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It’s happened to the best of us: a botched at-home bang trim that looked like it was hacked with kitchen scissors. Well, the look that launched a million hair horror stories has now become a look. That’s right, messy, uneven bangs are officially trending.
Emma Watson’s wispy fringe managed to steal the attention from the majority of the dresses at the 2018 Golden Globes. Similarly, Emma Roberts’ baby bangs were a major talking point at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards. Add in the fact that bang hairstyles have already been popular the last few seasons with curly bangs and curtain bangs filling up our hairspiration boards.
Intentionally uneven bangs have an effortlessly cool, It girl vibe. If you’re looking for some runway inspiration, we’ve rounded up 17 uneven bang hairstyles that have major I-did-it-myself style. It’s your decision whether you want to DIY them or take the photos to a pro for a cut.
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17 Uneven, Messy Bangs That Give You a Cool-Girl Haircut in a Few Snips
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Baby Bangs
Don't be afraid of short bangs. Take them up toward the hairline for a face-lengthening effect. Ask a hairstylist for a blunt finish on the ends so the pieces will fall where they please.
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Swept Up
This entire haircut is an example of well-placed choppy layers. Not ready for a close crop? All hair lengths can copy the idea of tiny sideswept bangs that get ever so slightly longer.
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Curly Girl
Take curly bangs to the next level with a fringe that flares out from all angles. Those who are commitment-phobes can also fake the look by twisting the front layers of their hair into a pineapple bun and pulling out pieces to frame the face.
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Tons of Texture
Create a messy effect without any snips by playing up hair texture. Highlight kinks by twisting and turning them in any direction. Then let them go wherever they want. Feeling bold? Use a temporary hair color to create contrasting roots.
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Flicked Out
Nod to the 70s fashion mood and the uneven bang trend with this flicked hairstyle. It's modern because the long bangs have been randomly turned out, but the ends are in undone waves.
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Rounded Up
Come around to the idea of super short bangs. They can actually be very flattering. This wispy style has a rounded shape, but it's not too perfect thanks to the blunt cuts.
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Snip, Snip
Take the trend to the extreme with pieces trimmed haphazardly. Combined with rumpled waves, it has a quirky-cute look.
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Texturized Tresses
Use texture to enhance the layered effect of bangs. Apply a bit of gel and an anti-frizz serum, scrunch hair and let it do its own thing. Resist the urge to keep playing. That will only promote frizz.
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Woke Up Like This
We encourage you to try the fashion mullet and tousled bangs. The texture and haphazard layers are cutting-edge (pun intended) rather than dated.
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Pretty Pieces
Stop fearing bang separation. Make it intentional by coaxing a few sections of hair across the forehead. Add bobby pins at the side and pull hair back for a playful finish.
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Banging Bob
This is proof that short layers are anything but boring. Notice the pointed ends and how one section is slightly longer than the rest? The details up the charm tenfold.
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Two Strands
All strands don't need to be different lengths. Having a couple of layers intentionally longer than the rest creates an interesting effect without people wondering whether your blowdryer chewed up your fringe.
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Embrace What You've Got
Uneven bangs work with any hair type. Got waves? Stop straightening bangs. Apply some hair gel to encourage the natural texture in hair. For the most impact, ask your hairstylist to cut strands shorter in the middle and longer on the sides.
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Curl Up
Remember that uneven bangs don't have to be delicate or wispy. They can be bold and gloriously thick. The look is especially effective when paired with a layered pixie cut.
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Did It Myself
Pin-straight locks show off an uneven fringe. After requesting (or cutting) a graduated style, add some gel to bangs and run a comb through them. It'll define every piece, helping to show off every jagged snip.
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Full and Thick
Those who already have heavy bangs can easily update the look by getting their hairstylist to cut the ends into points rather than straight across. It creates a choppy look without getting rid of the bulk.
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Curtain Bangs 2.0
Combine curtain bangs and uneven fringe into one trendy look by parting front layers on the side and having one part cut longer than the other. It'll look good worn straight or with a bedhead texture.
