'short bangs' will get you something twice this length.

Ask for bangs cut 2-3 cm above the brow — Audrey Tautou in Amélie, not Bettie Page.
Details
Best on
oval, heart faces
Texture
straight hair
Length
short (above shoulder)
Upkeep
medium · trim every 3 weeks
Wear
everyday, statement
Method · 03 Steps

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