Scarlett Johansson has always been bold with her hairstyles. Over the years, she’s worn everything from bobs and pixie cuts to long, layered looks in shades like chocolate brown, auburn, blonde, and red. While every style suits her, her latest look is especially flattering—particularly for her oval face shape. It’s also a stunning choice for those over a certain age. So, what is it? Long layers paired with an extra-long fringe.

The extra-long fringe isn’t exactly new; it’s actually a timeless way to refresh your look without a complete style overhaul. Celebrities have been embracing it forever—or at least since the ’90s. But what defines an extra-long fringe? According to Quique Sanchez, creative director at Madrid’s Espacio Q salon, “It’s a variation of the butterfly fringe. Essentially, it’s a grown-out fringe with soft layers that gently frame the face, ending around the cheekbone or chin to soften your features.”

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Beyond being an easy update, Sanchez notes that the extra-long fringe is perfect for those who want to keep their hair length. “It’s very low-maintenance, easy to manage and style, and can be swept to the side, parted in the middle, or pulled back—which is rare for a fringe,” he explains.

If you need more convincing, Sanchez adds that this style adds a youthful bounce. “Extra-long bangs prevent longer hair from looking too heavy by breaking up the symmetry at the front. Plus, as a full fringe, you can brighten it with subtle color highlights to further frame the face, soften your features, and create a rejuvenating effect.” In short, you might want to bring a picture of Johansson to your next salon appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a helpful and clear FAQ about Scarlett Johanssons extralong bangs for women over 40

Beginner General Questions

Q1 What exactly are extralong bangs like Scarlett Johanssons
A They are bangs that are cut long enough to graze your eyelashes cheekbones or even the tops of your cheeks rather than sitting high on your forehead

Q2 Why is this haircut considered flattering for women over 40
A Its flattering because it softly frames the face draws attention to your eyes and can help minimize the appearance of fine lines on the forehead or around the eyes without being a harsh heavy fringe

Q3 I have a round face Will these bangs work for me
A Yes The length and softness of these bangs are actually great for round faces as they create vertical lines that help elongate the face rather than cutting it off horizontally

Q4 Whats the main difference between these and regular short bangs
A Short bangs sit high on the forehead and create a bold defined line Extralong bangs are much more blended softer and versatileyou can easily sweep them to the side

Practical Styling Questions

Q5 Is this a highmaintenance hairstyle
A They require more upkeep than no bangs but less than very short blunt bangs Youll need trims every 34 weeks to maintain the ideal length and shape

Q6 How do I style extralong bangs
A Its simple After washing blowdry them with a round brush directing them to the side You can also use a largebarrel curling iron to add a soft faceframing bend away from the face

Q7 My hair is fine and thin Can I still pull this off
A Absolutely In fact this style can add the illusion of volume and texture Ask your stylist to pointcut the ends to prevent them from looking too sparse or heavy

Q8 What if I have glasses Will these bangs be annoying
A They can sometimes get caught on your glasses The key is to ensure they