From the French bob to French girl waves, Parisian-inspired hair is always trending in one form or another because the French know a thing or two about nailing that effortless, slightly messy and ultra-chic look. The latest iteration is French bangs: a wispy fringe moment that feels romantic, breezy and slightly unkempt. The ironic part about achieving these effortless, French-inspired styles is that they don’t come as easy as they look. To get a better understanding of this season’s hottest hairstyle, we tapped Castillo Bataille, celebrity hair stylist and Matrix ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn more about all things French bangs, including how to style them for straight, wavy and curly hair, and tips for maintaining them.   What Are French Bangs? French bangs are a wispy fringe known for its textured, layered and laid-back look. “The idea is to keep the bang area tight and flirty to the face,” Bataille shares. “This bang style is a bit different from a normal blunt bang.” French bangs also tend to be a bit shorter in the center of the forehead, getting longer as they reach the cheekbones for natural face-framing.
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