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How to Style Hair with a Big Forehead in 2023

February 19, 2024
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Got a big forehead and struggling to find a hairstyle that will flatter your features? Fear not! In 2023, there are countless hairstyles that can help you embrace your large forehead and look absolutely stunning. With the right hairstyle, you can turn your big forehead into a fashionable and eye-catching attribute. Are you ready to discover flattering ideas on how to style hair with a big forehead that will transform your look? Let’s dive in!

Determining Your Face Shape and Forehead Size

Before you settle on the right hairstyle for your bigger forehead, you should first identify your face shape and forehead size. Did you know that if you can fit more than four fingers between your hairline and eyebrows, you’re blessed with a generously-sized forehead? Consideration of factors such as face shape, natural texture, and your daily routine can lead you to a hairstyle that compliments your big forehead, enhancing your overall appearance.

Some hairstyles can flatter a broad forehead, such as long, straight, and sleek hairstyles. Adding a fringe can help enhance and complement your look. Keep in mind the rule of thirds, which is a guideline for creating a perfectly balanced look with your hair and face shape. Having a balanced proportion of facial features is aesthetically pleasing. Hairline to brow line, brow line to the end of your nose and the end of your nose to the chin should ideally be in equal measurement. Therefore, incorporate your face shape and forehead size into your hairstyle choice. Don’t hesitate to seek a hairstylist’s guidance on the layered haircut that would suit you best.

Side-Swept Bangs for Various Hair Lengths

Side-swept bangs are an excellent way to highlight your best features, complement your face shape, and reduce the prominence of a large forehead. These bangs offer a range of styles - full straight fringe, front subtle layers, and asymmetrical cuts, all adaptable to various face shapes and hair lengths.

With options like long side-swept bangs for hair that falls above the shoulder and deep side parts with shorter layers, there’s a side-swept bangs style for everyone. A full straight fringe is particularly suitable for people with large foreheads and longer face shapes, as it can completely transform the look of your face and give you a chic, stylish look. Adding loose waves can further enhance the effect and soften the appearance of a large forehead.

Long Hair with Side-Swept Bangs

When paired with long hair, side-swept bangs can:

  • Add dimension to your hair
  • Frame your face beautifully
  • Be particularly flattering for square-shaped faces and long foreheads
  • Also be flattering for oval faces with generous foreheads and oblong face shapes.

To style long hair with side-swept bangs, follow these steps:

  1. Blow-dry your hair with a round brush, gently pulling the ends towards the side to create an effortlessly chic look.
  2. Use a texturizing spray for a tousled finish that looks amazing.
  3. Consider adding hair powder, creamy highlights, or velvet bows for a beautiful finishing touch.

Medium-Length Hair with Side-Swept Bangs

Medium-length hair can also benefit from:

  • Side-swept bangs, creating a balanced and flattering look
  • Chin to lip length, which is the perfect length for forward graduation layers around the face, making for a stunning look
  • Sweeping fringe, which is an excellent choice for a mid-length cut that will surely turn heads.

Considering the rule of thirds when styling medium-length hair with side-swept bangs can help soften the appearance of a large forehead and create a balanced look. Proper styling products should be considered when creating this look, such as a volumizing mousse and a round brush for creating beautiful, lasting volume.

Short Hair with Side-Swept Bangs

Short hair can also rock side-swept bangs for a chic and modern appearance. A low-maintenance shaggy style with curtain bangs can be a great way to flatter a big forehead. Visit your stylist to get the stylish shaggy look. Ask for plenty of soft layers with heavy curtain bangs that will flatter your forehead..

A straightening iron can easily create a slight bend in the hair for a stunning effect. To add even more dimension, finish with a spritz of texturizing spray. Gently pulling the ends to the side will create a beautiful look that will make your short hair with side-swept bangs stand out.

Curtain Bangs: A Trendy Solution

Curtain bangs are a versatile and fashionable hairstyle that can flatter various face shapes and minimise the appearance of a large forehead. They are incredibly versatile and stylish, looking fantastic on different face shapes and easily reducing the visibility of a large forehead.

