Best Fringe Hairstyle Tips & Ideas from ghd® New Zealand

FRINGE HAIRSTYLES

Add instant glamour to your look with an eye-catching fringe hairstyle. Retro, choppy, side-swept or blunt, a fringe adds an extra dose of dimension to your locks. Whether rocked with a high pony or paired with soft waves, a fringe makes a gorgeous statement.

HOW-TO CREATE FRINGE HAIRSTYLES

Explore our how-to guides and discover how to flaunt a fringe, no matter what your face shape. If you’re not ready to commit to a cut quite yet, learn how to fake it with a faux fringe.

FRINGE INSPIRATION

From a feathered fringe with cool girl waves to a 20s-inspired micro fringe paired with sleek tresses, fringe hairstyles can vary depending on your desired style. Embrace the chop and find the best one for you among our fringe hairstyles.

BEST SUITED TO: This style suits most face shapes, however it is particularly flattering to those with squarer features.

BEST TO AVOID IF: You have a long face or a stronger nose shape as the centre parting will draw attention to these features.

STYLE POINTS: This is a great look if you want to grow your fringe out with style! As it grows out, the longer bangs will also accentuate cheekbones and lips.

BEST SUITED TO: This show-stopping and striking fringe makes a statement and is best suited to those with petite, heart shaped faces.

BEST TO AVOID IF: You have a long face shape as it will elongate your features. And, if you have a round face, it will also make it look wider. This fringe length will also be difficult to style if you have a cow lick.

STYLE POINTS: A micro-mini fringe is a great way to make a statement with your hair. Gives attitude, impact and is seen as being bold and fashion forward.

BEST SUITED TO: Oval face shapes and thicker hair textures. The lash-tickling length makes it easy to style.

BEST TO AVOID IF: You have a rectangular face shape as it can make features look boxed-in and heavy.

STYLE POINTS: By keeping the sides of the fringe slightly longer and curved, it'll slim down a wide forehead as well as hiding signs of ageing and ungroomed brows!

BEST SUITED TO: This easy-to-wear style suits nearly every face shapes but works especially well on round and oval faces.

BEST TO AVOID IF: This is the style that suits everyone! The trick is to ensure you get it cut to a length that flatters your face shape and hair type.

STYLE POINTS: This is a great option if you have a dastardly cow lick as the shape disguises it. It can also flatter rounder face shapes and soften those with square and angular features!