Are you still wondering if you should get bangs? Listen, we’ve all been there. Sometimes we regret the decision to commit to a fringe immediately, but sometimes bangs transform us into our authentic selves. And maybe your own scissors have been sitting on the bathroom counter taunting you, convincing you to make the change yourself.
Bangs come in all different shapes and sizes. Basically, there is a type of bang that suits anyone, any face shape, and every level of maintenance you’re willing to put up with. But the latest bang trend we’re getting hyped over is bottleneck bangs, a longer bang that requires less maintenance than most and, let’s be honest, are easier to grow out if you’re not into the final result.

a pretty messy updo and bottleneck and curtains bangs paired up to frame the face

beautiful long chestnut hair with lowlights and highlights and bottleneck bangs for a brighter look
This hairstyle takes inspiration from the neck of a bottle; starting slim and short in the middle, curving longer around the eyes, and then longest following the line of the cheekbone. This allows the length and angle to be adjusted depending on whether you want to make your cheekbones appear wider or stronger. Many people don’t suit a classic ‘fringe’—the solid horizontal line across the face—but most can wear bottleneck bangs to add softness to the face.

beautiful medium length blonde hair with bottleneck bangs and a bit of texture is a fresh modern idea to try

chestnut hair with black root and caramel highlights and bottleneck bangs is a beautiful and catchy idea

copper red medium length hair with an ombre effect and bottleneck bangs is a beautiful and textural idea

Dakota Johnson wearing her natural hair color plus some ombre highlights and bottleneck bangs looks chic

dark brunette medium length hair with waves and a texture plus bottle neck bangs is a beautiful idea

dark brunette medium length haur with waves and bottleneck banfs is a beautiful and fresh idea to try
For bottleneck bangs, it’s important to be specific with your stylist in order to get the style that frames your face exactly how you want. To get bottleneck bangs, ask your hairstylist to create longer bangs that skim your cheekbones at an angle that flatters your face, curving around to create a layer that sits somewhere between your cheekbones and jaw. Then ask for the central part to be cut shorter, keeping the cutting line soft and choppy, with the shortest part in the middle and getting longer on the edges. That’s not difficult and you may even do it yourself at home if you can’t wait to try it. Take a look at more ideas below to get inspired to try bangs in this new year!

medium length brunette hair with an ombre effect and bottleneck bangs is a beautiful and catchy idea to try

natural black curls with bottleneck bangs looks bold, chic and cool and natural hair is always on trend