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We are talking about hairstyles for big foreheads, and the first thing I want to say before anything else is this. A big forehead is not a flaw. It is a feature. Some of the most beautiful and most celebrated women in the world have larger foreheads, and they carry them with complete confidence. However, if you personally prefer hairstyles that minimize the appearance of a larger forehead or create more balance around your face, that is completely valid and that is exactly what this article is here to help with.
The right hairstyle can do incredible things for face balance and proportion. Strategic bangs, face-framing layers, and specific parting techniques can all shift the visual focus of the face and create a more balanced appearance without changing anything about your actual features. It is all about working with what you have and styling it in a way that makes you feel your absolute best.
We are covering 15 of the most flattering hairstyles for big foreheads, and every single one comes with a clear explanation and real tips you can use right away. Let us get into it.
1. Side-Swept Bangs
Side-Swept Bangs are the single most effective and most universally flattering hairstyle solution for a larger forehead, and they deserve the top spot on this list without any question. Side-Swept Bangs are bangs that are cut at an angle and swept to one side of the face, covering a portion of the forehead and creating a soft, asymmetric frame around the upper face. They are not blunt, they are not perfectly straight across, and they do not demand perfect precision to look beautiful.
For women with bigger foreheads, Side-Swept Bangs work by covering a significant portion of the forehead while simultaneously drawing the eye to one side in a very flattering, face-framing way. The diagonal line created by the swept bangs breaks up the visual expanse of a larger forehead and creates a more balanced proportion between the upper and lower halves of the face.
Side-Swept Bangs are also one of the most forgiving bang styles available, which makes them wonderful for women who are nervous about committing to bangs for the first time. They blend naturally into the rest of the haircut as they grow, they can be pinned back on days when you do not want them in your face, and they do not require the same level of precision maintenance as blunt straight bangs.
To style Side-Swept Bangs, use a small round brush and a blow dryer to dry them in the direction of the sweep while the hair is still warm and damp. A small amount of lightweight styling cream applied to the bangs before blow drying helps them fall smoothly in the swept direction and stay in place throughout the day.
Tip: When asking your stylist for Side-Swept Bangs, communicate which direction you want the sweep to go before any cutting begins. The sweep should go toward your stronger or more dominant side, meaning the side of your face that you feel most confident about. The eye on the uncovered side naturally becomes the focal point of the face, so directing the sweep toward the side you feel less confident about highlights the side you love more. This is a small detail but it makes a meaningful difference to how flattering the final result is.
2. Curtain Bangs
Curtain Bangs are a softer, more romantic alternative to traditional straight-across bangs, and they are one of the most flattering and most popular hairstyle choices for women with larger foreheads right now. Curtain Bangs are parted in the center and swept outward to both sides, framing the face like a pair of open curtains. They cover the outer corners and sides of the forehead while leaving the center partially visible, which creates a very natural, face-framing effect.
For women with bigger foreheads, Curtain Bangs are wonderful because they address the forehead from both sides simultaneously. The swept sections on each side cover the widest, most outer portions of the forehead while the soft center part creates a very natural-looking transition that does not feel heavy or costume-like the way very blunt bangs sometimes can.
Curtain Bangs are also deeply forgiving and deeply versatile. They work on straight hair, wavy hair, and even naturally curly hair where the bangs form natural soft waves around the face. They grow out gracefully without any awkward stages, and they can be worn in slightly different positions on different days, sometimes more swept out, sometimes more forward facing, without ever looking wrong.
Tip: The length of Curtain Bangs makes a significant difference to how much forehead coverage they provide. Curtain Bangs that end at the outer corner of the eyebrow provide moderate coverage and look very natural. Curtain Bangs that are cut slightly longer and reach toward the cheekbone provide more dramatic coverage and a more defined face-framing effect. Discuss the specific length with your stylist based on how much of the forehead you want to cover and how dramatic you want the face-framing to be.
3. Full Fringe Bangs
Full Fringe Bangs are the most impactful forehead-covering hairstyle on this entire list, and for women with larger foreheads who want the most complete and most dramatic coverage, a full fringe is the definitive answer. A Full Fringe covers the entire forehead from hairline to eyebrow in one clean, complete sweep of hair. When cut well and styled properly, it completely transforms the proportions of the face by eliminating the visible forehead area entirely.
