Beauty Hair Hairstyles These Low-Maintenance Bangs Will Convince You to Get Your Own This Summer By Erin Lukas Erin Lukas Erin is a Brooklyn-based beauty editor. She covers all facets of beauty. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on March 23, 2024 @ 05:44PM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Instagram @priyankachopra / Getty Images / InStyle It's a myth that bangs don't work on everyone. While face shape and hair texture are often two major factors that influence the decision to get or steer clear of bangs, certain styles, like wispy bangs, are one-size-fits-all. This look is both universal and low-maintenance — as far as fringes go. Wispy bangs are exactly what they sound like: light and airy. Unlike other types of bangs, this style describes the technique hairstylists use to cut the hair, so they're completely customizable. That's why Priyanka Chopra Jonas's full, airy bangs and Gigi Hadid's center-parted baby bangs are both considered wispy." [Wispy bangs] are an easy way to add style but not have to commit to something too bold. And they're low-maintenance," said stylist Sierra Kener. "They require little to no upkeep if the stylist cuts them right. I suggest getting them trimmed every three to four weeks or when you feel [it's] needed." Meet the expert Sierra Kener is a stylist at Nine Zero One Salon in Los Angeles. Universal? Low-maintenance? Easy to grow out? Sounds like wispy bangs are training wheels of fringe, making them a great first style like curtain bangs. So... are you internally debating getting bangs this summer? If yes, we've got you covered. Ahead, the best celebrity wispy bang hairstyle ideas to inspire your next cut. VIDEO: These Are the Best Bangs for Every Face Shape 01 of 10 Side-Swept Piecey Bangs Instagram @rio_hair Dua Lipa's long, side-swept, wispy bangs give her long, dark hair a '70s vibe. Plus, with her hair up, we can see just how these low-maintenance bangs perfectly frame her face. 02 of 10 Topknot Matt Winkelmeyer / 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards / Getty Images for MTV / ViacomCBS A topknot is far from basic when it's paired with eyebrow-grazing wispy bangs and face-framing layers. Elizabeth Olsen's hairstylist, Mark Townsend, created this red carpet updo using Dove haircare products. 03 of 10 Piecey Baby Bangs Instagram @gigihadid The supermodel's wispy, center-parted fringe by stylist Alejandra Hernandez are the training wheels of bangs. 04 of 10 Curly Wispy Bangs Leon Bennett / Getty Images Yara Shahidi demonstrates how gorgeous, light, wispy bangs look on a naturally curly texture. Better yet, pull your hair up to the crown of your head for an easy summer hairstyle. 05 of 10 Soft, Low Ponytail Chris Pizzello-Pool / Getty Images A light, wispy texture, as seen on Margot Robbie, is a soft alternative to other styles of full bangs. Usually, you'll see wispy bangs hit just below the eyebrow like hers do — and they really elevate a loose, low ponytail. The 8 Most Popular Types of Bangs 06 of 10 Piecey Bangs and Waves Instagram @priyankachopra Jonas's full, wispy bangs blend seamlessly into her layered mid-length cut, which she styled in loose beachy waves. 07 of 10 '90s Updo Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum / Vogue Cardi B's stylist, Tokyo Stylez, was inspired by the rapper's '90s Versace dress when creating her updo for the 2022 Met Gala. The wispy, eye-grazing bangs complete the reference to the decade's hairstyles. The hairstylist reached for TRESemmé products to sculpt and set the updo. 08 of 10 Rustic Braid Steve Granitz / WireImage Upgrade your Pinterest braid with a set of wispy bangs. Camila Cabello's wavy, piecey curtain bangs complement the romanticism of her hairstyle. 10 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs, According to Celebrities 09 of 10 Curly Shag Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic Sandra Oh's curly wispy bangs add to the retro vibe of her shoulder-length shag cut. Plus, it's an ode to the natural hair movement that's not always present on the red carpet. 10 of 10 Wavy Bob Instagram @selenagomez A pretty wavy fringe to upgrade a timeless textured bob, it's easy to see why Selena Gomez's wavy wispy bangs went viral when she shared the look on Instagram.