Curly hair is a celebration of individuality, versatility, and bold self-expression. For those blessed with luscious curls, the addition of bangs can elevate your look to new heights, adding a touch of playfulness, sophistication, or edge depending on your style preference. Whether you’re rocking tight coils, bouncy ringlets, or loose waves, curly hairstyles with bangs offer a unique way to frame your face, highlight your features, and showcase your personality.
In 2025, the world of curly hair continues to evolve, embracing natural textures and redefining beauty standards. From soft, wispy bangs that blend seamlessly with your curls to bold, structured fringe that makes a statement, there’s no shortage of inspiration for those looking to experiment with this trend. These 42 incredible curly hairstyles with bangs are designed to inspire, empower, and celebrate the beauty of textured hair in all its forms.
Join us as we explore the most stunning and innovative ways to pair curls with bangs, offering tips and ideas for every hair type, length, and occasion. Discover how these dynamic combinations can transform your look, enhance your natural beauty, and help you embrace your curls with confidence. Get ready to fall in love with styles that are as unique and vibrant as you are!
1. Spiral Bangs With Highlighted Ends
If you want to experiment with your coily hair, then this is the latest hairstyle trend you need to try right now! This looks edgy and the contrasting colors bring you all the attention you deserve. This stylish curly hairstyle with bangs creates a downward focus that draws attention to your facial features like your jawline. Use the curl-defining cream for enhancing the spiral texture and pair it with a red lip and gold hoop earrings for a night out.
2. Gentle Curls With A Highlighted Fringe
If you have a large or wide forehead, these thick modern highlighted bangs are for you. They conceal most of your forehead, drawing attention to your stunning facial features. The highlight colors make your eyes pop, while the gentle curls add volume to your tresses. These are perfect for a beach wedding! Use a sea salt spray, a floral hair clip and natural, dewy makeup to complete the look.
3. Curly Bangs With A Messy Bob
This bobbed hairstyle will give you that Parisian oomph factor that every woman craves. This hairstyle is chic, relaxed, and easygoing. Here’s a tip, if you don’t have natural curls to flaunt, then use foam hair rollers to give yourself polished smooth curls.
4. Wispy Bangs With Loosely Curled Ends
Another amazing center-parted hairstyle that’s perfect if you are looking for a simple yet elegant hairstyle. The big curls at the end add volume to your hair and streamline your face shape, while the wispy bangs take away attention from a broad forehead. Wear a turtleneck sweater, along with very minimal makeup, and you’ll look just wonderful!
5. Messy Ponytail With Curly Bangs
The beautiful thing about curls is that they look stunning even when messy. This trendy hairstyle is perfect for you if you need a quick-yet-chic hairdo. Tie up your hair in a ponytail letting the curls fall messily. Allow your bangs to fall naturally instead of styling them with gel.
6. Sombre Fringes With Soft Curls
This fashionable hairstyle is extremely impressive and easy to achieve. This hairstyle draws attention to your lower facial features like the jawline. The soft but big curls can make your jawline look slimmer. A sombre (subtle ombre) fringe is a great way to make your eyes, natural hair color, and regular makeup shades pop. This is perfect and elegant for an evening dinner. Add statement earrings and a smokey eyelook to seal the deal.
7. Bangs With Side Frames
Confused between face-framing bangs and a fringe? Why not try both? This hairstyle combines the best of both worlds for you. The thick bangs conceal a wide or large forehead, while the long ends help frame your face. If you have a heart-shaped face, this is great for you! Match it with a V-neck blouse and pair with winged eyeliner.
8. Wispy Curly Bangs With A Curly Shag
Wispy bangs are edgy, chic, and face-defining. They go amazingly well with curly hair, and if you are feeling experimental, add some highlights not only to your ends but to your bangs too.
9. Piece-y Curly Bangs
Looking for a casual, easy hair look? This one is as easy as they can get. Curly bangs are a nice classic touch to add to your curly tresses. It suits almost all face shapes. Use light-hold hairspray to hold the bangs properly.
10. Choppy Middle Parted Bangs With Shoulder Length Curls
This is another effortless yet impressive hairstyle with a Parisian touch. This hairstyle suits those with high or full cheekbones. The warm-toned ombre is the cherry on top for this one. Use a setting spray to keep your hair in place throughout the day. Pair it with a statement necklace and some bold eyelid makeup.
11. Thick Bangs With Curls
This look defines the word “fierce”. Perfect for those with thick or coarse hair, this hairstyle frames your entire face and brings attention to your eyes and nose. Use big hoop earrings and bold lip color to look your best.