For women with bigger foreheads, the transformation that a Full Fringe creates can be genuinely remarkable. The entire area that was previously drawing attention upward toward the forehead is covered, and the eye is naturally redirected to the features below the bang, particularly the eyes, nose, and lips. This redistribution of visual attention creates a much more balanced facial proportion almost instantaneously.
Full Fringe Bangs require more maintenance than other bang styles because the full coverage across the forehead means any growth is immediately noticeable. They need trimming every three to four weeks to maintain the clean, even line that makes them look so polished and effective.
To style Full Fringe Bangs at home, blow dry them forward and slightly downward using a flat brush, keeping the tension gentle to avoid creating a bend or a curl at the ends. A quick touch with a flat iron on the very tips if they curl slightly keeps everything lying smooth and even.
Tip: Full Fringe Bangs look their most flattering when the line of the bang follows the natural curve of the forehead rather than being cut in a completely straight horizontal line. A very slightly curved fringe that mirrors the natural curve of the hairline looks more organic and more flattering than a ruler-straight line across. Ask your stylist to follow the natural curve of your forehead when cutting the fringe rather than cutting it perfectly straight, and the result will look significantly more natural and more beautiful.
4. Blunt Bob with Bangs
The Blunt Bob with Bangs is a bold and very chic hairstyle that works particularly well for women with bigger foreheads because it combines two powerful balancing elements simultaneously. The blunt bob creates a strong horizontal line at the jaw or chin that draws the eye downward and toward the lower face, and the bangs cover the forehead, which means the visual attention of the face is concentrated in the middle section, around the eyes, nose, and lips, where the most expressive features live.
For women with bigger foreheads, this combination of the bob length and the bangs creates a very balanced facial frame that works from every angle. The bob is short enough to avoid pulling the eye downward too dramatically, and the bangs are forward enough to keep the forehead covered and balanced with the rest of the face.
The bangs in a Blunt Bob with Bangs can be full fringe bangs for maximum forehead coverage, or they can be slightly shorter and more feathery for a softer, less dramatic approach. The bob itself looks beautiful at the jaw or slightly below, and the combination of the two elements is one of the most classically flattering hairstyles for oval and oblong face shapes.
Tip: A Blunt Bob with Bangs requires consistent maintenance of both elements to look its best. The bob needs trimming every six to eight weeks to maintain its clean, straight line, and the bangs need trimming every three to four weeks. If you let either element grow out too long, the style loses its characteristic proportions and the balancing effect diminishes. Staying on top of both trims keeps the look looking sharp and intentional at all times.
5. Layered Cut with Face-Framing Layers
The Layered Cut with Face-Framing Layers is one of the most flattering hairstyles for bigger foreheads because the face-framing layers draw attention toward the middle and lower portions of the face, redirecting the visual focus away from the forehead and toward the eyes, cheekbones, and jaw. Face-Framing Layers are shorter layers cut specifically at the front sections of the hair that curve inward around the face, creating a soft, intentional frame.
For women with bigger foreheads, these layers work in a very specific way. The shorter layers at the front sweep toward the face and draw the eye inward and downward rather than upward toward the forehead. The layered texture throughout the rest of the hair adds volume and movement that balances the overall silhouette of the head, which in turn reduces the visual emphasis on the forehead.
A Layered Cut with Face-Framing Layers works beautifully at any length, from a short layered bob to long layered hair that falls well below the shoulders. The face-framing element is consistent regardless of the overall length, which makes this a very versatile and very broadly flattering hairstyle option.
Tip: For the face-framing layers to be most effective at minimizing the appearance of a larger forehead, ask your stylist to start the shortest face-framing layer at the level of the cheekbone rather than higher up near the eye or the temple. Face-framing layers that start at the cheekbone sweep beautifully inward around the mid-face and draw the eye to the eyes and cheekbones, which is the most flattering focal point. Layers that start too high near the temple can inadvertently draw attention back upward toward the forehead, which is the opposite of the desired effect.
6. Deep Side Part
The Deep Side Part is one of the simplest and most immediately effective techniques for minimizing the appearance of a larger forehead, and the wonderful thing about it is that it requires no cutting, no permanent changes, and no special tools. It is simply a matter of moving the parting of the hair from the center to a position very far to one side, close to the outer edge of one eyebrow.
For women with bigger foreheads, a Deep Side Part works by allowing the hair on the fuller side of the part to sweep across and cover a significant portion of the forehead. The large section of hair that falls from the deep side part naturally drapes over one side of the forehead and creates immediate visual coverage that reduces the perceived width and height of the forehead area.
