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When it comes to fringes there's almost always a fringe to suit every face shape. Be it heart, square or even the dreaded round face-fringe-combo, with our edit of the best celeb bangs, you'll find your perfect fringe style in no time. Trust.

'Pretty much everyone suits a fringe, it’s all about where the fringe ends,' says pro hairstylist Zoe Irwin. 'Whether it’s a long fringe that accentuates the cheek bones or brow skimming, the most important thing is working it to fit the face shape and the jaw line.'

So how can you update the classic fringe for 2023? 'Super cropped, chopped fringes are a big thing for 2023,' says Irwin. 'Fringes work really well with super long hair and also French girl bobs. Fringes should be worn either half way through the forehead, resting on the brow, or with a 1960s vibe where the centre is shorter and the sides are two or three centimetres longer.'

Read on for the all the fringe hair inspiration you need before you opt for the chop...

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Florence Pugh

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Never one to let her beauty looks become predictable, Florence Pugh shook things up once again, debuting a blonde (and we suspect, faux) micro fringe on the BAFTAs 2023 red carpet. Pugh paired her edgy new set of bangs with a dramatic fanned out updo and her signature septum piercing.

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Sophie Turner

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Sophie Turner paired her bejewelled Louis Vuitton gown and heavy black eyeliner with a retro 1970s style split winged fringe for this year's BAFTA awards 2023.

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Emma Mackey

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BAFTA Rising Star Award winner, Emma Mackey, gave her grown out split fringe a choppy update, debuting a wispy set of bangs on this year's red carpet.

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Kylie Jenner

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The fashion world might be talking about Kylie Jenner's roaringly chic lion head Schiaparelli dress debuted at Haute Couture fashion week, but for us beauty obsessives it's all about her faux fringe made out of a ponytail. Yep, Jenner used her own ponytail as the ultimate fake fringe hack, twisting the lengths across the front of her head to create a temporary sweeping side fringe. Genius.

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Hunter Schafer

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The Euphoria actress updated her golden blonde bob with a brand new super short micro fringe in honour of the show's season two premiere. Schafer paired her new bangs with a choppy half-up half-down space bun style that gave the 23-year-old's plum Prada gown a modern twist. Celebrity hairstylist Rena Calhoun was behind Schafer's futuristic new look, telling Allure, 'Hunter has always wanted bangs, so it was so exciting to debut on the red carpet.'

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Jodie Comer

Jodie Comer switched up her usual sleek centre parting for a sky high retro beehive and paired the 1960s look with a messy split fringe so good even Brigitte Bardot would be jealous. Comer donned the undone take on the classic updo as part of her cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar's Women Of The Year Awards.

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé continued her series of next level glam photo shoots with her latest Instagram carousel showing off a brand new wispy blonde split fringe. The 'Black Is King' director has been holidaying in Venice with husband Jay-Z and took a moment on a private boat to shoot some seriously epic selfies revealing her new sleek noughties-inspired look. Styled by Bey's go-to hair stylist, Neal Farinah, the singer's poker straight lengths were inspired by her 2003 'Me, Myself And I' video.

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Bella Hadid

Whether she's rocking flaming red lengths like sister Gigi, a wispy nineties fringe, chunky origami updos or simply her signature long brown hair, Bella Hadid always looks totally epic. Now, the supermodel has upped the ante with an edgy blonde dip dyed micro fringe and matching dip dyed bob. Hadid looked seriously badass with the striking chunky cut, sculpted skinny brows and glossy berry lips.

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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa gave her go-to super long brown hair a 2021 update with a new wispy fringe courtesy of friend and A-list hairstylist Chris Appleton. The Brit award winner completed her new look with contoured cut crease eye make-up and sheer red gloves. As Appleton put it in his Instagram caption, 'Bang Bang'.

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J Lo

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J Lo turned to A-list hairstylist and her go-to man for a hair transformation, Chris Appleton, for a brand new boho look that's all about the 1970s shaggy fringe. The singer looked seriously epic with extra long golden waves and a full messy fringe to complement her groovy blue eyeshadow.

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Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra entered into the lockdown hair transformation spirit of things with a brand new French girl fringe and tousled waves. The actress looked happy and glowing with her new laissez-faire 'do, captioning a selfie on Instagram: 'New hair, don’t care.'

