Your own photo · curtain, blunt, wispy, side-swept
Bangs filter — see yourself with bangs before you cut
Upload a photo of yourself and an AI edit adds the bangs you name — curtain, blunt, wispy, side-swept, micro or curly — while your face, hair colour and background stay as they are.
- Your own photo
- 8 bang styles to try
- Keeps your face and colour
- No watermark
Updated by the Kenerate AI team
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Quick answer
What would I look like with bangs?
To see what you'd look like with bangs, upload a clear, front-facing photo of yourself to an AI image editor and name the bang style — for example "curtain bangs parted in the middle, ending at the cheekbones; keep my face and hair colour the same". Kenerate's bangs filter opens the editor with that instruction filled in, so you only add your photo and press Create. Change the style words to try blunt, wispy, side-swept or micro bangs on the same picture.
Key facts
- Works on
- Your own photo, or one you have permission to edit
- What changes
- Only the fringe over your forehead
- Keeps
- Face · hair colour · length · background
- Styles to try
- Curtain, blunt, wispy, side-swept, feathered, micro, curly, bottleneck
- Default model
- Qwen Image 3.0 (free plan)
- Watermark
- None
Bang styles
Bang styles to try, and the words that get them
Copy the prompt words into the filter. Face-shape notes are stylists' rules of thumb (L'Oréal Paris), not hard rules — the preview is how you check.
| Bang style | What it looks like | Often suggested for | Prompt words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtain bangs | Parted in the middle and swept to both sides, longest at the cheekbones | Round, heart, oval and diamond faces; long foreheads | curtain bangs parted in the middle, sweeping to both sides, ending at the cheekbones |
| Blunt bangs | Cut straight across at one length, a bold full fringe | Oval faces and long foreheads; straight hair | thick blunt bangs cut straight across, just above the eyebrows |
| Wispy bangs | Thin, see-through strands with forehead showing through | Square and heart faces (softens the forehead) | light wispy see-through bangs, airy separated strands |
| Side-swept bangs | Cut on an angle and swept to one side | Heart and diamond faces | long side-swept bangs swept to the left, cut on an angle |
| Feathered bangs | Layers of different lengths with soft movement | Most faces; adds texture | soft feathered bangs with layered, textured ends |
| Micro bangs | Very short, well above the brows | A bold, editorial look; slow to grow out | short micro bangs ending halfway up the forehead, cut straight |
| Curly bangs | A fringe that keeps your own curl pattern | Curly and coily hair | curly bangs in my natural curl pattern, same curl size as my hair |
| Bottleneck bangs | Narrow at the top, wider around the eyes — a shorter curtain fringe | Oval and heart faces; a softer first fringe | bottleneck bangs: short and narrow at the parting, widening around the eyes |
How to
How to use the bangs filter
- Time needed
- Steps
- 4 steps
Step 1
Open the bangs filter
Press “Add your photo”. Image Studio opens with the curtain-bangs instruction in the prompt box. Sign in free for starter credits.
Step 2
Upload your photo
Add a clear photo of yourself, facing the camera, with your forehead and hairline visible.
Step 3
Pick the style
Keep curtain bangs or swap in the prompt words for blunt, wispy, side-swept, micro or curly bangs from the table above.
Step 4
Create and compare
Press Create, run it again for a second take, and try another style on the same photo. Download the one you like without a watermark.
See it in the app
Open Edit Studio and upload an image, or pick one from your history.
Watch the tour · 1:23
Prompts, styles, references, edit, Arena & chat
Chapters
Tips
Get a bangs preview you can trust
What makes the fringe look like it grew from your own hair.
Use a front-facing photo with your forehead and hairline visible — hair pulled back is best.
Keep the line “keep my face, hair colour and texture the same” so only the fringe changes.
Say where the bangs end: “just above the eyebrows”, “at the cheekbones”, “halfway up the forehead”.
Curly or wavy hair? Ask for bangs “in my natural curl pattern”, or the model may straighten them.
Run the same style twice and try two or three styles before you book a cut.
Show your stylist the preview, but expect cowlicks and real hair weight to change the result.
Models
Models for bangs edits
What each model is good at. Open any one straight in the generator.
