medium · smooth
Blunt Bangs
Blunt bangs create a strong horizontal fringe across the forehead, adding a graphic front edge while leaving the remaining hairstyle largely unchanged.
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Fringe and Bangs Styles Compared
Compare blunt, curtain, side-swept, cropped, and textured fringes by density, direction, softness, and forehead coverage.
Published 4 August 2026
How these styles differ
A fringe can form a dense horizontal line, open through the centre, sweep diagonally, or break into short texture. The direction and density change the face frame before the remaining length does.
How to compare them
Start with how much forehead you want visible, then compare the fringe width, shortest point, parting, and connection into the side lengths.
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medium · airy
Curtain Fringe
A curtain fringe parts near the centre and sweeps away from the face, creating a soft frame without the solid line of a full fringe.
medium · flowing
Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs cross the forehead on a diagonal and blend into the surrounding length, creating a softer and more directional frame than blunt bangs.
short · textured
French Crop
A French crop pairs short sides with a compact textured top directed forward into a distinct fringe across the forehead.
short · controlled
Caesar Cut
A Caesar cut uses an even short top combed forward into a small horizontal fringe, creating a controlled and consistent outline.
short · textured
Textured Crop
A textured crop keeps the sides compact while leaving short, separated movement through the top for a deliberately piecey finish.
short · lived-in
French Bob
A French bob sits around the jaw with a softer, less rigid finish than a classic blunt bob and often includes a light fringe or lived-in texture.