# Bangs Filter

> 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.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/bangs-filter
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 20 October 2026

## 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

## Steps
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.
2. Upload your photo — Add a clear photo of yourself, facing the camera, with your forehead and hairline visible.
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.
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.

## In depth

### 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.
- Curtain bangs: Parted in the middle and swept to both sides, longest at the cheekbones. Often suggested for: Round, heart, oval and diamond faces; long foreheads. Prompt words: "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. Often suggested for: Oval faces and long foreheads; straight hair. Prompt words: "thick blunt bangs cut straight across, just above the eyebrows".
- Wispy bangs: Thin, see-through strands with forehead showing through. Often suggested for: Square and heart faces (softens the forehead). Prompt words: "light wispy see-through bangs, airy separated strands".
- Side-swept bangs: Cut on an angle and swept to one side. Often suggested for: Heart and diamond faces. Prompt words: "long side-swept bangs swept to the left, cut on an angle".
- Feathered bangs: Layers of different lengths with soft movement. Often suggested for: Most faces; adds texture. Prompt words: "soft feathered bangs with layered, textured ends".
- Micro bangs: Very short, well above the brows. Often suggested for: A bold, editorial look; slow to grow out. Prompt words: "short micro bangs ending halfway up the forehead, cut straight".
- Curly bangs: A fringe that keeps your own curl pattern. Often suggested for: Curly and coily hair. Prompt words: "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. Often suggested for: Oval and heart faces; a softer first fringe. Prompt words: "bottleneck bangs: short and narrow at the parting, widening around the eyes".

### 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.

## FAQ
Q: What would I look like with bangs?
A: 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.

Q: Is there a free bangs filter?
A: 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.

Q: Which bangs suit my face shape?
A: 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.

Q: What's the difference between curtain bangs and side-swept bangs?
A: 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.

Q: Can I try bangs with curly hair?
A: 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.

Q: Will the AI change my face or hair colour?
A: 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.

Q: How accurate is a bangs filter?
A: 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.

Q: Can I use someone else's photo?
A: 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.

## Related pages
- AI hairstyle changer: https://kenerateai.com/ai-hairstyle-changer
- AI hair color changer: https://kenerateai.com/ai-hair-color-changer
- Buzz cut filter: https://kenerateai.com/buzz-cut-filter
- Grey hair filter: https://kenerateai.com/grey-hair-filter
- AI image editor: https://kenerateai.com/ai-image-editor

## Sources
- L'Oréal Paris — The best types of bangs for every face shape: https://lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-style/hairstyle-trends/the-best-bangs-for-every-hair-type
- Kenerate Image Studio: https://kenerateai.com/app/image