Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Long Waves and Blunt Bangs by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 21 September 2026
The short version
The Long Waves is defined by long length shaped by loose, continuous bends, while the Blunt Bangs uses a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line.
The Long Waves is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Blunt Bangs.
| Feature | Long Waves | Blunt Bangs |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | long length shaped by loose, continuous bends | a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line |
| Length | long | medium |
| Shape | flowing and elongated | graphic and face-framing |
| Finish | wavy | smooth |
| Maintenance | medium | high |
Long Waves
You prefer a flowing and elongated outline with a wavy finish and the defining feature of long length shaped by loose, continuous bends.
Salon wording: Ask to preserve the overall length while adding enough long layering to stop the waves from forming one heavy block.
Blunt Bangs
You prefer a graphic and face-framing outline with a smooth finish and the defining feature of a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line.
Salon wording: Ask for a full blunt fringe and agree on its width, density, exact position above the eyes, and how the corners should connect to the sides.
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