Hiding a high forehead with long bangs is no longer the only option, and in fact, it can sometimes make the situation worse. The key to minimizing the appearance of a high forehead and even making it a feature is to choose the right haircut and, in some cases, hair color.
The rules for the ideal haircut for a high forehead are quite simple:
- Layers and natural texture on the sides of the face ‘shorten’ the forehead.
- Avoid straight, long cuts with a center part.
Here are 10 of the best haircuts for high foreheads in 2024.
1. Golden shag
This cut of Jurvedha salons features soft volume on top and lighter layers on the lengths. Worn with hair open on the forehead and tousled effects, it’s perfect for drawing attention away from a prominent forehead.
2. Box bob with bangs
The slightly layered bob of Medavita salons with bangs is ideal for those with wavy hair and a high forehead. The bangs should be worn slightly parted to create more volume on the sides of the forehead.
3. Layered at the cheekbones
A center part on long, straight hair would be a no-go for those with a high forehead, but this cut from La Biosthétique salons changes the game. Just two layers cut at cheekbone height are enough to break up the lines and draw attention away from the forehead area.
4. Wavy lob with side part
The long bob with a side part and slightly wavy hair from milk_shake salons lightens up all the features of the face, including a high forehead. An easy-to-manage summer look that can be styled with a quick finger tousle and requires minimal maintenance.
5. Long side swept bang
This only works on hair with long layers starting at chin level: the compact side-swept bang ‘shortens’ the length of the face, including the forehead. This 70s-inspired wavy style is from French salons Gina Gino.
6. Curtain Bang
Curtain bangs, with thei texture on the sides of the face, create an optical illusion, ‘shortening’ the forehead. The effect is enhanced if you choose a very light and ethereal color, like this precious pearl blonde. The lob is from La Biosthétique salons.
7. Layered with eyebrow bangs
Framing the face with a layered cut and bangs at eyebrow level helps to minimize the length of the forehead. Thanks to the light layering of the locks and the important fringe, the focus of attention is all on the eyes and lips. Ask for this cut in Energy Style Framesi salons.
8. Curly shullet
A fusion of mullet and shag, this haircut with bangs for curly hair partially conceals the forehead. Soft but voluminous, the look of Evos Parrucchieri salons creates that texture on the sides of the face that is the most functional way to minimize the vertical effect of a high forehead.
9. Wavy layered with center part
The center part and gradual layers around the face create a natural texture that helps to soften the ‘high forehead’ effect, redefining the contours of the face. Ask for this cut in Alfaparf Milano salons.
10. Baby bangs and deep layers
The short, half-forehead bangs, or baby bang, and the short, glam rock layers around the face are perfect for those with a high forehead. The peach pink color of this proposal from French Léna Lepetit salons highlights the strength of the unconventional lines of the cut.
