Mark Our Words: Eyelash Bangs Will Be The Haircut That Defines 2024

There's something romantic and alluring about long, straight, and slightly wispy bangs that meet the eyelashes. These bangs tend to be on the thinner side, and their defining feature is, of course, their length. We're talking past the point when you would typically go in for a bang trim. Eyelash bangs certainly make a statement, and they also offer a touch of nostalgia. "We're seeing a nod to the '90s as skinny, wispy bangs at the front of the face are making a comeback. This type of bang is much different than the fuller, face-framing curtain bang we saw take over a while back," Sarah Potempa, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of The Beachwaver Co., told Real Simple of the trend.

Eyelash bangs are easy to style if you have straight hair, but they can still be accomplished on wavy hair with the right tools. They work with long or short hair and can make updos a lot more dynamic. What's more, Los Angeles-based hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman described the bangs to Allure as "almost too long but in the best way... they can be worn straight down which gives a super sexy mysterious vibe." If that sounds perfect to you and you're ready to hop aboard the haircut that will be a defining style of 2024, here's some inspiration for your next salon appointment.

To really make your eyelash bangs pop, try leaving some longer side pieces down when you wear your hair half up or all the way up, as these framing pieces will add dimension to your look. You can also style your eyelash bangs with a small amount of product to create a piecey texture.

Eyelash bangs with super-long tresses are a match made in heaven. If you're growing your hair out, you should try eyelash bangs as a great avenue to add some intrigue and flair. We can't help but envision Phoebe Buffay from "Friends" and her iconic bangs with long, blond locks when we think of this look. 

These bangs will take your updos from bland to bold effortlessly. You may want to practice your blow-drying skills to get the perfect rounded arch we're seeing with a lot of eyelash bangs. These will stand out beautifully when wearing your hair up in a bun or a claw clip.

If you're feeling like your bangs are slightly blocking your vision, you're probably right on trend. Eyelash bangs are meant to be worn long — just as the name implies. The good news is that if they're bothering you, they're long enough to be styled as curtain bangs with a flat iron or swept to the side to get them out of your eyes, all without sacrificing your trendiness. 

Try giving your half-up styles some volume with a slight bump to really complement your eyelash bangs. These bangs look great with natural, undone hair, but there's something especially captivating about the trend with half-up styles that showcase them beautifully. Again, mark our words: This style will be everywhere in 2024, and now is a better time than ever to try bangs in general, whether you opt for eyelash bangs or another whimsical style.