I have a long fringe only because it does not want to dread, I have an oily face so any knotting just keeps slipping out, even tried the salt spay on them. Bangs really depends on your preference. Do you like bushy bangs, if so, leave plenty of undreaded hair at the front up top. do you want only a few wispy bangs, then just leave about an 1/8th of an inch at the bang area. My bangs go just past my chin. That way, if I want to tuck them behind my ears I do, when I tie up my hair, I let them free in the front, softens up the face. I have just wispy ones myself. If they dread great, if not, that's okay too. No need to ever part them, they just go to what ever side they want on what ever day they want. So what is my preference to bangs?...soft, longer wispy ones, they add that delicate touch......peace