Layers are an effective way to add movement and dimension to any style, but choosing the appropriate layers is crucial for success. According to experts, face framing pieces should be utilized to accentuate and soften features.
Curtain bangs combine effortlessly with face-framing layers for an adaptable cut, as seen on Miley Cyrus. She styled hers for an undone, lived-in effect.
1. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston has long been revered as a beauty icon, providing plenty of inspirational material. Now she has returned with an updated version of Rachel-style hairdo that is more easily achievable for 2025.
A subtle face frame hair cut, also known as an “everything cut”, works just like contouring for your locks – and looks gorgeous on everyone. Here’s how you can achieve this look.
2. Halle Berry
Halle Berry has perfected the art of face frame hair cutting. Her look features her classic chin-skimming bob with added volume for emphasising her high cheekbones and sharp facial structure.
This look is great for casual events and looks great when worn with an updo. A middle part and blend of curtain bangs creates an aesthetically pleasing symmetry to this style.
3. Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman chose an elegant updo like this for a special event, featuring subtle texture that beautifully framed her face. Combining it with some blush and satin pink nude lipstick made for an impeccable soft-glam style.
Although celebrity makeovers tend to end in disaster (see Lily Collins’ now infamous trauma bangs), this new fringe look from Nicole is completely convincing and ready for us all to try it for ourselves! Now we just need the time and confidence to try it ourselves.
4. Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson is known for her glowing skin, come-hither rom-com flush, and softly shimmering eye makeup – but when she stepped out in Tribeca it was her on-trend fringe that caught our eye – this happy medium between curtain bangs and blunt bangs known as bottleneck fringe is something Stevie Nicks would sport while Brigitte Bardot would rock during the Sixties!
5. Selena Gomez
Selena has long favored classic hairstyles such as this sleek lob, making it feminine yet timeless. For added oomph, try styling it with fine balayage highlights to complement your natural color.
Marino styled her cut with wispy bangs, but you don’t have to. Faux fringe can also be created by pulling thin sections forward over your forehead for faux fringe effect. To add volume, use a curling wand on medium length sections with soft waves for volume.
6. Shay Mitchell
Face frames are short pieces designed to gently frame your face for an understated, natural effect, elongating your features while looking particularly flattering when worn with curly locks.
Framing can take your blowout to a whole new level. To preserve its form and maintain it for as long as possible, schedule regular trims every six to eight weeks.
7. Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas stuns in her new dark brown blunt bob and bangs. Her romantic waves add an irresistibly romantic edge that perfectly compliments her hazel eyes.
A middle parting allows her hair to fall evenly on both sides and highlight her stunning facial features. It is particularly suitable for those with strong jawlines as it softens their edges; also suitable for thin or medium density locks.
8. Stephanie Hsu
Actress Stephanie Hsu has played Karen the Computer in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical and Christine Canigula in Be More Chill; most recently she appeared as Joy/Jobu Tupaki in A24’s Academy Award-nominated film Everything Everywhere All At Once.
For an eye-catching fuller style, opt for a shag with face-framing layers throughout your locks. This allows for more casual side swept or back styling options.
9. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is a red carpet hair chameleon who has Gen Z fans salivating. She sports an elegant medium-length wolf cut adorned with face-framing curtain bangs that combine softness with just the right amount of moody edge.
She offers a choppy, piecey fringe that’s both blunt and wispy – the Warehouse Salon in DeLand can customize this look according to your face shape and texture for optimal results.
10. Ayo Edibiri
Opus actress Ayo Edibiri showed her natural raven locks off in an elegant angular bob that’s as flattering as it is versatile. This classic cut looks good on women of all ages and even lower maintenance than pixie cuts; definitely one worth giving a try!
