Thinking about micro bangs but still deciding how short to go? From a blunt blonde fringe to tiny curls and choppy dark bangs, there’s plenty to look at here.
I especially love the short bangs paired with a wavy bob.
You can keep the rest of your hair long or try a shorter cut too. This selection also includes a few longer fringes and a bun look without visible bangs, so those are styling references rather than examples of the tiny fringe itself.
Short bangs and hairstyle ideas worth saving
blonde bob and blunt bangs
We’re starting off strong with this super cute blonde bob. I love the straight little fringe next to those loose bends through the sides.
Ask for micro bangs with a blunt edge if you want this look. Keep the slightly uneven bob ends in your reference photo too.
softly swept brunette fringe
Don’t want a perfectly straight line across your forehead? This short brunette fringe is a pretty alternative.
The little pieces curve to the side while the rest of the hair falls past the shoulders.
little curls and lots of volume
How cute are these little forehead curls? The separated spirals are my favorite part, with fuller curls surrounding the face and falling toward the shoulders.
Save this one if you want a curly fringe reference rather than a straight-across cut.
choppy fringe and flicked ends
I am obsessed with this short dark cut. The bangs break into little pointed sections instead of forming one solid line.
Those flicked-out pieces at the sides make it even cuter.
auburn bun and long face-framing pieces
This auburn updo is so pretty, especially with those loose pieces curving beside the face. The fringe here reaches toward the eyes, so this is a longer-bang alternative rather than a micro fringe.
If you like the bun, you could borrow that idea while keeping your own bangs shorter.
loose updo and curved wisps
Looking for an updo with a few pieces left out? I love the little ends sticking up at the crown and the long curled strands beside the cheeks.
The wispy front sections reach around the brows here. Keep this as an updo reference, not a guide to extra-short bang length.
rounded bangs and flipped lengths
This fringe may just be one of my favorites here. I love how the short brown sections curve across the forehead, with a little opening between them.
The longer hair bends out around the shoulders. Ask for that flipped finish if you want to follow the whole look.
long braids and loose fringe
The loose fringe against these long braids is such a pretty combination. Some front strands sweep sideways while a narrow section falls between the brows.
These bangs are longer than the main theme of this list. Save this photo for the braid arrangement if that’s the detail you love.
short curved bangs and long hair
Don’t want to lose your length? No problem!
This look pairs long brown hair with a short fringe that leaves the brows visible. I especially love the slightly separated ends across the middle.
tousled crown and long waves
If you love lots of layers, then this one is for you. There’s a full, tousled crown, short pieces around the temples and long waves falling over the shoulders.
The front pieces sweep toward the brows rather than making a tiny blunt fringe. Bring this photo for the layered shape if you’re planning a shorter-bang variation.
curved fringe with hair pulled back
How adorable is this little fringe? The ends curve into separate sections, with one narrow piece dipping lower near the middle.
Pulling the rest of your hair back is a simple way to show off that shape. The big hoops are a cute extra touch too.
dark bob and straight fringe
I am obsessed with this dark bob. The short, nearly straight-across bangs look so good with the jaw-length ends and one side tucked behind the ear.
If you want something less wispy, bring this fuller fringe as your reference.
red waves and tiny bangs
The red hair is gorgeous in this look. A short, fairly straight fringe sits above the sunglasses while the long lengths fall in loose waves.
You don’t have to change your color to borrow the cut. I’d keep that mix of tiny bangs and longer waves.
double buns and curled tendrils
How cute are these two little buns? There’s a neat center part and a curled strand hanging on each side.
No micro fringe is visible here, so this photo doesn’t illustrate the article’s main cut. It’s a separate bun idea you could pair with short bangs.
rolled sides and a rounded fringe
If you are looking for a retro hairstyle, then this one is for you. I love the two large rolls above the temples and the full fringe curving across the forehead.
The long ends curl inward below the shoulders. Keep those rolls in your styling reference if you want more than just the bangs.
long layers and wispy bangs
Not ready for an extra-short fringe? This is a longer option, with wispy bangs reaching the brows and large curved layers around the face.
I especially love the outward bends near the shoulders. Save this one for the layers rather than micro-bang length.
curly bob with a parted front
I love this curly bob with the little oval sunglasses. The front curls part away from the middle and fall toward the frames.
There isn’t a distinct micro fringe visible here. If you like the rounded bob shape, you could use it as a separate reference when discussing short bangs with your stylist.
tiny dark fringe and sleek sides
This is one of my favorite short fringes on the list. The dark edge sits well above the brows, with a few finer strands breaking it up near the center.
The sides are swept close to the head. Try that pulled-back styling if you want your bangs to be the main detail.
wavy bob and choppy bangs
Don’t want everything looking perfectly smooth? This tousled bob is for you.
I love the full waves around the cheeks and the tiny, uneven fringe above the sunglasses.
short bangs and long loose strands
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty pulled-up hairstyle. The tiny dark bangs look so cute next to those much longer face-framing pieces.
Leave a couple of strands out of your own updo if you want to try that combination. I’d keep the fringe separate rather than sweeping it back with the rest.
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