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I am in a small theatre production next month, and the costume designer suggested face-framing bangs for my character. That sounds lovely in a still photo, but I have to pin my hair up between scenes, sometimes in less than two minutes. There is also a lot of movement on stage. A fringe that falls into my eyes would be distracting, particularly with bright lights facing the audience. Clear vision matters when I move around other performers. I have fine hair that rarely holds a strong curl, so I cannot count on a styled bend staying in place for the whole performance. I found curtain bang lengths helpful for naming the options, but I need to decide where the shortest pieces should actually end. Is it better to keep the shortest pieces below eye level? I can rehearse with clips before cutting anything, although the final costume headpiece may change how the hair sits. A rehearsal should show whether the clips stay secure. I would also like the cut to work offstage. I would rather adjust the styling than spend every scene fixing loose strands. Has anyone dealt with bangs during quick costume changes? What length gave you a useful frame without blocking your view?