What's old is new again: fringe hairstyles are having a moment, and it looks like they'll be as trendy as chic bobs and 90s blowouts this season.
A fringe (bangs) has the power to completely change your look. Fortunately, we have many an icon to emulate before we venture over to our stylists and request a chop, so start taking notes!
You can opt for cool-girl '70s curtain bangs, favored by the likes of Instagram IT girl, Matilda Djerf. Perhaps you're thinking about going blunt like Normal People actress Daisy Edgar Jones, or you're considering the very trendy wispy fringe that Zendaya has rocked.
If you're really interested in making a statement, you'll want to see what Lady Gaga has sported during the various House of Gucci premieres. Naturally, anything she attempts is a show-stopper. Even the Hadid sisters are in on the fringe action with bold cuts.
To get your hair brainstorm session in motion, we've complied a list of tips and looks that you'll want to peruse. Don't forget to snag one of the best shampoo bars so you can get healthy, gorgeous strands once you've left the salon!
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Tips for styling fringe hairstyles
Now for those lucky few with that dreamy "messy hair" texture, often a wispy fringe can just look great with zero effort—but for the rest of us, sometimes a fringe needs a little bit of help. Thankfully TikTok is a life-saver when it comes to styling hacks and tutorials.
@paolacossentino (opens in new tab) As promised, here is a little tutorial of how I style my fringe + vintage glossy waves #hairstyle #bangs #fringe #vintagehair #frenchstyle #softcurls
♬ Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller (opens in new tab)
If you’re someone with curly or thick hair, you will find that your fringe will hold its shape quite well but if you have fine hair, you may want to buy yourself tools like the viral TikTok Revlon hair dryer brush and some good salt spray to add a bit of volume and texture to your hair.
Additionally, trimming your fringe often will keep it at a manageable length and keep your look fresh. (But leave it to the pros!)
The key to great bangs is all in the drying: using a round brush will help give volume and hold to your hair. If you want to go the old-school route, give rollers a try.
You can also wet your fringe and clip it into place to dry naturally a little before then drying it with a tool—this works well for shaping curtain bangs.
@veronica.marzullo (opens in new tab) HOW TO STYLE ##bangs ##fringebangs ✨ ##hairtutorial ##hairtips ##hairhacks ##hairdo ##hairstyles ##diy ##hairbangs
♬ Backyard Boy - Claire Rosinkranz (opens in new tab)
If you're one of the daring souls who isn't afraid to cut your own bangs at home—bravo—hairstylist Neil Moodie (opens in new tab) and Vera Clinic (opens in new tab)'s hair transplant and aesthetics specialist Gökhan Vayni have a few recommendations:
- First thing's first, make sure you're cutting dry hair
- Part your hair in the center for an even look
- Cut 2-3 inches from your hairline using a fine-tooth comb
- Keep the scissors level to the bone of your nose
Even if you're thinking about pursuing a DIY project, the experts say fringe cuts should really be attempted by seasoned hairstylists. Consider this a warning before reaching for the choppers.
The best celebrity fringe hair styles
Now onto the fun bit—we’ve rounded up all the bangs inspo you could ever need, so get ready to screenshot and open up your Pinterest hair board! These actors and musicians have completely mastered the art of the fringe.