If the bob is the haircut of the year, then the fringe has to be the runner-up – if only as a way to freshen up your existing look. And what better time than autumn, with its back to school mood, to experiment with bangs? From Zoë Kravitz’s wispy fringe to Daisy Edgar-Jones’s classic curtain style, the stars are certainly trying it. “There’s something about the change of season that makes people want to do something different with their hair, and a fringe feels like the perfect answer because it’s a real change without being too dramatic,” says hairstylist Samantha Cusick.
Be sure to check in with your hairstylist about the fringe that will best suit your growth pattern, density and texture before doing anything drastic, cautions Schwarzkopf Professional stylist Tim Scott Wright. “The best way to avoid cutting a fringe you don’t love is having a thorough consultation with your hairdresser: talk through your hair type, your routine and your inspiration, and let your stylist tell you what will really work for you.” Or, browse the 17 excellent fringes below, and bring one to the salon as a reference.
Nicole Kidman’s classic curtain bangs
Keke Palmer’s curly auburn fringe
Taylor Russell’s side swept fringe
Zendaya’s wavy fringe
Florence Pugh’s clip in fringe
Erykah Badu’s bleach blonde fringe
