How to Bring Back Blunt Bangs in 2022

January 13, 2022

By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

If you’re looking for a way to make an impactful change to your hair without chopping it into a pixie or dying it a bold new color, blunt bangs are the way to go. No longer relegated to twee 2010s pop stars and Tumblr moodboards, heavy bangs are making a major comeback this year. They work with every hair texture, place emphasis on your eyes and are a great way to switch things up if you’re tired of waiting for your curtain bangs to grow out. Keep reading for our favorite hairstyle to pair with blunt bangs, from trendy shags to sweet and classic bobs.

Blunt Bangs With Layers

If you have natural waves (or you don’t mind blowing out and curling your hair every day), we love this effortlessly cute, tousled style. Ask your hairdresser for soft, long layers throughout and bold, blunt bangs cut straight across.

Blunt Bangs With Short Hair

This blunt bob is sweet and sophisticated, but the icy platinum hue gives it an edge.

Blunt Bangs With a Shag

Upgrade one of 2021’s most popular and universally flattering hairstyles, the shag, with the addition of a heavy bang. It adds structure to the look and makes your eyes pop.

Retro Blunt Bangs

For a modern pinup-inspired look, pair your bangs with an inky black hair color and stick-straight hair. Keeping the bangs an inch or so above your eyebrows adds to the retro effect.

Blunt Bangs With a French Bob

A French bob is a classic, low-maintenance style that’s great for those who are trying to lay off heat styling in 2022. For bangs that look good when you wake up, try this easy hair hack using a bobby pin or roller.

Blunt Bangs With Curly Hair

Put down the flatiron and let your natural curls flourish with this powerful, voluminous style. For extra definition, try running the Carol’s Daughter Coco Creme Curl Shaping Cream Gel With Coconut Oil through your curls before air-drying or using a diffuser for frizz control.

Photo: @edosalonandgallery, Hair by @victoriawillcutyou, Styled on: @8yoon8