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Kendall Jenner

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Switching up her sleek brunette hair, Kendall Jenner rocked a shaggy new fringe for a a Chanel shoot by fashion photography duo Luigi and Iango published in Chaos SixtyNine magazine. As always, when it comes to Jenner's major hair transformations, this could just be the work of some seriously good wig trickery, but either way, we're digging the supermodel's badass new bedhead 'do.

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Charlize Theron

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Whilst promoting her film Long Shot Theron stepped out in an extremely chic mini fringe that made her look evil in the best way.

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Jourdan Dunn

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The supermodel gave her poker straight lengths a fashion-week ready update with a choppy full fringe.

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Elizabeth Olsen

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The actress debuted a new eyebrow-skimming fringe at the 'Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards'. The 29-year-old gave her seriously shiny long blonde hair a choppy fringe update and just went straight on to our Pinterest boards.

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Ciara

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Proving curly hair totally works with a fringe, Ciara's undone tousled bangs are so now.

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Emma Roberts

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Following in the footsteps of fellow actress (and namesake) Emma Watson, Emma Roberts worked the Critic's Choice red carpet with a new addition to her blonde bob. Yup, you guessed it, the actress swapped her nonchalant lob for a super blunt bob adorned with a poker straight sci-fi style fringe making her the latest celeb to join the micro fringe gang.

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Emma Watson

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Emma Watson unveiled a new dark brown hair colour and a super short choppy micro fringe as her hair style of choice.

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Vanessa Hudgens

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Centre-parted blunt bangs meets a tousled bob = Vanessa Hudgens' best hairstyle yet.

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Bella Hadid

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Bella Hadid officially made the fringe high fashion at last night's CFDA awards. Styled by celeb hair guru Jen Atkin, Bella's faux fringe came courtesy of Beauty Works clip in extensions.

Recreate Bella's super smooth look by keeping your hair in good condition with a weekly hair mask.

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Salma Hayek

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The queen of Cannes transformations, Salma's fringe adds a French twist to her monochrome look.

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Emily Ratajkowksi

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Looking eerily like Bella Hadid at last year's Cannes Film Festival, Emily Ratajkowski debuted a brand new fringe for the red carpet.

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Kerry Washington

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How to work a messy fringe and looked groomed as shown by Kerry Washington.

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Lena Dunham

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Lena Dunham has been sporting a pixie crop of sorts for the last year or so. So it was a surprise to everyone when she debuted long ombre locks on her Instagram. She seems to have foregone the ombre part now, but has kept the fringe. It's certainly an edgier look for the star.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

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Alessandra has had a fringe for a long time and we reckon it possibly looks its best in a high pony. The layered look she's sporting has a certain 'supermodel-of-the-90s' look about it, which we're not complaining about.

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Jessica Biel

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Jessica Biel's shaggy style is a more fun, modern-feeling reimagining of her usual sleek hairstyle.

Keep a full fringe sweat free in the heat with a spritz of dry shampoo.

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Rashida Jones

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Fringes are Rashida's thing - whether side swept or blunt bangs. This isn't the shortest cut she's ever had, but it's one of the bluntest, so the fringe is a great complement to the look.

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Felicity Jones

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Felicity Jones' face is almost triangular in shape, so this curtained fringe is a nice way of concealing a broader forehead, allowing the eye to focus on her slender jaw.

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Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande debuted a new fringe addition to her iconic high pony on her Instagram account.

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Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez's fringe is a gorgeous, shaggy nod to the '70s. More 'woke-up-like-this' than Farrah Fawcett's face framing curls - this is 'cool girl' hippie style.

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Rihanna

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Rihanna is constantly changing her hair – her oval face shape means she suits most hairstyles. This fringe is the thing that stops her new lob from being mumsy.

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Georgia May Jagger

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Georgia May Jagger's graded fringe is the ultimate in '70s swinging chic. Wouldn't look out of place with bell bottoms and a denim jumpsuit.

Help tame an unruly fringe (and add some well placed VS model style wings) by bending pieces of hair to frame your face using hair straighteners.

