Far from the one-size-fits-all blunt chop we may (unfortunately) remember from the ’90s, bangs have come a long way in both style and chicness. The “bang boom” of 2025 included classic looks like Bardot and customized curtain styles, along with fresh takes on fringe cuts (think bunny and bottleneck bangs). This year, the cuts are only getting bolder, says celebrity hairstylist and principal stylist at BENJAMIN Salon, Pamela Neal. From what she’s seeing, the three cuts clients (and celebs) are loving most right now are unapologetically dramatic and sexy, and hair textures once thought impossible to pull off bangs are now front of the line. Below, Neal breaks down the three biggest bang trends of 2026—so far.
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Curly Bangs
“I love curly bangs right now," says Neal, citing Odessa A’Zion as inspiration. "A fringe on curly hair has long been considered impossible because of the unpredictable nature of the curl, but when it’s well thought-out and given permission to do what it wants, it’s actually the cutest. It sends a signal of complete irreverence and naughtiness, which we need more of.”
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Baby Bangs
“Baby bangs will always be a winner on the right face," Neal declares. "No matter how the person dresses, they’ll always read as someone with a point of view. The haircut does all the work for them. We can learn a thing or two from ’90s Winona Ryder.”
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Shaggy Bangs
“Shaggy bangs, hanging in the eye, will always scream sex, drugs and rock and roll," Neal boldly asserts. "And that will never go out of style.”
