You have short hair and feel like something is missing? Bangs could be just what you need—but we all know they’re a commitment. If you’re on the fence, instead of a dramatic style that would take ages to grow out, try the easiest option of all: wispy bangs. Light and airy, they add softness, frame the face and pair perfectly with many short haircuts.
Let’s explore some ideas on wearing short hair with wispy bangs to find the right style for you.
1. Choppy Bob With Bangs
Razored wispy bangs pair perfectly with a choppy bob, complementing its edgy look. This look frames the cheekbones, giving your face a sculpted, chiseled appearance.
2. Wispy Curly Bangs
Barely-there curly bangs are great for drawing attention to the eyes, making them the focal point of the face. They’re soft, bouncy and really pull together a curly hairstyle.
3. Midi Cut With Wispy Bangs
Ultra wispy side-swept bangs add a delicate frame to this layered collarbone-length cut. They create a subtle curve around the face that’s typically reserved for longer hairstyles.
4. Chin-Length Bob With Wispy Bangs
A blunt chin-length bob can sometimes feel too severe. Adding wispy bangs can soften the look and make it more flattering.
5. Long Wispy Curly Bangs
Even if you pull your hair up or away from your face, wispy bangs still give you a light frame, making your updo look even better. These long, parted bangs really soften a ponytail.
6. Choppy Lob With Piecey Bangs
Narrow wispy curtain bangs might be just a few choppy strands in the middle tapering into longer pieces at the sides, but they’re so cool.
7. Bixie Cut With Wispy Bangs
A bixie cut is already pretty dynamic, but adding wispy bangs takes it up a notch—they softly frame your face and give this hairstyle a casual look.
8. Textured Bob With Bangs
Bangs are great for playing with the proportions of your face—they can make it look shorter, longer or narrower. Wispy bangs do this just as well as thicker ones, but with a lighter touch.
9. Shaggy Bob With Wispy Bangs
This shaggy bob wouldn’t be the same without bangs, but instead of the usual layered ones, it’s paired with straight wispy bangs. The result? A cool, unique look.
10. Layered Bob With Wispy Bangs
If parting your bob has always been tricky, wispy curtain bangs can make it so much easier. The best part? You can either show them off or tuck them away in your part whenever you want.
11. Bixie Cut With Wispy Micro Bangs
Wispy micro bangs might be the cutest style around. They pair beautifully with this bixie cut to achieve a vintage feminine look.
12. Textured Lob With Wispy Bangs
A blunt straight lob can make your face look longer, but if that’s not what you’re going for, adding soft wispy bangs can help balance it out.
13. Curly Hair With Wispy Bangs
Wispy side-swept bangs make the forehead look narrower and highlight the shape of the curls—they’re the perfect finishing touch to this style.
14. Layered Bob With Long Wispy Bangs
Not sure if even wispy bangs are for you? Try them just slightly shorter than your bob—you’ll still get the face-framing benefits, but without the risk of regrets.
15. Curly Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs work well with any hair texture. These airy bangs complement the natural hair instead of fighting it, making them super flattering.
16. Long Pixie With Side-Swept Bangs
The classic long pixie looks incredibly elegant but also playful when paired with wispy side-swept bangs. For a haircut this short, it has a ton of face-framing.
17. Short Hair With Curly Bangs
Wispy bangs look amazing on coily hair and draw attention to the natural texture. Because they’re in the spotlight, they accentuate the curl pattern.
18. Choppy Lob With Wispy Bangs
These tiny wispy bangs give you a 2-in-1 style: you can keep them visible for a soft fringe or easily sweep them away into the sides if you don’t want bangs for the day.
19. Blunt Bob With Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs are low-commitment but make a big difference—they’re easy to grow out, but while you have them, they really enhance your haircut.
20. Short Hair With Wispy Bangs
This layered bob wouldn’t be nearly as special without the bangs. They’re narrow and very wispy, so when spread across the forehead, they look extra dainty.