The Deep Side Part can be incorporated into virtually any hairstyle, whether the hair is worn straight and down, curled in waves, pulled into a low ponytail, or styled in any number of other ways. It is a styling technique rather than a specific hairstyle, which makes it one of the most universally applicable forehead-minimizing tools available.
Tip: A Deep Side Part works most effectively when the hair on the fuller side of the part is long enough to drape smoothly across the forehead and sit naturally without being forced or pinned into place. If the hair on the fuller side is too short to reach across the forehead, the deep side part loses much of its forehead-covering effect. When asking your stylist for a cut that will suit a deep side part, make sure the front sections on both sides are long enough to allow the deeper side to drape naturally across the forehead.
7. Wispy Bangs
Wispy Bangs are thin, light, feathery bangs that graze the forehead delicately without covering it completely. They are the gentlest and most subtle bang option on this list, and for women with bigger foreheads who want some forehead coverage but do not want the full commitment of heavier bang styles, Wispy Bangs are the perfect middle ground.
For women with bigger foreheads, Wispy Bangs provide a soft, delicate visual break between the hairline and the rest of the face. While they do not cover the entire forehead the way a Full Fringe does, they create a feathery frame at the top of the face that softens the hairline and reduces the stark visual transition from hair to forehead.
Wispy Bangs also have a very romantic, soft quality that suits a wide range of personal styles and face shapes. They look beautiful on straight hair, where they lay as delicate whisps against the forehead. They look equally beautiful on wavy hair, where they form naturally soft, slightly curved wisps that frame the face very gently.
Tip: Wispy Bangs are created using a razor cutting technique where the tips of the bangs are feathered and thinned rather than cut to a clean, blunt edge. When asking your stylist for Wispy Bangs, specifically request razor-cut tips to ensure the feathery, light finish that makes Wispy Bangs so distinctive and flattering. Scissors-only wispy bangs can sometimes look slightly more blunt than desired unless the stylist specifically uses thinning shears or a razor to create the characteristic feathered finish.
8. Long Layers with Side Part
Long Layers with a Side Part is a beautiful and very versatile hairstyle for women with bigger foreheads because it combines the volume-adding benefits of long layers with the forehead-covering effect of a side-parted hair arrangement. The long layers add movement and dimension to the hair throughout its length, and the side part allows one side of the hair to sweep across the forehead and provide natural coverage.
For women with bigger foreheads, the long layers in this style create a very flattering overall silhouette because the layered texture adds width and volume at the sides of the head, particularly around the cheeks and jaw area. This additional width at the lower portion of the face naturally draws the eye downward and outward, which shifts visual attention away from the forehead and toward the more balanced proportions of the mid and lower face.
Long Layers with a Side Part works particularly beautifully when the hair is styled with loose waves, as the waves add even more volume and movement to the layers and create a very full, flowing silhouette that is deeply flattering for women with bigger foreheads.
Tip: When wearing Long Layers with a Side Part, allow the front layers on the fuller side of the part to fall forward over the forehead and frame it naturally. Do not push all the hair behind the ears on the fuller side, as this removes the forehead coverage that makes this style so effective. Leaving the front layers free to fall forward maintains the forehead-framing effect and keeps the balancing proportions of the style intact throughout the day.
9. Textured Fringe
The Textured Fringe is a modern, fashion-forward version of the traditional Full Fringe where the bangs are cut with texture and movement rather than in a perfectly clean, uniform line. The ends of the Textured Fringe are point-cut or razor-cut to create a slightly choppy, varied finish that has a very current, effortless quality. The fringe still covers the forehead effectively, but the textured finish makes it feel lighter, more modern, and less severe than a perfectly blunt fringe.
For women with bigger foreheads who love the idea of a fringe but find the very clean, blunt fringe too heavy or too structured for their personal style, the Textured Fringe is the perfect alternative. It provides all the same forehead coverage as a blunt fringe but with a softer, more effortless quality that feels very natural and very wearable.
The Textured Fringe looks particularly beautiful on hair that has natural wave or movement, as the texture of the hair enhances the choppy quality of the fringe and creates a very organic, lived-in finish that is very appealing.
