A Cool Girl’s Guide to Rocking Short Hair With a Fringe
Looking for a new style that is totally on-trend and super versatile? Right now, the biggest trend making waves on the streets is short hair with a fringe.
Yep, you heard us right, it’s nothing wacky, colourful or ultra-edgy, short hair with bangs are in. From choppy bangs to sleek short fringe hairstyles, there is a look for everyone. And if you need extra guidance, we’ve found 13 short hair fringe looks that’ll totally inspire your next salon trip!
French Girl Bob With a Tousled Fringe
French girl hairstyles are currently dominating the mane game, thanks to the likes of Taylor LaShae, Jeanne Damas and Anne-Laure Mais.
Now, if you want to get a head start, rocking an effortlessly-tousled short hair fringe style (a la the picture above), is a quick and easy way to give your locks a mega-dose of Parisian charm.
Shaggy Haircut With Long Bangs
Short hair + long fringe = a match made in hairstyle heaven! Don’t believe us? Just one glance at this picture of a short shag style with long bangs is sure to melt all your doubts away.
This low-maintenance short shag hairstyle works well with all hair textures, being perfect for lazy girls and high-fashion babes alike. Plus, it will also allow you to channel those rock-chick vibes in a flash. Cool, right?
Editor’s tip: To really make your short curls pop, work a small amount of the Toni&Guy Curl Sculpting Spray throughout your mane, for a seriously high-impact finish!
Combover Bangs
If you’ve been rocking a centre part for a few years and are worried about committing to a full fringe, try to switch up your look by getting some sultry side-swept bangs, just like the ones this street style star has.
The best thing about this look? If you’re looking for short fringe hairstyles that’ll flatter like no other, this cut is perfect for angular square-shaped faces, as well as fuller round faces. Now, you can’t argue with that, can you?
Wispy Bangs
Brigitte Bardot? Credit: Rex by Shutterstock
This is one for all you lazy girls! Why? A textured wispy fringe is one of the most popular low maintenance cuts. Not only does it require less styling (the messier the better), wispy fringes look just as good long and they do short, so fringe trims can be spaced out. Win-win!
Bardot Bangs
Exude Brigitte Bardot vibes with this gorgeous short hair fringe look, that’s cleverly split down the middle for a romantic appeal. Oh la la!
Whether you rock the look sleek or undone is all up to you, but one thing’s for sure: you’ll be tressed to impress wherever you go.
Blunt Bangs
Blunt fringes are – without a doubt – a commitment and fashion-forward statement, not made for the faint of heart. And when we saw this street style maven rocking these thick, Cleopatra-esque bangs with a beret hair accessory, we just had to stop and stare!
The flirty, feminine and femme-fatale vibes we get from this high-impact hairstyle is destined to make you the topic of a lot of mane conversations. Isn’t short hair with bangs super fun?
Editor’s tip: To keep your short fringe hairstyle sleek and shiny day-to-night, spritz a healthy dose of the VO5 Sleek Creation Hairspray on your strands and you’re good to glow!
Feathered Fringe
Feathered styles are really great for those with both fine and thick hair. Fine hair will have more movement with a feathered cut and thick hair will feel less heavy and weighed down. Credit: @lrssleite
Choppy Fringe and Bob
If you thought short hair with a fringe would limit your styling possibilities, think again.
Haley Bennett paired her wavy choppy bob with an equally choppy fringe which she parted down the side helping to open her face and draw attention to her features.
Tinkerbell Bangs
Torn between having full bangs or wispy ones? Then this street style maven’s Tinkerbell-esque fringe is the ideal compromise.
So, why not get the best of both worlds and try rocking this gorgeous short hair + long fringe combo – it’s a great look that’s practically made for all face types.
Side Fringe and Pixie Cut
Michelle Williams knows the appeal of a timeless hairstyle. A pixie cut like above is a classic hairstyle that looks even better when teamed with a sweeping side fringe.
This haircut is great for women with fine or thin hair who are in need of short fringe hairstyle inspiration.
’70s Style
Channel ’70s vibes with this short hair and fringe combo. From the big curls to the statement glasses and roll neck, this is a great way to show your love for the disco era. Credit: @rachelrenaepaz
Baby Bangs
Much like a micro fringe, baby bangs are a short cropped style that sits high on the forehead. Baby bangs are typically cut blunt and styled straight and like this redhead trendsetter, look fierce with a sharp bob.
Naturally Curly Afro with Fringe
Make the most of your natural curls by trimming the front for a beautifully face-framing finish. Credit: @taelorthein
Curved Bob and Long Fringe
We don’t know about you but this curved bob and full fringe is giving us serious Anna Wintour meets Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface vibes?
And if that wasn’t enough to convince you to try out this look, OITNB star Jackie Cruz is also a fan.
Choppy Fringe
This babe’s mane is the ideal example of how to team a fringe with a short cut. We love how her short choppy layers and long side fringe seamlessly marry together, for an ultra-stylish effect.
So, if you want to give your super short pixie an extra feminine touch, be sure to keep this sweet short hair + fringe combo on your style radar.
Editor’s tip: What’s the secret to voluminous short fringe hairstyles, you ask? The VO5 Classic Styling Soft Moulding Wax, of course! This will amp up your hair’s volume and give you the lived-in texture you crave.
Blunt Bob and Choppy Bangs
Proving that you don’t have to stick to one style of cut, Winnie Harlow mixes a beautifully cut blunt bob with choppy bangs.
Jean Shrimpton Bangs
An icon of the swinging ’60s, Jean Shrimpton had the most enviable style from her fashion to her hair. Give her iconic bangs a modern revival by teaming them with short hair. Credit: @meucabelocurto
Long Side Bangs
If you already have a short bob cut this is the perfect way to try out a bangs style. Simply style your hair in a side parting and blowdry the front section so it sits across your forehead just like Little Women actress Saorise Ronan.
Curly Bangs
If you thought that having curly hair meant you couldn’t have a fringe too, take a second to check out how stunning the combo looks on curly-haired actress Sandra Oh.
Soft Cropped Bangs
If blunt cropped bangs are a little too severe for your face or your style, opt for this slightly curved and softer finish. Credit: @01m24
Swoop Bangs
Swoop bangs look great on all hair lengths but there is something about wearing them with a short pixie that just looks so chic and stylish.
Cropped bangs
With her fluffy statement brows, it’s no wonder Maisie Williams opted to show them off with cropped bangs.
Undercut Pixie with Bangs
Short hair with bangs can be given a whole new lease of life once you get experimental with your style, and by adding a soft undercut to her pixie this babe transforms her curls and with it her bangs. Credit: @elizianeberberian
Cropped Fringe and Waves
When it comes to daring short fringe hairstyles, micro bangs are the boldest ones to try. Why? They’re cool, compact and never stray too far from the runway and the red carpet.
Plus, whether you go down the vintage route and decide to get Bettie Page-esque ones or keep them feathered (like Lily Cole has done) is all up to you.
Asymmetrical Bangs
We saw a huge comeback for mushroom cuts recently and we think they’ll make a great alternative option for those looking for short hair and bangs inspiration. Credit: @madeleineschoen
Curved Fringe and Ombre Bob
Long curved bangs are one of the most common fringe styles simply because they’re so flattering. For a unique take, style yours with a Charli XCX approved ombre bob.
