The most ideal hairstyles for big foreheads are cut in a way to reveal less of the forehead and draw more attention down towards the eyes. Typically, bangs or face-framing layers are the best way to balance out a big forehead. Michelle Harrison, a stylist from Victoria, BC, suggests that women with big foreheads need vertical framing, wide foreheads need horizontal framing, and tall and wide foreheads need both. If you’re considering bangs to hide your large forehead, then have a conversation with your hairstylist about the various ways you can get them cut, upkeep, and if they would be a good fit for your lifestyle.
Check out these inspiring photos of flattering hairstyles for big foreheads and bring your favorite one to the hair salon.
#1: Modern Shag with a Middle Part
A modern shag with a middle part works great on any hair type you might have. You’ll want to start with a small amount of layering but lots of texturizing. Texturizing is where you’ll get most of your movement and definition. The shorter pieces will push out the longer pieces of your hair and create the perfect storm of texture. After your hair is dried and curled, add a pea-sized amount of pomade throughout your hair, you’ll get even more texture and add shine.
#2: Side-Parted Bob with Curls
Give your hair a big volume boost with this side-parted bob with curls. It’s almost got a vintage look to it! Try and avoid over-curling your hair to achieve this look. Think soft and voluminous!
#3: Side Bangs on a Pixie Cut
If you’re looking for hairstyles for large foreheads, you can try a modern pixie. To really make it your own, you can opt for a shorter nape length that shows off the neck and adds a bit of drama. The sideburns will provide a nice balance to the forehead. The side bangs will draw attention away from the forehead creating a unique look. Make sure to use a bit of product to keep the bangs in place and set the look with a bit of hairspray to give it a perfect finish.
#4: Wash-and-Wear Layered Shag
A layered shag is a great haircut to add texture and movement to your hairstyle while framing your long face shape and complimenting most hair types and textures. A shag with layers is a great low-maintenance haircut if you prefer a wash-and-wear hairstyle. Shag haircuts work best with hair that has some natural wave or curls, but can be cut to work with any hair texture you might have.
#5: Brunette Shag with Thin Fringe
When it comes to trends, the medium brunette shag with a thin fringe is not only trendy but here to stay. One of the easiest ways to add shape and curvature to your face is to add a bang and face frame. Whether you have a long face shape, receding hairline, or a forehead you’d like to minimize, this cut will help shorten your face and draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones. Style with a volumizing mousse and a round brush to get lasting volume and add a wave with a large barrel iron.
#6: Soft Ginger Curtain Fringe
A soft ginger curtain fringe is a great addition to a shaggy cut. If you’re looking to minimize your forehead or change the shape of your face, adding a fringe can completely change your look. Styling a fringe can be as simple as using a round brush and blow-drying under towards your face, then flipping the sides back away from your face.
#7: Wispy Bangs for a Prominent Forehead
Wispy bangs help provide coverage in the extra large area of your head between your eyebrows and hairline, without being too heavy. The most common haircuts for women with big foreheads include a fringe to hide the forehead seamlessly.
#8: Long Hairstyle for Women Over 50 with Large Foreheads
A long hairstyle for women over 50 with a large forehead is achievable when done correctly. If you’re a woman with thick or dense hair, make sure to have some layers integrated into your tresses to achieve a lift. Face-framing layers are vital so as not to lengthen your face. For an easy, lived-in look, style your long hair swept to the side with no definite partition.
#9: Sweet Low-Maintenance Shaggy Hair with Curtain Bangs
Low-maintenance shaggy hair with curtain bangs is a soft and effortless look with lots of added hair volume. This haircut is one good example of cuts for big foreheads that are perfect if you want to hide your forehead. To get this haircut, ask your stylist for soft layers and heavy curtain bangs.
#10: Big Hair with Blunt Bangs
Big hair with blunt bangs makes a bold statement. It goes out well for women looking for a style for big foreheads and thick hair types. In cutting your fringe, make sure your stylist cuts a substantial amount. You need to have full dense bangs to balance out the thick texture of your tresses. Style this cut with a texturizing spray or a dry shampoo for an airy, tousled finish.
#11: French Braid with Wispy Bangs
Try a French braid with wispy bangs for a whimsical, low-key style. Wispy bangs are also wonderful for disguising your forehead.
#12: Face-Framing Bangs for Large Foreheads
Consider face-framing bangs if you are a little concerned with the size of your forehead. It’s the go-to cut for big foreheads, and it’s playful and flattering when paired with other hairstyles. The length of the fringe can be tailored to your face shape. Ask your stylist about the best option for you, considering your lifestyle, personality, and needs. Style your new fringe with a texturizing paste or cream to keep them in place all day long.
#13: Pixie Bob for Women Over 30 with Big Foreheads
If you’re a woman over the age of 30, a pixie bob is a complementing haircut if you have a tall forehead. This look is great for a variety of face shapes and hair textures. The extreme graduation and layers can be tailored and personalized depending on your preference and needs. Style with a round brush and a volumizing spray or hair mousse for a chic and polished finish.
Related: See more haircut ideas for women over 30.
#14: See-Through Bangs for Mid-Length Hair
See-through bangs paired with mid-length hair are a perfect choice if you’re a woman with a sparse hairline. To add, it’s a cut for a big forehead. Keeping the fringe longer also adds versatility to different styling options. You may opt to wear them forward or pin them up. Keeping your hair at a medium length balances out your wispier bangs and keeps your look proportional.