- Free plan
Alibaba
Qwen Image 3.0
- Reference images
- Up to 3
- Output
- 1K or 2K
Open Qwen Image 3.0Best for
Default here · free plan
ByteDance
Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Reference images
- Up to 10
- Output
- Up to 2K
Open Seedream 5.0 ProBest for
The model behind our hairstyle changer examples
Google
Nano Banana 2.1
OpenAI
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
- Reference images
- Up to 16
- Output
- 1K to 4K
Open GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBest for
Precision edits with fine detail
FAQ
Bangs Filter questions
8 questions
What would I look like with bangs?
Upload a clear, front-facing photo of yourself to the bangs filter and press Create to find out. The editor opens with a curtain-bangs instruction filled in, and the model adds a fringe that blends into your own hair while your face, hair colour and background stay the same. Swap the style words to compare blunt, wispy or side-swept bangs on the same photo.
Link to this answerIs there a free bangs filter?
Yes, to start. A new Kenerate account gets free starter credits, and Qwen Image 3.0, the default model here, is on the free plan. Seedream 5.0 Pro, Nano Banana 2.1 and GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst use credits from a one-time pack; there's no subscription and bought credits don't expire. Results download without a watermark.
Link to this answerWhich bangs suit my face shape?
Stylists' usual rules of thumb, as L'Oréal Paris sums them up: curtain bangs flatter round, heart, oval and diamond faces; wispy bangs soften a square face; side-swept bangs suit heart and diamond faces; full blunt bangs suit oval faces and long foreheads. These are guidelines, not rules — the point of a bangs filter is to see it on your own face.
Link to this answerWhat's the difference between curtain bangs and side-swept bangs?
Curtain bangs are parted in the middle and fall to both sides, longest at the cheekbones, like open curtains. Side-swept bangs are cut on an angle and swept to one side. In the filter, write “curtain bangs parted in the middle” or “side-swept bangs swept to the left” — the parting is the word that matters.
Link to this answerCan I try bangs with curly hair?
Yes. Add “in my natural curl pattern, same curl size as my hair” to the prompt, otherwise image models tend to give you smooth, straight bangs. Real curly bangs shrink when dry, so they usually sit shorter than a preview suggests; ask your stylist to cut them dry.
Link to this answerWill the AI change my face or hair colour?
It shouldn't, because the instruction says to keep your face, expression, hair colour, texture, length and background exactly the same, and instruction-based editors change what you name. If a run shifts your features or tone, run it again, or try Nano Banana 2.1, which Google built for stronger subject consistency.
Link to this answerHow accurate is a bangs filter?
It's a good preview of shape and length, not a guarantee. A photo can't show cowlicks, how heavy your hair is, or how a fringe sits after you sleep on it. Use the preview to pick a style and length, then show it to your stylist.
Link to this answerCan I use someone else's photo?
Only your own photo, or one the person has agreed to. A bangs preview edits a real person's likeness, so share it only with their consent. Never upload photos of anyone under 18; Kenerate's content rules apply to every edit.
Link to this answerIn depth
Bangs Filter, explained
What works, what to avoid, and how to pick a model.
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How does an AI bangs filter work?
It's an instruction edit, not a sticker. Your photo and one sentence go to an image model's edit endpoint; the model draws a fringe that matches your hair colour, texture and lighting, and leaves the rest of the photo alone. Older bangs filters laid a fixed hair overlay on top of your head, which is why they looked pasted on.
How do I write a bangs prompt?
Three parts are enough:
- The style and parting: “curtain bangs parted in the middle”, “blunt bangs cut straight across”.
- Where they end: “just above the eyebrows”, “at the cheekbones”, “halfway up the forehead”.
- What must not change: “keep my face, expression, hair colour and texture, hair length, clothing and background exactly the same”.
Should I get bangs? Questions to ask first
A preview answers the look; these answer the upkeep:
- How often can you trim them? Blunt and micro bangs need a trim every few weeks.
- Do you have a cowlick at the hairline? It can push a fringe up or to one side.
- Do you wear glasses? Long bangs can catch on the frames.
- Want an easy way back? Curtain and side-swept bangs grow out into face-framing layers.