I’ve seen too many kitchen-scissor disasters in my day to recommend cutting it yourself. Long sweeping or curtain fringes might only need to be trimmed every four weeks.Īny tips on how to trim your own fringe, without stuffing up the cut?

If it’s a short, manicured peek-a-boo fringe, you’ll probably need it trimmed every two to three weeks. It all depends on the style, your fringe and how fast your hair grows. Oval face shapes, define your look with a blunt, thick fringe finishing at the eyebrows. For those with sharp features, or a square face shape, soften the edges with a long, layered fringe.

However, if your face is round, you can elongate it by wearing a long, grown-out fringe. What fringe styles work best with round faces, square faces, and oval face shapes?įringes easily balance your natural face shape. The curtain fringe style is where your hair parts in the middle and sweeps down gradually either side of your face to rest on your cheekbones. Think about Brigitte Bardot in the 70s, and for the modern look today Alexa Chung. What is a ‘curtain fringe’ as opposed to a ‘regular fringe'? Saying that though, curtain fringes seem more popular than ever at the moment. Not just because they make you look youthful, (for those of us that aren’t quite so youthful anymore), a fringe works wonders for hiding forehead lines, saving on Botox.' He adds: 'The most amazing thing about a fringe is that it can completely transform your look without changing anything else.' Q&Aįringes are always on trend, what is the latest fringe look?įringes are amazing regardless of the trend – what’s more important is face shape. According to Auckland’s hairdresser of the year Danny Pato from d&m Hair Design, 'Fringes are associated with youth and youthfulness. Make sure you have a paddle brush or hot brush to remove any kinks from your fringe when heat styling, and always treat your hair once a week to a nourishing hair mask. It adds body and smoothness to your style. When it comes to styling, hair mousse is your friend when styling a long fringe. Textured and loose with a 70s vibe, worn with a defined center or side part, this style fringe works well with gradual layers, in short, or long locks - framing the face, it draws attention to the eyes and brows. It's the most searched hair look on Instagram right, the curtain fringe is winter's hottest hair look.

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