20+ Hairstyle For High Hairline Female Ideas You’ll Want to Save

A good hairstyle for high hairline female shapes can make your face look more balanced in minutes. A high hairline, which is the same as a long forehead, puts extra space between your brows and your roots. The right cut adds softness to that area. If your hairline is also thinning at the temples, see these hairstyles for women with a receding hairline for extra cover. Think forehead skimming bangs, a deep side part, or lifted roots that pull the eye toward your eyes and cheekbones. This list gives you 21 ideas made for this exact need. Each one is simple to ask for at the salon and easy to style at home. Save the ones you love on Pinterest and try the one that fits your hair type best.

Soft Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs are the kindest choice for a high hairline. They part in the middle and fall softly on both sides of your forehead, which breaks up the long space between your brows and roots. The look works on straight, wavy and curly hair. They also suit almost every face shape.

Ask your stylist for bangs that start at the cheekbone and blend into your layers. Style them with a round brush or a flat iron for a smooth bend. They grow out well, so you can skip frequent trims and still look neat.

Wispy Fringe Layers

• Wispy fringe is lighter than a full bang, so it suits fine hair
• The thin strands break up a long forehead without heavy coverage
• Layers around the face keep the look soft and modern
• It pairs well with shoulder length cuts and lobs

Wispy fringe layers are perfect when you want forehead coverage that still feels light. The thin, airy strands sit gently across a high hairline and blend into the rest of your cut. Ask for long layers that start at the chin. A quick blow dry with your fingers is all the styling this look needs. You may also like these shaggy pixie cut for thin hair.

Deep Side Part

Quick Tip: Flip your part to the opposite side while your hair is damp, then blow dry it flat. This trains the roots to stay put and gives instant coverage on the high side of your forehead.

A deep side part is the fastest fix for a high hairline. Sweeping most of your hair across the forehead cuts the visible forehead space almost in half. It works on long hair, lobs and even pixie cuts. Use a little styling cream to keep the sweep smooth all day. You may also like these short forehead hairstyles.

Blunt Baby Bangs

Before: a high forehead looks even longer with all hair pulled back. After: short blunt baby bangs sit well above the brows and make the forehead look much shorter.

Baby bangs are bold but very flattering for a high hairline. They cover the top third of the forehead and draw attention to your eyes. Keep them trimmed every three weeks. They suit straight or slightly wavy hair best. Pair them with a sleek bob or long straight layers for a clean modern finish.

Feathered Face Frame

1. Ask your stylist for feathered layers that start at temple level.

2. Keep the shortest pieces grazing your cheekbones.

3. Blow dry the front pieces forward, then sweep them outward.

4. Finish with a light hold spray so they stay soft.

Feathered face framing layers gently cover the corners of a high hairline where the forehead often looks widest. The feathered texture keeps the look light and full of movement. This style suits medium to long hair and grows out gracefully between salon visits, in every season.

Side Swept Bangs

Side swept bangs give you forehead coverage with a soft, grown out feel. They drape across one side of a high hairline and blend into your layers. Compared with blunt bangs they need fewer trims and suit more face shapes. Ask your stylist to cut them long enough to tuck behind your ear. You may also like these haircuts for small foreheads.

Textured Lob Layers

Do:

• Ask for choppy layers through the ends for movement
• Add a deep side part to reduce visible forehead space
• Use a texturizing spray for fullness at the roots
• Blow dry with a round brush for lift

Do not:

• Skip layers, since one length hair can drag the face down
• Part dead center with no fringe, which exposes the full forehead
• Over straighten the roots, which flattens the crown

A textured lob with layers is a smart pick for a high hairline. The choppy ends add width around the cheeks and jaw, which balances a longer forehead. A deep side part covers part of the hairline too. Keep the length near the collarbone and refresh the layers every eight weeks.

Root Volume Blowout

• Styling time: 20 minutes with a round brush
• Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo on day two
• Skill level: beginner friendly
• Best use: special events and photo days

Lifted roots make a high hairline look less noticeable in photos. When the crown has height, the eye reads the whole head as balanced instead of focusing on the forehead. Blow dry your roots upward with a round brush. A little root powder at the crown keeps the lift alive all day.

Curly Bangs Blend

Curly bangs are a gift for a high hairline. The curls sit right on the forehead and break up its length with soft, springy texture. They blend into the rest of your curls so nothing looks forced or separate. The result looks playful and full of life.

Ask for bangs cut dry, curl by curl, so the length stays true. Keep them a little longer than you think you want, since curls shrink as they dry. Scrunch with a light cream and let them fall naturally over the hairline. Refresh them with a light mist of water on busy mornings.

Micro Fringe Edge

• Micro fringe sits high on the forehead for a bold fashion look
• It shortens the look of a long forehead by covering the hairline
• Works best on straight, sleek hair textures
• Needs trims every two to three weeks to stay sharp
• Pairs well with bobs, lobs and sleek ponytails

A micro fringe is the boldest way to balance a high hairline. The very short fringe covers the top of the forehead and makes the rest of your face the focus. It suits confident dressers and clean, modern cuts. Keep the edges crisp with regular trims and a flat iron.