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Hari Nef

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Hari's choppy fringe, paired with the deep brow and big hoops gives a real Mediterranean feel to her look.

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FAQs

What do fringe bangs look like? ›

Unlike a traditional bang, a fringe is longer, hitting either right above or along the brow line—meaning it doesn't require months of growing out your hair to clip them up or tuck them behind your ears, should you have a change of heart.

Is a fringe good for over 50? ›

Getting bangs over 50 can be a game-changing move since a side fringe, for example, has the power to soften your facial features while making your eyes stand out. 15. Layered and Feathered Hairstyle with Deep Bangs.

What do side bangs look like? ›

“Side-swept bangs—or side bangs—are where the front section of hair is cut shorter than the rest and swept to one side of the face,” says Shiva Tavakoli, Founder of JOON Haircare. “They are angled diagonally across the forehead, following the natural curve of the hairline.

Are bangs in for 2023? ›

The classic blunt bang is making its way to 2023. Trends took a break from the straight across look and moved into a more natural-looking fringe space. But now, the structured style is back and we have some tips for you to try! Pro Tip: Blunt bangs need to be cut on dry hair.

What face shape do fringe bangs look good on? ›

Square or heart-shaped faces look best with wispier, feathered fringe to add softness. Oblong face shapes are a perfect match for blunt-cut bangs. Round faces can get added dimension from side-swept or curtain bangs. Oval-shaped faces can pull off just about any type of bang.

Do bangs make you look younger? ›

There are countless bang styles you can try out to not only conceal those pesky fine lines but to give you a youthful glow. Bangs can add an edge to any look, suit just about any face shape, are fairly easy to maintain and aren't that much of a commitment.

Should 60 year olds wear bangs? ›

Should women over 60 have bangs? Absolutely. Bangs can be worn in many ways and look classy, flirty, or even edgy. Bangs feel youthful and frame your face while making your hair look fuller.

What length hair makes you look younger? ›

Shoulder-length hair (or longer) with layers

Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect.

Who should not have a fringe? ›

Consider your hair texture

If your hair is fine or thin, a heavy fringe may not work because there isn't enough weight for the hair to lay in place.

How can I tell if I look good with bangs? ›

What Face Shape Looks Good with Bangs? Bangs work best on an oval face. So, if your face is naturally oval, you're in luck! Another face shape that is suitable for any kind of bang is the heart shape. However, if your face is more square or oblong, don't be disheartened!

What are swoop bangs? ›

Swoop bangs, also known as side-swept bangs, are a hairstyle that involves a fringe of hair that is swept to one side of the face. This style can be achieved on any hair length, texture, or color, making it a versatile option for anyone looking to switch up their appearance.

What are bottleneck bangs? ›

Aptly named after the shape of a glass bottle because they're wider around the face and cheekbones and taper inward to a small section in the centre of the lower forehead between the eyebrows. Bottleneck bangs look really great with a voluminous blowout or a messy ponytail.

Who should wear bangs and who should not? ›

Just about anyone can look good with bangs. But your face shape is key to picking the right style. Per educator Tyson Daniel, “The difference between bangs that are too short and just right could literally be the space between the bottom part of your brow and the top part of your eyelashes.”

What is the most flattering hair length for over 50? ›

"You don't have to put yourself in a box and cut off all your hair after the age of 55," says hairstylist Alisha Leela. For those who prefer a bit more length, you really can't go wrong with a cut that falls between the chin and a few inches below the shoulders—regardless of your age.

What is the difference between bangs and a fringe? ›

Here's one thing you have to know: the only difference between fringe and bangs is where you're saying it. That's right, if you're from a country that uses American English, like Canada and of course, America, the preferred and more commonly used term would be bangs.

What is a fringe cut in bangs? ›

Bangs (North American English), or a fringe (British English), are strands or locks of hair that fall over the scalp's front hairline to cover the forehead, usually just above the eyebrows, though can range to various lengths.

What's the difference between curtain bangs and fringe bangs? ›

While curtain bangs—which are a softer take on traditional, straight-across fringe—can vary in length, they're typically shorter in the center (think: between the middle and bottom of the eyebrow) and longer on the sides, with wispy ends that blend into the rest of your hair.

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