January 1, 2025, 9:29 am | Read time: 3 minutes

TikTok has introduced us to many trends, and if we’ve learned anything from it, it’s that even the craziest beauty tips, like washing your hair with pasta water, deserve a chance. Find out what a burger restaurant has to do with our hair and why we all want to sport “McDonald’s Bangs” this year.

The Origin of the “McDonald’s Bangs” Trend

When you think of the successful burger franchise, you probably picture one thing first: the golden “M,” which adorns roadsides near highway exits from miles away. That’s the clever twist behind the new trend hairstyle “McDonald’s Bangs.” The bangs got their name from the M-shape that characterizes the burger restaurant.

The hairstyle starts with longer fringe bangs. Similar to curtain bangs, they frame the temples and cheek area. Here’s the twist: Instead of letting the hair fall loosely over the face, the bangs are initially swept upward at the roots. This creates more volume and the signature M-shape. The rest of the bangs seamlessly frame the face.

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Who Can Wear “McDonald’s Bangs”?

Here’s the good news: this year’s trend hairstyle suits everyone! The form, which falls loosely from the center outward, flatteringly frames any face. It also perfectly conceals a high forehead while highlighting cheekbones. This benefits many face shapes: a round face appears more defined, while angular features seem softer. Plus, it doesn’t matter if you have short or long hair, as “McDonald’s Bangs” look great with any hair length!

Also interesting: How to Style and Maintain the “Feathered Bangs” Trend

How to Style the Bangs

Styling “McDonald’s Bangs” requires just a few skilled moves. You’ll also need a round brush, a hairdryer, and–as always with heat styling–heat protection. First, apply some heat protection to your hair, then grab the round brush. Place it under the bangs at the roots and blow-dry them inward. This creates the voluminous “swirl” that serves as the base of the look. Next, part the bangs in the middle and comb each side slightly backward. To achieve the final M-shape, place the round brush at the tips of the bangs. This time, blow-dry outward, away from the face. For even more volume, you can work some texturizing spray or dry shampoo into the roots. And there you have it–”McDonald’s Bangs”!

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“McDonald’s Bangs” Without Heat

Hot and greasy might be fine for fries, but our hair prefers to skip it. If you still want “McDonald’s Bangs,” you can easily style the trend without using warm blow-dryer air. All you need are two hair clips and a bit of finesse. Instead of blow-drying the hair into shape, use your fingers to mold it and let it air dry.

To do this, divide the bangs into two sections while wet. Brush them back and press them against the face at ear level on each side. Secure them with hair clips. The higher you place them, the more pronounced the curve. The result may not be as striking as with a blow-dryer and round brush, but it puts less stress on your hair.