Tip: A Textured Fringe requires slightly less frequent maintenance than a blunt fringe because the choppy, varied ends mean that a small amount of growth does not change the look as dramatically as it would on a perfectly clean blunt fringe. You may be able to extend the time between trims from three to four weeks for a blunt fringe to four to six weeks for a Textured Fringe without the style looking noticeably grown out. This reduced maintenance frequency is a very practical benefit for busy women.
10. Low Side Bun with Swooped Front
The Low Side Bun with Swooped Front is an elegant updo hairstyle that manages to minimize the appearance of a larger forehead while looking deeply sophisticated and polished. The hair is gathered into a low bun at the nape or side of the neck, and the front section of the hair is swooped across the forehead in a smooth, sweeping arc that covers a large portion of the forehead before being gathered back into the bun.
For women with bigger foreheads, the swooped front section of this hairstyle provides the same forehead-covering effect as a deep side part but in a much more elegant and formal-looking arrangement. The smooth, curved sweep of hair across the forehead is both a practical covering tool and a genuinely beautiful styling detail that adds a lot of sophistication to the overall look.
This style is particularly wonderful for formal occasions, events, and any situation where you want to look polished and put together while also minimizing the appearance of a larger forehead. It has a very classic, Hollywood-inspired elegance that suits women of all ages beautifully.
Tip: To create the swooped front section of this style, apply a small amount of a smoothing gel or a strong-hold pomade to the front section before blow drying it in the direction of the swoop. Using a large round brush to blow dry the front section in a curved, sweeping direction from one side of the hairline toward the opposite side trains the hair to follow the swoop naturally and hold its curved shape once the bun is secured. Finish with a light hairspray over the swooped section to set it in place for the evening.
11. Soft Waves with Side Part
Soft Waves with a Side Part is one of the most romantic and naturally flattering hairstyles for women with bigger foreheads, and it is a style that feels effortless and deeply beautiful without requiring extreme styling effort. The soft waves add volume and texture throughout the hair, and the side part allows the waves on the fuller side to sweep naturally across and partially over the forehead, providing gentle coverage that is both flattering and very organic looking.
For women with bigger foreheads, Soft Waves with a Side Part work in two ways simultaneously. The side part provides the forehead coverage by allowing the fuller side to drape naturally over the forehead. The soft waves add width and volume at the sides of the face around the cheeks and jaw, which creates a more balanced facial proportion by adding fullness at the lower portion of the face and drawing the eye downward away from the forehead.
To create Soft Waves with a Side Part, apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair and blow dry with a round brush for maximum volume. Then curl medium sections of hair with a large barrel curling wand, alternating the direction of the curls. Run fingers through the curls to loosen them into waves and set the deep side part before finishing with a light-hold hairspray.
Tip: The key to making Soft Waves with a Side Part most effective for a bigger forehead is ensuring that the waves on the fuller side of the part have enough volume and body to stay draped over the forehead rather than falling back and revealing it. Apply a volumizing spray specifically to the roots on the fuller side before styling to ensure those roots have enough lift to support the draping waves throughout the day.
12. Asymmetrical Bob
The Asymmetrical Bob is a bold and very stylish hairstyle that is particularly flattering for women with bigger foreheads because the asymmetry of the cut creates a very dynamic, movement-filled silhouette that draws the eye toward the features and away from the forehead. An Asymmetrical Bob has one side cut noticeably longer than the other, with the longer side typically sweeping forward toward the face and covering part of the forehead from one side.
For women with bigger foreheads, the longer side of the Asymmetrical Bob is the forehead-covering element. The longer pieces sweep forward and across, providing coverage on one side of the forehead while the shorter side creates an open, asymmetric contrast that makes the entire style look very fashion-forward and distinctive.
The Asymmetrical Bob is also a very versatile hairstyle because the longer pieces on one side can be styled in multiple ways. Swept forward for maximum forehead coverage. Tucked behind the ear for a cleaner, more open look on days when forehead minimization is less of a priority. Curled into waves for a more romantic, textured finish.
Tip: When getting an Asymmetrical Bob for a bigger forehead, the longer side should be on the side of the face where you most want forehead coverage. Discuss this with your stylist before cutting begins, as it determines which side gets the longer length and which side is cut shorter. The longer side naturally provides the most face-framing and forehead-covering effect, so positioning it on the side where coverage is most needed maximizes the flattering impact of the asymmetry.
