43 fringe hairstyles for some delicious autumn inspo

Even better, it look equally good when grown out. “An extra curtain bang is a super cool way to change your look, without a hair-length change for example," says celebrity hairstylist, Danielle Priano. And, it can help your hair look cushy and healthy. “The cosiness of curtain bangs fit perfectly with the change of season,” notes leading hair stylist and trend forecaster, Tom Smith. They have the practical bonus of trimming away ends that have been parched over summer.

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The full fringe

We love a full, thick, swishy fringe and one muse who has definitely committed, is Dakota Johnson. Here to endorse going big or going home, her generously chopped bangs offer up endless inspo. Ditto, Taylor Swift who has kept her retro chunky fringe throughout her Eras tour.

The barely-there fringe

Another fringe we're seeing a lot of is the barely-there fringe, or wispy fringe, which allows you to dip a toe into fringe territory, slowly, without fully committing. It's a cute soft, style in its own right, with a very light, see-through feel, but equally, it's a pretty first-step if you're scoping out how you'd feel about a heavier fringe. It works beautifully with a range of textures, be it delicate curls, waves or straight.

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Some others to consider

That said, there's plenty of other styles to consider. You could try the nonchalant, French-girl fringe (which is slightly cropped, with the point cut in just above or sitting on the eyebrow, rather than skimming lashes. The trick is to ensure it doesn't look too neat. Insouciance suits this style).

Then there's classics like a long, side swept fringe (great if you don't want a huge change), blunt-cut bangs like Naomi Campbell's, or Birkin bangs which offer up some of the structure of a fringe, but feel more flirty and less heavy.

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Maintenance and styling tips

Before you leave your hairdresser, ask for a quick tutorial on everyday maintenance – especially if it's your first fringe. Fringes can require slightly more effort than the rest of your hair, since they are more likely to get greasy. They're in constant contact with your forehead (which might be a consideration if you are prone to breakouts or have acne), and can also be more prone to the effects of bed head.

You might want to stock up on the dry shampoo, as well as invest in some styling tools that will fix up your fringe in a flash. If you go for a blunt fringe, some straighteners will help you to achieve a sleek finish, whereas if you have a French girl fringe, comb through with a wide barrel brush and a hair dryer to give it some volume, and finish with a texturising styling product to mess it back up.

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Here's some of our favourite inspiration to get you started...

Retro curtain bangs

Plush full fringe

Choppy micro fringe

Piecey curly fringe

Grungy wispy fringe

Soft Birkin bangs

Medusa bangs

Colour-pop fringe

Poker straight fringe

Softly spiky fringe

Grown-out micro fringe

Shaggy Frenchie fringe

Fairly full fringe

Mussy fringe

Parisian fringe

The full fringe

The bardot fringe

The curly fringe

The Frenchie fringe

The curtain fringe

The side-swept fringe

The lash-skimming fringe

The corkscrew fringe

The wispy fringe

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