Repeat after us: The best time to get a new hairstyle is anytime. It can be incredibly empowering to switch up your ‘do, whether you’ve gone through a significant life event or are simply in need of an image revamp. Beauty plateau, anyone?
For a new look that’s not gonna put you at risk of a personal branding disaster, try something small yet no less impactful, like getting some fringe (finally!) or changing up your bangs. Below, we’ve got six celebrity fringe styles for your inspiration, from Blackpink’s Lisa and Rosé to local celebs Carrie Wong and Chantalle Ng.
Let’s start with curled wispy bangs. This fringe style is great for people who don’t have much volume as the curled bangs add a full and fluffy visual effect. It also blurs the hairline and injects playfulness to the look, as seen on Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang.
Recently, Blackpink’s Lisa also sported the same fringe style on her Instagram. This is the first time she has shown her forehead as she is synonymous with her signature full, straight-across bangs.
Follow HyunA and you’ll be at the forefront of fashion. HyunA went through many stylistic changes in 2021, with each new look becoming a hot topic. The fringe ending at the brows is one of her more common looks. It is playful, cute and youthful-looking.
The look, however, is not easy to pull off as it demands certain facial features and hair types. We don’t recommend those with a high hairline or those who have little volume at the crown to try this hairstyle.
For those who can pull it off, try curling the fringe to amp up this hairstyle.
Soft and airy, this ethereal fringe style is characterised by having a small amount of hair lightly draping over the forehead, like South Korean actress Han Ye-seul shows here.
Not only does airy bangs help to conceal the hairline, but it is also a go-to for lazy days when you don’t want to fuss with styling your hair.
Butterfly bangs refer to a fringe style where hair is parted equally, with two thin sections framing each side of the forehead. A spokesperson for this fringe style would be Blackpink’s Rosé.
With this fringe style, which is also seen on local TV darling Chantalle Ng, you can easily match it with a ponytail, braid or bun. The fringe also imparts a face-framing and slimming effect.
The versatile S-shaped wavy bangs can be executed in many ways, including a French-style middle part or a 7:3 side part. This fringe style adds a touch of grace and elegance, and is frequently worn by Blackpink’s Jisoo.
Fellow Korean star Song Hye-kyo is another fan of the S-shaped wavy bangs, as you can see her sporting it on magazine shoots or in dramas. This is definitely a way to add youthfulness to your appearance.
With a slight curl inwards at the end, the romantic French-style open part is a fringe style for every face shape. As seen on local actress Carrie Wong, the fringe style is a great everyday look that offers a hint of sophistication.
Moreover, this French-style open part is easy to maintain. You just have to blow-dry the fringe after washing to keep its shape, and you’re good to go. Did we also mention this fringe style is good for showing off your cheekbones, as local actress Bonnie Loo shows here?
This article was first published on NUYOU. Translation and additional reporting by Ho Guo Xiong.