#15: Braided Bangs for a Big Forehead
Consider braided bangs if you have a big forehead. Adding a fringe is an easy and flattering way to customize your look. Bangs may require a little more maintenance, so talk to your stylist about the best option for you.
#16: Cute Pixie Cut with Bangs for Women Over 60
If you’re a woman over 60 try a pixie cut with bangs to get a youthful-looking glow. This style is perfect if you have fine hair or thinning hair, and especially if you have a receding hairline. Style your haircut using a small barrel curling iron or a thin round brush and some medium hold hair spray for a stylish and polished finish.
Related: See more pixies for women over sixty.
#17: Trendy Cornrows for African-American Women
If you’re an African-American woman, cornrows are a low-maintenance style that looks trendy and stylish at any time of the day. Aside from a lengthy initial appointment, braids stay for a while, and daily styling is a breeze. Ask your stylist to play with the length of your hair to achieve a fun, stylish, and sophisticated finish.
#18: Beautifully Razored Cut with Long Curtain Bangs
A razored cut with long curtain bangs is a cut designed for a woman with a big forehead. The cheekbone-length layers conceal parts of your forehead without the commitment of a full fringe. Curtain bangs accentuate your eyes and lift the rest of your facial features, giving you a youthful-looking vibrance. The razored texture makes for an easy, beautiful grow-out.
#19: Elegant Ponytail with Thin Bangs
A ponytail with thin bangs is great on casual or elegant occasions. Thin, wispy bangs and a long curly ponytail offer a stylish and polished finish.
#20: Edgy Shag Cut with Blunt Bangs
An edgy shag cut with blunt bangs is a simple and bold haircut. Blunt bangs look best with naturally straight, thicker hair.
#21: Chic Long Bob with a Middle Part
A long bob with a middle part is a great hairstyle if you have a big forehead. To get this haircut, ask your stylist for a blunt straight bob.
#22: Amazing Asymmetrical Cut for Wide Foreheads
If you have a wide forehead, an asymmetrical cut will help you hide your huge forehead. Styles for big foreheads need to create facial balance, especially with a side part. To get this haircut, ask your stylist for an asymmetrical bob with a side part.
#23: Messy Pixie Cut with Fringe
A messy pixie cut with fringe works well if you have wavy to slightly wavy hair. The perfect style for a big forehead has come easier as the years go by. Make sure you leave the layers long enough to accentuate your curls. It will give you a soft and messy finish. Add a soft curl booster like Ringlet by Redken for added texture.
#24: Sexy Pixie Cut with Fringe for Big Foreheads
A pixie cut with fringe hairstyle for big foreheads can work for you. Ask your hairstylist to leave your bangs a tad longer to balance out your facial features. Enjoy easy styling with this short layered hairstyle. Make sure you bring the top forward to maximize the fringe on your face. A haircut for a big forehead coupled with a dark hue complements each other well.
#25: Flattering Layered Bob for a Huge Forehead
Choose a layered bob if you have a huge forehead. The key here is to create a thick fringe to camouflage your forehead. Soft layers throughout your bob and around your face complement each other. Choosing the perfect hairstyles for women with big foreheads is vital in providing symmetry to your look.
#26: Classy & Effortless Ponytail with Bangs
If you have a big forehead, a ponytail with bangs is a great hairstyle choice. The fringe hides your forehead seamlessly while keeping your look classy and effortless. Dry shampoo can be used to keep your cut looking fresh. Make sure that your eyes aren’t irritated by the length of your fringe.
#27: Classic French Bob with Micro Bangs
A French bob with micro bangs is a chic cut. If you are looking for hairstyles for big foreheads, this shape will work well. If you have a long face shape, you’ll want to keep the bob lip length. It evens out your facial features. Keep in mind, micro bangs are cute, but if you have cowlicks in your fringe, they might present problems when styling.
#28: Voluminous Large Side Bangs
Voluminous large side bangs offer an alluring look that can complement you well. Ask your hairstylist to cut a deep fringe to help create a thicker side fringe. Style your hairstyle by bringing your top forward and slightly to the side for a dramatic finish.
#29: Charming Androgynous Haircut with Fringe
Try an androgynous haircut with fringe and revamp your image in an instant! The short layers all around make this cut easy to style. Blow-dry with your fingers for a messy shape and add some texture wax. The fringe makes it a good haircut if you’re a woman with a big forehead and a long face shape. Keep in mind shorter hairstyles for big foreheads will need trimming every 4-6 weeks.
#30: Shaggy Medium-Length Hair for Women Over 40
If you’re a woman over the age of 40, shaggy medium-length hair is a fun haircut with tousled, loose waves. The medium-length layers frame your face and give you a sexy lived-in style. If you have slightly wavy shoulder-length hair, you can let your hair air-dry or blown-dry straight or curly with an iron. A shaggy cut requires low upkeep and only needs trimming every eight weeks. Shags are one of the best haircuts for big foreheads.
#31: Short Cut for Women Over 70 with a Big Forehead
A one-length bob is an amazing short cut if you’re a woman over 70 with a big forehead. You’ll want to make sure that you style your hair flatter and closer to your forehead. Avoid pushing the short hair off of your face since this will make your face shape look larger. For best results, blow-dry with smoothing lotion and a round brush towards your face.
#32: Stylish Side-Swept Bangs for Long Hair
If you have long hair, side-swept bangs are a popular choice. Bangs are cuts for women with big foreheads since they help cover them up. The side-swept bangs can be styled by blow-drying with a round brush. Do not rotate the hairbrush too much. Instead, try gently pulling the ends to the side so you’ll get a more stylish finish.