Celeb-approved fringe styles to try in 2022

Changing your fringe style can be a small but powerful way to refresh your look. Take the lead from your favourite celebrities here

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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.

Curled wispy bangs

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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.

Curled wispy bangs

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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.

Bangs ending at the brows

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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.

Bangs ending at the brows

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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.

Airy bangs

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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.

Airy bangs

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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

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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.

Butterfly bangs

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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.

S-shaped wavy bangs

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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.

S-shaped wavy bangs

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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.

French-style open part

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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.

French-style open part

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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.

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