Few hairstyles are as timeless, versatile and relevant as a fringe. In every decade fringes have found a way to make face-framing look beautiful, from the ‘50s Audrey fringe to ’70s curtain bangs, voluminous ‘80s fringes, wispy ’90s fringes or side-swept ’00s side-bangs.
The good news is they’re as popular (if not more) than ever right now. “There’s a huge fringe revival happening,” confirms celebrity hairstylist and ColorWow international creative director, Dom Seeley. Even better, the question isn’t whether to get get a fringe, but which fringe to choose. “There are so many variations, from wispy to the blunt, or curtain-style like Sabrina Carpenter,” notes Dom.
Below, we’ve rounded up the most popular fringe hairstyles for 2025…
The Audrey fringe
Alongside big, swooshy curtain bangs, you may have noticed another emerging style vying for the top spot when it comes to fringe inspo recently – the Audrey fringe, also known as letterbox bangs. The Audrey Hepburn-inspired fringe feature sa brow-revealing length that’s been emulated by everyone from Ariana Grande, to Zoe Kravitz, Leighton Meester, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Lais Ribeiro and Alicia Keys.
“This style is ‘piecey’ and not overly thick, so hints of the forehead can be seen through them. And, thanks to the lighter density it won’t look blocky,” explains top hair stylist, forecaster and hairvoyant, Tom Smith, who predicted the trend would take off last year.
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The boho fringe
Hello, is it 2004 or is bohemian fashion and beauty having a very 2025 rehash? Led by the likes of Suki Waterhouse, Sienna Miller and Daisy Edgar Jones, floaty dresses and floaty fringes are making a comeback. Hair-wise, the key is a softly ruffled shape (nothing too sharp or blunt). The beauty is that it makes this fringe much more versatile. It can be worn straight across (and full and thicker looking) or parted to look closer to a curtain fringe. It should be “quite full, with some separation (but not too wispy),” explains pro hair stylist and Aveda educator, Leah Hill, who notes it can be shaped into a few different styles. Paired with a mussy, free-spirited texture, the boho fringe is set to be a headliner.
