Having a larger forehead is a unique feature that many people embrace with confidence. However, if you ever feel like you want to downplay it with a hairstyle, there are plenty of options that can help create balance and enhance your overall look.
The key is to choose styles that add volume or strategically cover parts of the forehead. Here are 15 hairstyles that can help you feel confident and stylish while flattering your face shape.
1. Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs are a classic choice to frame the face and draw attention away from the forehead. These bangs create diagonal lines across the forehead, softening the sharpness and providing a flattering look.
Whether long or short, the key is to keep the bangs wispy and not too thick, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the rest of your hairstyle.
2. Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are perfect for those who want the option to push their hair to the side while still maintaining coverage over the forehead. These bangs are longer and parted down the middle, giving a soft, romantic look that balances out a larger forehead.
Curtain bangs work well with both straight and wavy hair textures, offering a versatile and chic vibe.
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3. Loose Waves with Volume
Loose waves that add volume on top can help create the illusion of a smaller forehead by shifting focus to the rest of your face. This style works best when you use a sea salt spray or curling iron to create textured waves.
The fullness at the roots and soft waves around the face divert attention from the forehead and give you a balanced, flattering look.
4. High Ponytail with a Few Loose Strands
A high ponytail with a few strands left loose in the front can draw attention to your cheekbones and jawline while softening the forehead. Leaving wispy strands near the forehead prevents the look from feeling too severe or harsh.
This hairstyle is not only functional but stylish, providing a youthful and fresh appearance while hiding a larger forehead.
5. Pixie Cut with Layered Bangs
A pixie cut combined with layered bangs is an excellent way to add fullness and texture to the top of your head, which distracts from the forehead. The bangs create a soft veil over the forehead, while the short, layered pixie cut keeps the look chic and modern.
This style is perfect for those who want a low-maintenance yet flattering haircut.
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6. Asymmetrical Bob
An asymmetrical bob, where one side is slightly longer than the other, creates an edgy, fashionable appearance while balancing out facial features. The longer side can naturally cover part of the forehead, making the overall face appear more proportionate.
This cut is a great way to add sharpness and drama while keeping the forehead area in check.
7. Deep Side Part
A deep side part draws the eye diagonally across the face, helping to minimize the appearance of a larger forehead. The asymmetry of the part adds volume to the side of your face, giving it a more balanced look.
This style works best with medium to long hair, and it creates a sleek, polished finish that suits almost any occasion.
8. Loose French Braid
A loose French braid that starts from the side of your head can pull attention away from your forehead by directing focus downward along the braid. The added texture and volume help create a fuller look around your face, adding softness to the forehead.
This hairstyle is perfect for both casual and formal settings and gives you a relaxed, bohemian vibe.
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9. Soft Curls with Side Sweep
Soft curls that fall gently over the forehead are another way to disguise a larger forehead. Creating curls that start lower on the hair shaft adds volume without overwhelming the face.
The side-swept portion of the hair further minimizes the forehead, offering a flattering shape. This romantic look works for any occasion and suits all hair types.
10. Braided Crown
A braided crown involves braiding sections of your hair around the top of your head and securing them in place to form a crown-like effect. This style adds texture, volume, and height at the crown, which draws attention away from the forehead.
It’s a fun, playful option that can work for both casual and formal events.
11. Full Fringe with Soft Texture
A full fringe (straight-across bangs) can instantly cover a larger forehead and create a youthful, edgy look. To avoid a harsh line, go for a softer, textured fringe that blends well with the rest of your hair.
The fringe should hit just above or slightly over the eyebrows to create the most flattering effect.
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12. Shaggy Lob
A shaggy lob (long bob) with lots of layers is an ideal choice for people with larger foreheads. The textured layers help add movement and volume to the hair, while the tousled look distracts from the forehead.
This effortless style works with straight or wavy hair and offers an understated, stylish appeal.
13. Tucked Behind the Ear
When styling long hair, tucking one side behind your ear can shift attention away from your forehead and highlight your other facial features. Whether you have loose waves or straight hair, this simple styling trick helps frame the face and softens the forehead area.
Pair this with a statement earring for a stylish, asymmetrical look.
14. Half-Up, Half-Down with Volume
The half-up, half-down style works wonders by lifting hair off the forehead, while leaving some volume around the crown. By adding a bit of teasing or using volumizing products at the roots, you can create the illusion of a smaller forehead.
This style adds structure and a sense of balance to your face shape, while still allowing the rest of your hair to flow freely.
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15. Textured Waves with Bangs
Pairing textured waves with soft bangs helps balance your forehead and adds a fun, laid-back feel to your overall look. The combination of waves and bangs brings a youthful, relaxed vibe, and the bangs cover part of the forehead without feeling too heavy.
This hairstyle is perfect for casual days or even a night out.
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