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7 Ways to Wear Short Hair with Bangs

Bangs are everything this fall, and if their prevalence has you considering a fringe of your own, you’re not alone. If you think bangs are typically for girls with long hair, not so: A good set of bangs is the fastest, easiest way to change things up on any hair length, whether you’re the proud owner of a pixie or keep things on the longer shoulder-grazing side.

These short hairstyles with bangs should provide all the inspiration—and motivation—you need to head to the salon ASAP. It’s time for a change.

short hairstyles with bangs
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Long, sideswept bangs add a polished touch to a chin-length bob.

short hairstyles with bangs
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Perfect for thick hair, heavy bangs break up a one-length style.

short hairstyles with bangs
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More long layers than proper bangs, you can create the illusion of a bit of fringe by tucking your side part behind your ears and letting the rest of your hair hang over it.

short hairstyles with bangs
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Fine hair types look best with straight, wispy bangs that hit just around the eyebrows.

short hairstyles with bangs
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Nothing flatters a super short pixie cut—or your bone structure—quite like angled bangs swept to one side.

short hairstyles with bangs
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Long bangs parted down the center have a cool, laid-back vibe, especially when worn with messy natural waves and a hair scarf.

short hairstyles with bangs
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If you don’t mind some hair in your eyes here and there, eye-level bangs pair perfectly with a blunt shoulder-length bob.

MORE: It’s Official: Bangs Are Fashion’s Must-Have Fall Accessory

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