You’ve already found your face shape, and figured out whether or not a fringe will suit you, but now you’re stumped at what style to choose. Blunt bangs or side swept? Blended into layers or not? And how on earth will I style the rest of my hair?
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Behold, a collection of our favourite fringed-hairstyles. It’s going to be pretty hard not to make the chop after making your way through this gallery…
#1 THICK & FULL
How great does this thick, full fringe look on this dark haired beauty? This style is rather dramatic (particularly if you’re a fringe first timer) so we recommend testing it out before you make the final chop.
The Lady Jayne Solid Fringe simply clips on to your natural hair for an instant, temporary fringe. Nobody will know the difference.
#2 SIDE SWEPT
A side swept fringe is a great way to update medium-length hair. Ask your hairdresser to blend it into the rest of your layers to keep your locks looking natural. And load up on the hair mousse to keep your style naturally tousled.
We like: TONI & GUY Prep Volume Plumping Mousse, VO5 Mega Hold Mousse, Schwarzkopf Extra Care Styling Heidi’s Heat Styles Mousse
#3 GROWN-OUT
Hailey Baldwin nails the grown-out fringe trend with this ‘do. Her long strands shape her angular face and work very well with her messy topknot.
#4 CURLY
Curly haired girls rejoice – you too can make the chop without losing control of your style. We recommend putting down the scissors and leaving this one to the professionals, though.
#5 SHAGGY
Taylor Swift made headlines when she swapped her girl-next-door look for this edgy ‘do. And boy oh boy are we fans of her shaggy fringe that has been expertly blended into a layered bob.
Are you also looking to mix it up? KEVIN.MURPHY FRINGE.BENEFITS allows you to try on a new style and a new colour. Available in a range of shades (including Tay’s platinum) the temporary fringe takes the guesswork out of a dramatic change.
#6 FRONT
A front fringe is the go-to for most face shapes and hair types. We love that this beauty has opted for an uneven length, making her style all the more natural.
Re-create the look (without the commitment) with the Headline Hairpieces Simple Fringe, available in a range of shades.
#7 MIDDLE PART
A fringe that has been parted in the middle is an effortlessly chic look that suits most. Pull the rest of your hair into a low bun or pony (like Alexa Chung has done here) for a simple, every day look.
#8 BARELY THERE
Lily Collins shows us exactly how to style your hair when you’re growing out a fringe (or perhaps when you’re not quite game enough to make the full chop) with this look. She’s fixed her long fringe into place with a headband, and you can too with the Scunci Most Comfortable Headband Ever (and yes, the name reads true).
