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Some people will have you believe that a small forehead restricts your hair styling options.
We’re here to reassure you!
The fact that your forehead is small shouldn’t make much of a difference to the way that you style your hair, and you can pull off so many different looks.
That said, there are definitely some gorgeous styles that look particularly good and seem to be particularly well suited to women with naturally small foreheads.
This includes cuts like baby bangs and the classic pixie, which look stunning on petite women.
So, join us as we introduce you to eight of the best hairstyles for women with small foreheads, starting with baby bangs.
Top 1: Baby bangs
Laifen’s recommendation: Best bangs for thick hair and a small forehead
Baby bangs are a winner for women with small foreheads.
They also work perfectly if your hair is slightly thicker than normal, thanks to the way they sit.
These cropped bangs sit halfway down your forehead and are naturally face-framing.
They’re a brilliant option if you’re looking for a bangs haircut to showcase your best facial features.
Top 2: Pixie
Laifen’s recommendation: The best hair for a small forehead and round face
We adore the pixie and rate it as one of the best short haircuts for women with round faces.
It’s a brilliant option if you have a small forehead, as you don’t need to worry about excessive length.
Whether you go for a classic, piecey, or fringeless pixie, it will look great if you have a small forehead.
Consider adding light highlights to take your pixie cut to the next level.
Top 3: High top knot
Laifen’s recommendation: The best updo hairstyle for a small forehead
When it comes to stylish hairdos, a high-top knot is hard to beat.
When you have a small forehead, you don’t need to worry about wearing your hair up, which is a constant concern for women with wide and big foreheads.
To add a new dimension to the high top knot, accessorize with a colorful scrunchie or band, but otherwise, revel in its simplicity!
Top 4: Short bob with bangs
Laifen’s recommendation: Classic hair bangs for a small forehead and short-mid hair
The bob is undoubtedly one of the world’s most versatile hairstyles, and it is a dream cut for women with short to medium-length hair.
Styling a short bob alongside bangs is a good choice if you have a small forehead and you can dictate how long you want the bangs to be.
You can go for wispy bangs or curtain bangs, but we recommend the former, thanks to their stunning face-framing features.
Top 5: Curly bangs
Laifen’s recommendation: Stunning bangs for curly hair and a small forehead
You probably know by now that bangs are a superb option for women with small foreheads.
But bangs are not exclusively for women with straight hair, as shown above.
In fact, curly bangs are very much in right now, thanks to their wispy, free-flowing texture.
We recommend bangs that run down to the eyebrows, covering the forehead entirely.
Top 6: Asymmetrical bob
Laifen’s recommendation: A stylish front haircut for a small forehead that defines your facial features
Widely regarded as one of the best hairstyles for women with small faces and foreheads, the asymmetrical bob is an angled cut that helps reveal your face’s finest features.
The perfect length is just below the chin line, and the angular nature of this bob is at odds with the classic style, which is trusted by millions of women worldwide as a go-to style.
Top 7: Bouncy lob
Laifen’s recommendation: A great shoulder-length cut for women with round faces
The accentuated waves of the bouncy lob are this cut’s most appealing feature.
You can enhance the depth and texture of the lob, before running it down to about shoulder length.
With no fringe, it’s a daring option but one that will be rewarded if you want to work your hair over to one side.
We recommend the bouncy lob for women with rounder faces, as its angles help to add another dimension to your look.
Top 8: Side-swept fringe
Laifen’s recommendation: The look for hiding your small forehead
The side-swept fringe is a chic option if you want to cover your small forehead.
You can work the fringe to one side, with the ideal length just above the eye line.
Use a holding wax to keep your hair in place, and you’ll have a stunning hairstyle that doesn’t draw attention to the size of your forehead.
How women with small foreheads can create balanced hairstyles?
Follow these ways to style your hairstyles.
1. Root direction
For women with small foreheads, daily styling should focus on directional control rather than adding height at the front.
Instead of lifting roots straight up, angle airflow slightly backward or diagonally to guide hair away from the hairline. This approach visually lengthens the face without exaggerating proportions.
An intentional root direction keeps styles looking natural and polished and makes your hairstyle feel balanced rather than heavy or crowded around the forehead area.
2. Use a high-speed blowout
A controlled blowout is essential for daily styling, especially when using the Laien SE high-speed hair dryer. Its powerful wind speed allows hair to dry quickly while maintaining movement, preventing hair from sticking flat against a small forehead.
The concentrated airflow shapes strands outward and downward, creating soft expansion through the mid-lengths. This technique avoids harsh volume at the front while keeping the style lightweight, fluid, and suitable for everyday wear.
3. Let negative ions protect
Frequent styling can easily damage fine or short-front hair, which is common for women with small foreheads.
The Laien SE high-speed hair dryer releases protective negative ions that help seal the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and moisture loss during daily blow-drying. This keeps hair smooth without over-polishing it.
Over time, healthier texture makes daily hairstyles easier to control, allowing natural movement instead of relying on heavy products or aggressive heat.
4. Design face-framing pieces
Daily hairstyles should avoid face-framing sections that drop straight down over a small forehead. Instead, style shorter pieces to flow slightly sideways or blend into cheek-length layers.
This soft horizontal movement visually widens the upper face while minimizing forehead compression.
Using controlled airflow rather than brushes alone helps maintain this shape. The result is a wearable, effortless style that looks intentional but never overly styled or restrictive.
Conclusion: Choosing a haircut for a small forehead
If you have a small forehead, you don’t need to worry about finding a hairstyle to suit.
As you can see above, short, medium, and long hairstyles can all work well, depending on your styling preferences and how you usually wear your hair.
We’ve also dispelled the myth that bangs aren’t suitable for women with small foreheads, so we hope you now have the inspiration you need to speak to your stylist about rocking a stunning style this year.
FAQ
Q1: Should girls with small foreheads avoid bangs?
The short answer is no. Some people believe that bangs are better suited to people with wider or longer foreheads, but we think bangs can work just as well on women with smaller foreheads, particularly baby bangs.
The one thing to bear in mind is the length of the bangs – if you have a smaller forehead, you will probably need to shorten your bangs.
Q2: How do I hide my small forehead?
Bangs are a great way to hide your small forehead, but you don’t need to cover it up.
Allowing your fringe to sit just above the eyebrow line can be a good alternative while leaving wispy hair to frame your face can also work to draw attention away from the size of your forehead.
Q3: Is a small forehead attractive?
We think so! If you have a small forehead and it’s aligned with your other facial features, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t look your beautiful best!
Flattering your small forehead with any of the above styles can help to give you confidence in your chosen style.
Q4: What’s the best haircut for a small forehead?
We rate baby bangs as the best haircut for a small forehead. We love the way the bangs sit above the eye line, and they immediately draw attention away from the size of your forehead.
You might instead opt for a bouncy lob, which we think is a super stylish option for women with small foreheads.
