With 2024 officially in the rear view mirror, and an entire year ahead of us, the idea of a fresh, summer hair cut sounds like the perfect way to start the new year on the right foot, right? Right.
However, we’ve been alive long enough to know that rash decisions rarely pan out — especially when we find ourselves idealising what we’d look like with a fringe.
That’s not to say that a fringe — when executed correctly — can’t look phenomenal.
In fact, we believe in the potential of the fringe so much that we’ve enlisted the professional expertise of Jaye Edwards, founder of Edwards&Co and Jaye Haircare, to figure out just how we can make this divisive hair style work for us.
Keep reading to get the hairstylist’s tips for finding the fringe for your face shape, the best products to use when styling a fringe, and the standout fringe trends of 2025.
What’s the best style of fringe for your face shape?
There’s no one size fits all approach when it comes to cutting a fringe, Jaye tells beautyheaven.
“You should work with your hair stylist to ensure the cut will best suit your face shape, lifestyle and maintenance,” he advises.
“As a general guide, oval and heart shaped faces can suit almost all types of fringe cuts, while curtain bangs work best for square face shapes, and a sweeping fringe for round faces should help to elongate the face and create balance,” he explains.
What are the best hair products for styling a fringe?
“If you’re styling with wet hair, I always recommend to start with a heat protectant like the O&M PS Balm ($55.95 from Oz Hair & Beauty), and blow drying the product through the hair with a round brush,” Jaye tells us.
“Finish with a texture spray like the O&M Desert Dry Texture Spray ($42.95 from Oz Hair & Beauty) to absorb any oils and give your hair that light and feathery effect,” he explains. Alternatively, you can also finish styling the fringe with a volumising powder for shape and volume, Jaye went on to say. The hairstylist’s personal favourite is O&M Thique Volumising Powder ($44.95 from Adore Beauty).
What are the best fringe trends to try in 2025?
“I’m still loving the Sabrina Carpenter inspired bangs, which involve
layers and fringing for fullness and shape,” Jaye tells beautyheaven. “This trend will be huge again this year.”
“I also love a soft shag cut, which creates the illusion of a fringe with soft feathered face framing layers,” Jaye explains.
“To get this look you should ask your stylist for bangs that start around the eye and finish between the cheek and lip, as well as forward graduation or face framing layers, and a square layer throughout,” he advises.
Got curly hair and thought you’d never be able to rock a fringe? Think again. According to Jaye, a little soft fringing and layers can go a long way when you’re trying to enhance your natural texture and volume.
Are there benefits to wearing a fake fringe?
Although, fake fringes are a fun way to experiment, without the commitment of cutting your actual hair (especially if you’re unsure if it’s the right cut for you), Jaye says to keep in mind that the transformative powers of fake hair can only go so far.
“They are just fake bangs,” he explains. “A hair stylist would completely tailor the length and shape of your fringe to suit your features.”
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Are you considering getting a fringe this year?
No a full fringe does not work for me
I had a fringe before and I will never be talked into having one again.
no not for me either
It’s always a fringe for me.
Me too. I always have a fringe.
As much as I love the photos of people with fringes, I hate my hair on my face. It’s always have my hair pulled back. During Summer it’s either in a high pony or a bun.
It is always difficult to image what a change of hair style will look on you. Sometimes love it sometimes dont love it
My face is too small for a full fringe
I’m not a fan of a fringe; it wouldn’t suit me anyway
My biggest problem with fringes is that the short ones are an absolute nightmare to grow out.
Fringes aren’t great if you wear glasses.
I wear glasses, so keep my fringe trimmed, i do it myself too
Side fringe, yes. Full fringe, no
This article pops up a lot.
I love a fringe, it covers my big scars except when the wind blows
I prefer a bit of a fringe, not a full one though
Who hasn’t considered getting a fringe? I don’t think they suit me, but some people look fantastic in them.
I would like to try.
Love a fringe!
The only time I’ve had a fringe was in primary school, and it was not a good look for me.
Even my fine hair is hard to get a full fringe
A half-fringe suits me best – one side of forehead only
A front fringe would not suit me
Got a fringe many years ago and never what to go through that trauma again, it just kept sticking up like I had horns, guess some hair is not suited.
Not sure a fringe suits me – but in any case they’re a real pain, always growing just long enough to get in your eyes.
learning to trim it correctly is crucial
A soft fringe works for me.
I prefer a one-sided fringe to a full on one
yes that’s a nice look
I like that very much
A part fringe works best for me
I don’t think a fringe is for me.
I did not like a full front fringe on me either! A little more curtain-y works best for me!
I get really frustrated with a fringe on my daily jogs and in hot summer days in general, I’m always pinning it back.