13. Halo Braid with Loose Pieces
The Halo Braid with Loose Pieces is a beautiful and surprisingly effective hairstyle for women with bigger foreheads because it frames the face with a crown of braid while allowing specific loose pieces to fall forward at the front and create a very natural, soft coverage across the forehead. The Halo Braid wraps around the head like a crown, but instead of all the hair being braided into the halo, certain front pieces are deliberately left out to hang loosely over the forehead.
For women with bigger foreheads, these deliberately loose front pieces are the key element of the style. They frame the forehead with soft, natural wisps of hair that provide gentle coverage without the structured look of bangs. The result is a very romantic, very organic forehead-framing effect that looks effortless and deeply beautiful.
The braid itself adds a structured, detailed element at the crown that draws the eye upward in an elegant way, while the loose pieces at the front provide the forehead coverage that keeps the proportions of the face balanced and harmonious.
Tip: When creating a Halo Braid with Loose Pieces specifically for a bigger forehead, be intentional about which pieces you leave out before beginning the braid. Leave out the sections that will fall most naturally and most fully across the forehead when hanging loose. Typically, leaving out the sections directly behind the natural hairline on each side of the center part will produce the most coverage. These sections fall forward naturally and create the most effective and most organic-looking forehead framing.
14. Pixie Cut with Side-Swept Front
The Pixie Cut with Side-Swept Front is a short, bold hairstyle that addresses a bigger forehead through a very specific technique. The pixie cut itself keeps the hair very short all over, but the front section is left slightly longer and styled to sweep to one side across the forehead, creating a natural coverage effect that minimizes the visible forehead area even within the context of a very short hairstyle.
For women with bigger foreheads who love short hair or who are considering going short, the Pixie Cut with Side-Swept Front is the most forehead-friendly version of the pixie available. The swept front section does the essential work of breaking up the visual expanse of the forehead and creating a more balanced proportion between the hair and the face.
This style is also incredibly low maintenance in terms of day-to-day styling. The pixie cut requires very little product and very little time to look polished, and the side-swept front can be set in its direction with a quick blow dry and a small amount of lightweight styling cream in the morning.
Tip: For a Pixie Cut with Side-Swept Front that provides the most effective forehead coverage, ask your stylist to leave the front section specifically long enough to sweep across the forehead and reach past the outer edge of the opposite eyebrow. This length ensures the swept section covers a meaningful portion of the forehead rather than just grazing the hairline on one side. The longer the front sweep, the more coverage and the more dramatic the forehead-minimizing effect.
15. Voluminous Curls with Side Part
Voluminous Curls with a Side Part is one of the most powerful and most beautiful hairstyles for women with bigger foreheads because it uses volume strategically to create a more balanced facial proportion. The voluminous curls add significant width and fullness to the sides of the head, particularly around the cheeks and jaw area, and the side part allows the curls on the fuller side to sweep over and partially cover the forehead.
For women with bigger foreheads, this combination of volume and side parting is particularly effective because the added width at the sides of the face physically broadens the lower and middle portions of the face visually, which brings the proportions of the entire face into better balance with the forehead. The eye naturally takes in the full width of the curly silhouette rather than focusing on the height of the forehead, which creates a very harmonious and very flattering overall impression.
Voluminous Curls with a Side Part work for women with naturally curly hair who simply define and enhance their natural texture, and for women with straight or wavy hair who create the curls using heat styling tools.
Tip: To maximize the volume of the curls on the fuller side of the part, which is the side that will provide the forehead coverage, apply a volumizing mousse specifically to that side before curling. After curling, do not brush or flatten the curls on the fuller side in any way. Allow them to stay as full and as voluminous as possible and let them fall naturally forward over the forehead rather than pushing them back. The fuller and more voluminous the curls on the coverage side, the more effective the forehead-minimizing impact of the style.
Things to Avoid If You Have a Big Forehead
Just as certain hairstyles help minimize the appearance of a bigger forehead, certain styles can inadvertently make it look more prominent. Knowing what to avoid is just as useful as knowing what to choose.
First, avoid center parts with the hair completely slicked back away from the face. A center part divides the hair into two equal sections that both pull away from the forehead, leaving the entire forehead completely exposed and drawing the eye directly to it. This is the least flattering parting option for bigger foreheads.
Second, avoid very high updos or topknots that add height to the top of the head. A hairstyle that adds height at the crown elongates the upper portion of the face, which in turn makes a larger forehead look even larger. Styles that add width at the sides rather than height at the top are always more flattering for bigger foreheads.
