Hair · Cover story

16 Alt Hairstyles With Side Bangs to Try in 2026

Alt side bangs work best on choppy cuts like the emo shag, wolf cut, grunge bob and alt mullet, or on a pixie with a long front section. Blow-dry in the direction…

Words by Denise Ayalah

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