12. Volume Bangs
This hairstyle is easygoing and relaxed. It suits angular faces and softens out the harsh lines. The full volume of the curly bob and bangs enhances your facial features, especially the jawline. These volume bangs will look perfect with a sequin dress and dramatic false lashes.
13. Blunt Bangs With A Curly Lob
Another edgy yet effortless look on the list. The layered curly bob is paired with thick bangs, which is a perfect combo! Turn your bangs inward using a round brush and a blow dryer.
14. Bronde Textured Curly Bangs
If you have coily hair, you better flaunt it. This casual yet lovely hairstyle is perfect for a “girl-next-door” look. All you need for this look is a scarf or a bandana and voila!
15. Curly Curtain Bangs
The trend of curtain bangs is always in!If you have a wide forehead, these curly curtain bangs are perfect for you! They cover the sides of your forehead to make it look smaller. They add a centralized focus to your face which enhances your nose and mouth. You can use a mousse for added definition.
16. Thick Side-Swept Bangs
One of the best ways to add volume to and enhance your layers is to curl them. Keep the hair at top and your bangs straight and curl your locks from midway down. This highlights your jawline making it look leaner. Pair it with the right outfit of chandelier earrings and bold, red lip.
17. Faux Side-Swept Bangs
If you have a short cut that just isn’t working out, this is your get-out-of-jail-free card! Curl your hair with a curler and some mousse. Curl your hair at different angles so it adds an illusion of layers. Then style the front of your in faux side-swept bangs with the help of a blow dryer and a long sectioning clip!
18. Long Face-Framing Curly Bangs
This hairstyle suits oblong, diamond, and square faces. These soft loose curls blend into the volumized thick roll of curls. The coils allow light hair movement, which emphasizes hair volume. This is perfect for a romantic date night; pair with an off-shoulder top and rosy blush to complete the look.
19. Faux Braids
If you have layers, curl them! Then pin them in place to create this beautiful faux braid look. Contrast this romantic hairstyle with some thick blunt bangs to draw attention to your facial features. This boho-chic style works great for bridesmaids.
20. Blow Dryer Curls With A Fringe
If you are a fan of evening gowns and pretty dresses, this is one hairstyle that is optimal for weddings and formal events. A fringe paired with a pouf and loose blow dried curls frames the face well. The loose curls add volume to your tresses and help streamline your jawline.
21. Side-Swept Bangs With Hollywood Curls
Smoothened side-swept bangs with Hollywood curls suit face shapes with wide foreheads or cheekbones. Add hair mousse to give your curls that eye-catching shine and keep them in place. This medium-length hairstyle enhances the elegance of your overall look effortlessly.
22. Straight Side Bangs With Curls
Straight side bangs look amazing with full curly hair. They add a soft touch to the face. If you have a square face, then these bangs will bring an angular look to your face. This is a great look for an interview; team with a crisp white shirt and subtle highlighter to complete it.
23. Front Bangs With Big Curls
Multi-colored curly hair with a full frontal fringe. If you like edgy, then this is for you! Front fringes also hide a broad forehead. Complete the look with glitter hairspray and metallic eyeshadow and use a curl-enhancing gel for bouncy, defined curls.
24. Thin Curly Mohawk
This Mohawk hairdo is very cool. The front tuft of the Mohawk acts as front bangs. The thin curly bangs draw attention to the eyes. If you have an oval, diamond or long face, then this hairstyle can work wonders for you. This is perfect for a rock concert; team it up with leather jacket and smokey eye makeup. Use a strong-hold pomade to keep the mohawk styled for a long period.
25. Frizzy Long Hair With Feathered Bangs
Frizzy hair looks amazing. The eye grazing bangs make the face look elongated. If you have a square or chubby round face, this hairstyle will make your face appear slimmer at the jawline and long. But frizzy hair is a big no-no for heart-shaped faces. Pair it with layered necklaces for the perfect bohemian look.
26. Side-swept Wavy Bangs
The side-swept wave looks impressive on short, wave-heavy hair. Curly layers add dimension to the face and bring attention to your facial features. This side-parted hairstyle will look good on all face shapes due to the layers. Spraying on a sea salt spray would enhance your natural waves and give a perfect undone, messy look.
27. Phone Cable Bangs
Full thin curly hair with bangs looks stunning on everyone. If you have a square or rectangular face, then whole curls will slim down your face and give it a soft round appearance. Pair this with some geometric earrings, along with a bold eyeliner to complete a quickie look.