You can choose from delightful options such as:

  • Blonde bob with long curtain bangs
  • Long, face-framing fringe
  • Razored cut with long curtain bangs
  • Soft ginger curtain fringe
  • Faux side-swept bangs curly bun hairstyle

To style curtain bangs, use a round brush and blow-dry your hair under towards your face, then flip the sides back away from your face for a fabulous look.

Hairstyles with Face-Framing Layers

For people with large foreheads, face-framing layers are beneficial in balancing facial features and enhancing one’s look. Layered bobs, long wavy hair, and shoulder-length cuts with face-framing layers are some beautiful hairstyles featuring face-framing layers.

You can try different hairstyles to enhance your features, such as:

  • Sweeping your hair to one side for a beautiful, dramatic effect
  • Adding layers around the crown for depth and softness
  • Tailoring face-framing layers to your face shape to bring out texture and movement
  • Creating balance in the appearance of a larger forehead

Layered Bob with Face-Framing Layers

A layered bob with face-framing layers can enhance a large forehead, add a gentle touch to facial features, and bring out the beauty of the eyes. To create the layered bob with face-framing layers hairstyle, you can easily give your hair a slight bend with a straightening iron and add a spritz of texturizing spray for a fabulous look.

Using a round brush to dry your hair inward towards the face and adding a lash-skimming fringe will create a stunning hair forward look that will turn heads. This hairstyle is not only stylish but also easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for those with large foreheads.

Long Wavy Hair with Face-Framing Layers

Long wavy hair with face-framing layers can create a soft and romantic look that is perfect for those with large foreheads. To create face-framing layers for your long wavy hair, start by combing out your dampened hair to remove any tangles and cutting layers at an angle parallel to the section’s part.

The key to styling long wavy hair with face-framing layers is to:

  1. Add layers shorter in the crown
  2. Leave length at the bottom for a beautiful face-framing effect
  3. Blow dry your hair with a round brush or curl the ends with straighteners to give you full-bodied and textured waves
  4. Consider adding a curtain fringe to lighten up the look and bring out the dimension of your face-framing layers.

Shaggy Cut with Face-Framing Layers

A shaggy cut with face-framing layers can add texture and movement to your hair while minimising the appearance of a large forehead. It’s perfect for wavy hair, curly hair, and medium to thick hair textures.

To achieve a shaggy cut with face-framing layers, ask your stylist for plenty of soft layers and heavy, curtain bangs that will help flatter your forehead. This hairstyle is not only stylish but also easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for those with large foreheads.

Blunt Bangs: Bold and Beautiful

Blunt bangs, a bold and attention-grabbing hairstyle, aid in balancing facial features and making a style statement. They create a beautiful horizontal line across the forehead, which helps to create a more proportionate and balanced look for the face, making it a great choice for those with large foreheads.

Big hair with blunt bangs looks absolutely gorgeous, especially for those with thick hair. The stylist should cut a substantial amount to have full and dense bangs that will perfectly balance out the thick texture of the tresses. A texturizing spray or a dry shampoo works best for a beautiful, airy finish.

Wispy Bangs for Fine Hair

For women with big foreheads and particularly those with fine hair, wispy bangs can produce an impressive face contouring effect. Wispy bangs are:

  • Light
  • Airy
  • Feathery
  • With longer strands blending into the rest of the hair

This creates a beautiful, effortless look.

Layers around the crown can add beautiful depth and softness to the look, and a colour contrast in hair can generate amazing dimension and depth, resulting in a gorgeous look. Combing the bangs slightly can easily enhance the look for a delightful feel, giving the style an effortless charm.

Voluminous Hairstyles for Bigger Foreheads

Voluminous hairstyles can accentuate facial proportions, thereby creating an appealing look for individuals with larger foreheads. Voluminous large side bangs, for example, offer an incredibly alluring look.

To style voluminous large side bangs, bring your top forward and slightly to the side for a dramatic and beautiful finish. These hairstyles not only add volume but also create a balanced look, making them an excellent choice for those with big foreheads.

