37 Cool Ways You Can Rock Short Hair With A Fringe
There are so many cool ways you can rock short hair with a fringe! And, if you’re looking for fresh inspiration to convince to take the plunge in 2021, you’ve come to the right place.
From French bobs with tousled bangs to cute pixies with wispy bangs, discover the 37 short hair and fringe hairstyles that are trending now, right here. There’s bound to be a short cut and bangs style here to match your style and hair type, so what are you waiting for?
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.
Sleek French Girl Bob
Another French girl bob you can rock? This gorgeous sleek one!
Blonde Bob With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are having a major moment! So, you really can’t go wrong with giving them a go.
Editor’s tip: Want to give your bangs a voluminous lift? Simply spray the TRESemmé Day 2 Volumising Dry Shampoo on your mane and roots before styling. Et voilà! Instant lift and body.
Curtain Bangs on Short Brown Hair
If you still need more convincing, take a look at how amazing they look on brunette strands.
Layered Bob With a 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.
Wavy Bob With Side Fringe
Side fringes are classic and also happen to be universally flattering for all face types.
Feathery Pixie Bangs
Short Cut With Asymmetrical Fringe
Wispy Bangs
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.
Messy Bob With Wispy Bangs
Curly Shag 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.
Long Bob With 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.
Wavy Bob and Bangs
Tousled ends and tousled bangs are a match made in hair heaven.
Rounded Full Bangs
Want to create the illusion of more thickness with your short hair and fringe choice? Try this classic, face-framing fringe cut.
Short Bob With Blunt Bangs
Blunt fringes are – without a doubt – a commitment and fashion-forward statement, not made for the faint of heart.
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 pink sharp bob.
Middle Part
Exude Brigitte Bardot vibes with this gorgeous short hair fringe look, that’s cleverly split down the middle for a romantic appeal.
Choppy Fringe and Bob
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.
Short Modern Mullet
Thanks to Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Debby Ryan, mullets are back and better than ever. This short example featuring choppy bangs is our fave!
Jaw-Length Bob With Side Fridge
This short bob hits all the right notes! It’s full of body and movement and would suit all ages.
Long Bob With Piecey Fringe
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.
Long Pixie Cut With Side Bangs
Long side-swept bangs can also work with pixie haircuts.
Curly Bob With Short Bangs
If you’re looking for a sign to try baby bangs with your curly bob, this is it!
Curly Long Bob With Fringe
Make the most of your natural curls by trimming the front for a beautifully face-framing finish.
Editor’s tip: The TRESemmé Botanique Air Dry Curl Cream is great for those who want to rock their natural texture. This nourishing cream is exactly what you need to use to achieve the trendy air-dried look!
Undercut Pixie With Curly 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
Curved Bob and Full 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 Pixie Cut With 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.
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.
Editor’s tip: Complete your look with the VO5 Tame & Shine Spray for a polished frizz-free finish. With built-in heat defence, you can even use this versatile spray before using heated styling tools!
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.
Cropped bangs
With her fluffy statement brows, it’s no wonder Maisie Williams opted to show them off with cropped bangs.
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.
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.
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: @01m2
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
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.