28. Messy Waves With Side Bangs
Messy hair is in! Middle partings look great on triangle, oval, and diamond face shapes. The tousled waves along with the straight side-swept bangs get the focus on your facial features. Looks best with a flowy sundress and some peachy or warm blush.
29. Thick Feathered Bangs
Bangs just below the eyebrows are a great way to frame your face. And those curls look incredible! The pink highlights at the bottom accentuate the waves even more. Pair it with cat eye sunglasses and bold lip color for a retro look.
30. Curls At The End
This curly hairdo is beautiful! The soft curls at the end add dimension to the face, giving your jawline a slimmer look. Add a floral hair clip and pastel shade eyeshadows to complete your party look.
You can try curtain bangs for this look. Parting the bangs in the middle adds layers to the curls cascading downward and makes for a glamorous look.
31. Short Blunt Bangs With Curly Hair
If you have an oval shaped face, then try short blunt bangs. The voluminous curls make your face appear slim and long. For an edgy street look, go for oversized hoop earrings and dark, matte lipstick.
If you have naturally kinky hair, maintaining baby blunt bangs will be too much of a hassle. These bangs will work well with wavy hair types.
32. Full Curls With Curly Bangs
Big full ringlets of curls soften the face, drawing attention to features like the eyes or cheekbones. The dark highlights help frame the face nicely. This will look best with minimal makeup and your choice of some delicate stud earrings.
33. Curls With A Halfway Fringe
Messy curls look gorgeous. Pair them with center bangs, and you’ve got a killer hairstyle. Bangs that come only till about halfway of your forehead won’t look good on all face shapes. If you have a round face, then stay away from this. Oval faces can pull these bangs off easily. The subtle lowlights draw attention to her facial features. This look is ideal for a vintage party, add cat-eye glasses and bright lip color.
34. Curly Lob
Curls add texture to a lob. A lob is a long bob. Supple waves add volume to the bob and make your face look slender. Add drama to your look by flaunting a few highlights. Pair the look with some pearl earrings and go for a neutral eyeshadow palette so the focus remains on the hair.
35. Big Side Curls
Big curly side bangs look incredible! They soften the face. So if you have a square, rectangular face, then consider this hairdo. Get a dramatic look with bold earrings and smokey eye makeup.
36. Messy Short Curls
Messy and short curly hair automatically gives off a voluminous look. But if you have a heart-shaped or round face, then brush your bangs up and allow them to fall to the side. This will make your face look long. Complete this simple look with tinted lip balm to look effortlessly cute.
37. Rain Curls
Slight side bangs look great on thin curly hair. Since the curls are thin, the bangs add a more voluminous feel to the hair. This look requires a good amount of mousse. Perfect your makeup with some waterproof mascara and dewy nude shades.
38. Waves To Curls
Big soft waves that lead to curls look so elegant. This hairstyle is beautiful! Perfect for any event! The soft waves and curls add height, which makes the jawline look angular and slimmer than before. Apply curl cream for added definition and keep the hairdo a little messy with minimal makeup.
39. Afro Kinky Curls
Kinky hair! For a long time, a lot of African women were shying away from flaunting their incredible natural curls! But not anymore! It’s lovely to see those kinky curls flaunted! Pair with bold, geometric earrings and glossy lips to complete the look.
40. Colored Bangs
Colored curls! While a lot of women love to color their hair, they don’t color their bangs. Coloring your bangs can help with enhancing your facial features. If you are headed to a festival, add some glitter or colored hairspray to maintain vibrancy.
41. Curled-in Hair
The best length for front and center bangs are near/at eyebrow length. Bangs that are just below or above the eyes work well with round faces. If you have a long face, then try this hairstyle. It will make your face look smaller. This look is amazing for a sophisticated dinner party. Complete your look with a statement necklace and nude lipstick.
42. Wet-Looking Curly Hair
Elevate your style with the trendy and effortlessly chic wet-looking curls hairstyle. This look captures the essence of fresh-out-of-the-shower allure while embracing the natural beauty of curls. Achieving it is a breeze! Start with damp, not soaking wet, hair. Then, apply a generous amount of curl-enhancing mousse or gel, distributing it evenly through your curls. You may need to add more gel or mousse to give your locks that wet look. Scrunch your hair gently to encourage those gorgeous curls. You can use hair clips to set your wet hair in place, then spritz on hairspray. Once your hair is set, you can remove the clips. Allow your hair to air dry or use a diffuser attachment on low heat to maintain that sleek, wet appearance. The result is a laid-back, beach-inspired look that exudes a cool and modern vibe.
