People with broad foreheads often find styling their hair to be a difficult task. If your forehead is big, and you do not know how to style your hair properly, it might make you look half-bald.

Although a high forehead is a common facial characteristic, it can be a problem if it overshadows your other features. Having a high forehead doesn’t mean that you are less beautiful. But it is often so accentuated that it minimizes the other features of your face. No one wants a big forehead to overshadow their other facial features.

While you cannot reduce the size of your forehead, you can surely do something to make it look smaller. The way you style your hair can make a big difference in how you look, especially if you have a high forehead. Properly set front hair can change your facial balance and hide imperfections (if you think you have any). Luckily, there are plenty of hairstyles that go perfectly with a high forehead that can help you create a gorgeous look.

If you happen to have a high forehead and you are looking for some smart hairdos to complement your facial features, we have you covered here. We’ve included five amazing hairstyles here that will help your big forehead work for you and help you create the right look.

Best Hairstyles for Big Foreheads

A Top Bun with Fake Bangs

Bangs are a never-rule-out hairdo when it comes to covering a big forehead. Cool front bangs define your best facial features and assets. Whether you are long-haired or have a bob, bangs work well with everything.

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One of the best parts about opting for this hairstyle is that you do not necessarily need to get a haircut. If you do not want to lose your hair length, imitation bangs will do the trick. With a simple technique, you can create a perfect faux-bangs look paired with a long ponytail or top bun. All you need is an elastic band and a few hairpins to make bangs that can cover your high forehead, giving you a youthful look.

To get started, tie your locks in a high ponytail and take a one-third section of them. Fan out that section and place it over the forehead. Adjust the length according to your forehead and create faux bangs. Secure the bangs on your head with bobby pins.  Wrap the rest of your hair into a high bun and secure it from different directions.

 A Half Bun with a Messy Head

There is no denying that half buns with a messy head work wonders to hide a large forehead. This might sound surprising to you, but the hairstyle has worked like a charm for many celebrities. Take Zooey Deschanel, for example, who has pulled off some of her best looks with this hairstyle that covers her big forehead.

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The hairstyle is a combination of elegance and simplicity as you can make it work for all types of events. However, you will need to get a haircut with long bangs to create this hairstyle.

Set your locks with texturizing hairspray and tie hair into a half, messy bun. Then, part your bangs slightly towards the right or left direction (up to you) with the help of your fingers. It will help prevent your hair from falling into your eyes while also finishing off the look.

Beach Waves with a Messy Hairstyle

Beach waves are all the rage because not only do they add dimension to your hair but they also provide a perfect cover for large foreheads. It is a natural-looking hairstyle that gives you a lot of room to balance your facial shape with shaggy waves. Thin and limp hair is one of the major reasons some foreheads look large. If your hair is thin in the front, it recedes back from the forehead, making the forehead look bigger. This is when you need a hairstyle that can make your tresses look fuller and thicker.

The messy texture of beach waves is what creates the volume in your hair.  It can help you cover your wide forehead. Whether you roll out your hair in a loose ponytail, braid it, or leave it untied, the hairstyle will work well with your large forehead.

 A Messy Pixie

A messy pixie haircut can make hiding a large forehead a breeze. If you are fond of short hair and do not mind a cropped hairstyle, a messy pixie can be the best solution for your wide forehead. This wash-and-go hairstyle adds a lot of edge to your features and frames the cheekbones. Plus, you do not need extra styling tools to set your locks.

If hiding a large forehead is your main purpose, it is better to opt for a feathered pixie. The hairstyle has asymmetrical cuts and you can keep the front edges on your forehead.

The Shaggy Bob

A shaggy bob can be one of your go-to choices if you want a flattering, yet smart hairstyle for your wide forehead. It suits all ages and has a range of different cuts. To have a more feminine finish and casual smoothness, try a wavy shaggy bob. They are easy to style and add amazing volume to your hair.

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Similarly, fine shaggy bobs have layer cutting and are easy to volumize. By using loose waves, you can create multiple interesting hairstyles to hide your forehead and define your features.  For thick locks, a razored shaggy bob will do a great job by creating a new shape. It increases the density of your tresses and gives a trendy smoothness to your hair.

Final Thoughts

A large forehead, although being one of many common defining facial features, can be seen by some as unattractive; especially if they have thin and limp hair. However, having properly styled hair can easily solve this problem. The above-mentioned hairstyles are attractive, easy to do, and perfectly hide a wide forehead. Thus, with these hairstyles, you can easily turn your large forehead into something attractive.