Third, avoid very sleek, flat hairstyles with no volume at the sides. When the hair is completely flat and offers no width at the sides of the face, the proportions of the face become very top-heavy, which emphasizes the forehead further. Volume at the sides and width around the cheeks always helps to balance a bigger forehead.
Conclusion
Having a bigger forehead is not a problem that needs to be fixed. It is simply a feature of your face that certain hairstyles can work with beautifully to create a balanced, harmonious, and deeply flattering overall look. And as this list of 15 gorgeous hairstyles proves, there is an incredibly wide range of options available, from bold and dramatic choices like Full Fringe Bangs and the Asymmetrical Bob to soft and romantic choices like Curtain Bangs and Soft Waves with a Side Part.
The most important thing is not to find a hairstyle that hides your forehead but to find one that makes you feel confident, beautiful, and completely like yourself. Whether that means covering most of the forehead with a full fringe, gently framing it with curtain bangs, or simply shifting the part to one side for a more balanced proportion, the right choice is always the one that makes you feel your absolute best when you look in the mirror.
Take this list to your stylist, have an honest conversation about what will work best for your specific hair type, face shape, and lifestyle, and then commit to a style that celebrates who you are. Your forehead is part of your face, and your face is beautiful exactly as it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bangs always suit women with big foreheads?
Bangs are generally one of the most effective and most flattering solutions for women with bigger foreheads, but not every bang style suits every woman equally. Full Fringe Bangs provide the most complete forehead coverage and suit women who want the most dramatic minimizing effect. Side-Swept Bangs and Curtain Bangs are more forgiving and versatile and tend to suit a wider range of women because they are softer and less structured than a full fringe. Wispy Bangs are the most subtle option and suit women who want a gentle softening effect without heavy coverage. The best bang style for you depends on your hair texture, the specific shape of your forehead and face, and your personal style preferences.
Can women with curly hair minimize the appearance of a bigger forehead?
Absolutely yes. Women with naturally curly hair have some wonderful tools for balancing a bigger forehead. The most effective approach for curly hair is to maximize volume at the sides of the head, particularly around the cheeks and jaw, which broadens the lower portion of the face and creates better visual balance with the forehead. A deep side part on curly hair allows the fuller side to drape naturally over the forehead. Curtain Bangs on curly hair form beautiful, natural soft wisps that frame the forehead gently. Avoiding center parts and sleek, pulled-back styles that expose the full forehead is the most important thing for curly-haired women with bigger foreheads.
What is the best hairstyle for a big forehead on fine or thin hair?
For women with both a bigger forehead and fine or thin hair, the challenge is finding a style that addresses the forehead while also managing the lack of volume. Curtain Bangs on a layered cut are ideal because the layers add volume to fine hair while the curtain bangs frame the forehead. Side-Swept Bangs on a layered medium-length cut are also excellent. A Layered Cut with Face-Framing Layers addresses both concerns simultaneously by adding volume through the layers and framing the face with the shorter front sections. Avoid very heavy, full fringe bangs on very fine hair as they can sometimes look flat and draw attention to the thinness of the hair rather than away from the forehead.
Does a center part make a big forehead look bigger?
Yes, in most cases a center part on a bigger forehead is less flattering than a side part. A center part divides the hair symmetrically on both sides, which means both sides of the hair pull away from the center of the forehead equally, leaving the full width and height of the forehead completely exposed. This tends to draw direct visual attention to the forehead and emphasizes its size. A side part, particularly a deep side part, breaks this symmetry and allows one side of the hair to sweep over and partially cover the forehead, which immediately creates a more flattering proportion. If you love a center part, adding curtain bangs is the best way to maintain the centered aesthetic while still providing forehead coverage.
How do I style my hair for a big forehead when I want to wear it completely up?
When wearing the hair completely up with a bigger forehead, the most important thing is to ensure that some hair at the front is left out to frame and partially cover the forehead rather than pulling everything tightly back. A Low Side Bun with Swooped Front leaves a smooth front section draped over the forehead before gathering at the back. A Halo Braid with Loose Pieces deliberately leaves front sections out of the braid to hang freely over the forehead. Even a simple updo with a few face-framing pieces left out at the front on each side creates a much more flattering result for bigger foreheads than a completely slicked-back, all-hair-up arrangement. The face-framing pieces are the essential detail that makes any updo flattering for a bigger forehead.