Voluminous Crown Layers

Quick Tip: Backcomb the crown gently with a fine tooth comb, then smooth the top layer over it. This gives height that lasts without looking stiff.

Crown layers add height exactly where a high hairline needs balance. Shorter layers at the top create lift, while longer layers keep the length. This cut works on straight and wavy hair. Ask your stylist to keep the crown layers light so they do not fall flat by noon.

Curtain Part Flow

Before: a middle part with no layers leaves a high forehead fully exposed. After: curtain layers fall past the cheeks and cover the sides of the forehead.

A middle part with curtain layers works like a soft frame for a high hairline. The layers start near the cheekbones and cover the widest part of the forehead. Style them with a round brush for an outward flip. This look flatters oval and long face shapes.

Bouncy Layered Shag

1. Ask for a shag with choppy bangs and lots of layers.

2. Keep the bangs long enough to skim the brows.

3. Scrunch the layers with a texturizing cream while damp.

4. Let the hair air dry or diffuse for bounce.

A layered shag is full of movement, which is great news for a high hairline. The choppy bangs cover the forehead, and the wild layers pull attention outward instead of upward. It suits wavy and thick hair best. Trim the bangs every month to keep them skimming.

Side Part Bob

A side part bob is a classic that flatters a high hairline. The deep part sweeps hair across the forehead, and the chin length cut adds width that balances a long face. Keep the ends sharp for a polished look or add texture for softness. It is easy to style in under ten minutes.

Soft Pixie Fringe

Do:

• Keep the fringe long enough to cover the hairline
• Add texture on top for softness and movement
• Sweep the fringe to one side for a gentle look
• Use a light wax to shape the pieces

Do not:

• Cut the fringe too short, which exposes the forehead
• Spike the top up, which adds height you do not need
• Skip styling cream, since fine pixie hair can look flat

A pixie with a soft fringe proves short hair suits a high hairline. The long fringe drapes over the forehead and balances the short back and sides. Texture on top keeps it modern and feminine. Ask your stylist for a fringe that can also sweep to the side on lazy days.

Long Layered Flow

• Styling time: 15 minutes with a paddle brush
• Maintenance: trim every 10 to 12 weeks
• Skill level: easy for beginners
• Best use: everyday wear and long hair lovers

Long flowing layers work well for a high hairline when the front pieces start at the right spot. The face-framing layers work like the narrow forehead hairstyles to balance a longer forehead. Face framing layers that begin at the cheekbones cover the forehead corners and break up its length. Keep the layers soft and blended. A middle or side part both work with this easy style.

Wavy Lob Frame

A wavy lob frames a high hairline with softness. The waves add width at the sides of the face, which makes a long forehead look shorter by contrast. Front pieces that curve inward cover the hairline corners without a single blunt bang. It is one of the easiest cuts to grow out.

Style the waves with a large barrel iron and finger comb them for a relaxed finish. A side part adds extra coverage. This cut suits fine to medium hair and looks good air dried on busy days. A spritz of sea salt spray adds lived in texture.

High Ponytail Lift

• A high ponytail lifts the whole face and looks youthful
• Leave soft front pieces out to cover the high hairline
• Backcomb the crown before tying for extra height
• Wrap a strand of hair around the band to hide it
• This style works for gym days and nights out

A high ponytail can still flatter a high hairline with one small trick. Leave two soft pieces out at the front to frame the forehead. The height at the crown draws the eye upward in a good way. Keep the ponytail smooth or add curls to the ends for extra style.

Half Up Volume

Quick Tip: Tease the crown section lightly before pinning it half up. The extra height balances a high forehead and keeps the style from looking flat.

A half up style gives you the best of both worlds for a high hairline. The top section adds height at the crown, while the loose bottom hair frames the face. Pull out a few front pieces to soften the hairline. It takes less than ten minutes to style.

Curled End Layers

Before: straight ends hanging flat can make a high forehead look longer. After: curled ends flip outward and add width that balances the face.

Curled ends are a simple styling trick for a high hairline. The outward flip adds fullness around the jaw and cheeks. Use a medium barrel iron and curl only the bottom two inches. A light spray holds the shape without stiffness. This quick finish works on lobs, medium cuts and long layers.

Messy Top Bun

1. Pull your hair into a high loose ponytail.

2. Twist it loosely and wrap it into a bun.

3. Pin it with bobby pins, leaving the ends free.

4. Pull out wispy strands around the forehead and ears.

A messy top bun is perfect for a high hairline on casual days. The loose bun adds height at the crown, and the wispy strands soften the forehead. Do not pull it too tight. The messier it looks, the more flattering it feels. Finish with a light mist of texturizing spray.

Conclusion

The right hairstyle for high hairline female faces is all about balance. Whether you pick soft curtain bangs, a deep side part, or extra root volume, each idea here helps your forehead look shorter and your features look softer. Pick one that matches your hair texture and daily routine. Show the photo to your stylist and ask how to style it at home. Save this post on Pinterest so you can find it before your next salon visit, and share it with a friend who has a high hairline too, and enjoy your new look. If you liked these, you will also love these low forehead hairstyles.