Pixie Cuts and Short Hairstyles with Fringe

Pixie cuts and short hairstyles with fringe contribute to reducing the prominence of a large forehead, providing a chic, modern aesthetic. Some examples of stylish short hairstyles that can enhance the look of a large forehead are:

  • Ultra-short pixie with textured bangs
  • Feathered baby bangs
  • Messy pixie hairstyle
  • Outgrown pixie haircut
  • Ice blonde bowl cut

For a pixie bob style, you can achieve the desired look by following these steps:

  1. Apply volumizing mousse or spray to add texture and fullness to your hair.
  2. Use a round brush while blow-drying to create a chic and polished look.
  3. This hairstyle is not only stylish but also easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for those with large foreheads.

Centre-Parted Hairstyles for Long Foreheads

Centre-parted hairstyles offer a way to balance facial features, providing an appealing look for individuals with long foreheads. These hairstyles bring hair to the front, partially concealing the forehead and drawing attention to your eyes.

Some examples of centre-parted hairstyles include a long bob with a middle part and a centre-parted layered bun. To create soft waves with a long bob with a middle part, use a flat iron and direct hair away from your face for a stunning look.

Accessorising Your Hair to Minimise Forehead Size

Hair accessories can divert focus from a large forehead, thereby boosting your overall style. Accessories such as hats, headbands, and scarves can be used to create a more balanced look and draw attention away from the forehead.

These accessories can help minimise the size of the forehead and enhance its appearance. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different accessories and styling techniques to find the perfect look that flatters your large forehead.

Customised Hairstyles Based on Age Group

It’s crucial to find hairstyles suited to your age that not only reduce the visual impact of a large forehead but also boost your confidence. Customised hairstyles based on age group are thoughtfully tailored to the age of the person, taking into account their unique face shape, hair texture, and forehead size for a flattering look.

Some examples of age-appropriate hairstyles include:

  • A pixie bob for women over 30 with a tall forehead
  • Integrated layers for women over 50 with large foreheads and long hair
  • A pixie cut with bangs for women over 60

These hairstyles not only help minimise the appearance of a large forehead but also boost your confidence.

Hairstyling Tips for Men with Big Foreheads

Specific hairstyling tips and suggestions for men with large foreheads can lead to a balanced and appealing appearance. The key is to create a balanced and attractive look that will make them look and feel their best. Using the right hair products, selecting the perfect hairstyle, and accessorising with the right accessories can help men with big foreheads achieve a stylish and confident look.

Some examples of hairstyles for men with big foreheads include:

  • Side-swept bangs
  • Curtain bangs
  • Face-framing layers
  • Blunt bangs
  • Wispy bangs
  • Voluminous hairstyles
  • Pixie cuts
  • Short hairstyles with fringe
  • Centre-parted hairstyles

Celebrity-Inspired Hairstyles for Large Foreheads

Drawing inspiration from celebrities with distinctively large foreheads can assist you in embracing your own while cultivating a stylish and trendy aesthetic. Some celebrities with large foreheads include:

  • Alexander Skarsgård
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Zoë Kravitz
  • Rihanna
  • Gauri Khan
  • Christina Ricci
  • Will Smith
  • Mena Suvari
  • James Van Der Beek
  • Elliot Page
  • Christian Slater
  • Tom Hanks

These celebrities often choose hairstyles such as:

  • Classic updo with deep-parted, side-swept bangs
  • Bob with full fringe
  • Chin-length bob with blunt bangs
  • Long hair with central parting
  • Short, blunt bob with bangs
  • Soft, face-framing layers

By taking inspiration from these celebrities, you can find hairstyles for big foreheads that will help you embrace your large forehead and create a stylish, fashionable look.

Summary

In conclusion, there are countless hairstyles that can help you embrace your large forehead and look absolutely stunning in 2023. From side-swept bangs and curtain bangs to face-framing layers and blunt bangs, the possibilities are endless.

Remember to consider your face shape, hair texture, and personal style when choosing a hairstyle, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different accessories and styling techniques to find the perfect look that flatters your large forehead. With the right hairstyle, you can turn your big forehead into a fashionable and eye-catching attribute.

written by
Professor Greg Bran
Professor Greg Bran is dedicated to enhance or restore the natural beauty of your face. Offering the most advanced and innovative treatments available.
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