Whether you want blunt full bangs or a sultry sweeping style, these are the coolest cuts for 2019
I’m pretty sure all of us can say that we’ve experimented with fringes at least once in our lifetime. Whether you dabbled in the soft side bangs or a full fringe, it’s one of those universal styles we all try at some point.
The good news is that if you’re thinking of joining the fringe camp once more, there are so many versions of the classic fringe out there that you’re guaranteed to find one that works for you in 2019.
The right one can (and will) complement your face shape; feathered and layered bangs can soften an angular face shape, while a rounder face can be sharpened with a blunt fringe. See our guides to hairstyles for round faces and hairstyles for square faces for more inspiration.
When Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with her newly fringed hairstyle, the media went mad. It’s a subtle look and one that really works if you don’t want to go for full-on blunt bangs. And just about every supermodel has experimented with fringes and put their own stamp on it, from Kate Moss to Naomi Campbell and Sienna Miller.
And how should you style your newfound fringe, we hear you ask? ‘With a heavy fringe, you need it to look healthy, shiny and glossy,’ says ghd Global Ambassador Adam Reed.
He advises using a natural bristle round brush like the Natural Bristle Radial Brush, £17.50 at Fabled, to ‘give your fringe the perfect shape, plus shine and gloss.’
His number one styling tip? ‘Don’t spray hairspray directly onto your fringe! Spray it onto a brush and then brush through for a very soft hold.’
With a style to work for every face shape, every hair colour and every personal preference, it’s not hard to see why VIPs just can’t resist going for the chop.
So whether you’re looking at trialling a wispy or full fringe for the first time, or just want a new-season update on your current style, these are the best celebrity fringes to ever grace the red carpet.
Time for a new ‘do? Check out the hottest 2019 hairstyles with bangs and fringes below to take straight to the hairdresser’s chair.
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Alexa Chung, Soft Full Fringe
It wouldn't be a round up of the best celebrity fringes without Alexa Chung. The ultimate cool girl, lived in bangs complement the model's face shape perfectly, and it's the ultimate effortless fringe.
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Jennifer Lawrence, Sweeping Side Fringe
Proof that full fringes can be worked on a shorter style too, Jennifer Lawrence's pixie crop from a few years ago is the ultimate hair goals.
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Naomi Campbell, Full Fringe
One of the original supermodels, Naomi Campbell looks incredible with or without a fringe.
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Sienna Miller, Feathered Bangs
When it comes to celebrity fringes, Sienna's wispy layered cut is fairly iconic in the model ranks. Perfect on heart-shaped faces.
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Kate Moss, Slight Side Fringe
Proof that nobody rocks a fringe like one of the supers, Kate Moss seriously pulls a fringe off. Bring it back, we say.
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Jessica Biel, Heavy Full Fringe
Jessica Biel can never put a foot wrong in the hair stakes, and we love her combo of beach waves and a full fringe.
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Lily James, Soft Full Fringe
Lily James recently stepped out with a new blonde 'do and full fringe. Quite the change up, but we love it.
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Emma Stone, Side Fringe
While Emma Stone's chunky side fringe is much more soft and sweeping these days, her bunt edged bob with bangs is still a hairstyle we love.
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Kate Middleton, Side Parted Fringe
It seems like ages ago now, but even Kate Middleton has dabbled in the world of fringes, sporting this side swept look back in 2015.
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Dakota Johnson, Layered Bangs
Dakota Johnson's layered bangs are the ultimate in big wavy styles. Talk about hair envy.
