Bangs, side parts, and face-framing layers are having a major moment—and for good reason. These subtle yet transformative details have the power to completely shift a haircut, enhance natural features, and reflect personal style. From soft fringes to bold parts and perfectly placed layers, today’s cuts are less about rigid trends and more about customisation.
Fringes & Bangs: The Reign Continues
Bang, bang. Bangs are back but they’re reinventing themselves. Whether it’s Sabrina Carpenter–style curtain bangs or the forever-iconic Birkin fringe, today’s bangs are all about personalisation, adapting effortlessly to face shape, texture, and vibe.
1 / Bottleneck / Bottlenose Bangs
Celeb Inspo: Margot Robbie
A modern, face-framing fringe that merges the softness of curtain bangs with the structure of a classic fringe.
Shorter through the centre and longer at the sides, this shape melts seamlessly into layers, making it flattering, versatile, and easy to grow out.
Effortless and undone, it channels a relaxed, boho Bardot energy with a modern edge.
Styling Tip: Blow dry with Root-Lift, Shape or Glaze.
2 / Birkin Bangs
Celeb Inspo: Jane Birkin’s retro, chic, effortless, lived-in fringe.
Slightly wispy, curtain-adjacent, skimming the brow and low maintenance.
Shorter and closer to eyes.
Parisian cool with movement
Styling tip: Blow-dry with Shape or Glaze and finish with Texture or Clay.
3 / Curtain Bangs
Celeb Inspo: Sabrina Carpenter
Curtain bangs are still a top request, and for good reason:
- Universally flattering
- Grows out gracefully
- Works with long, medium, and short lengths
- Looks effortless with natural texture and when styled smooth.
Styling tip: Blow-dry with Volume and finish with Shape.
4 / Side Parts Are Back… and Better
Celeb Inspo: Olivia Rodrigo
Clients aren’t abandoning the middle part entirely, but they’re embracing more freedom. A soft or deep side part instantly adds glamour and pairs perfectly with a blowout that feels elevated, not overdone.
We’re officially in the side-part era:
- Adds instant dimension and glamour
- Works with fringes, curtains, or front-free looks
- Deep or subtle—either can feel elevated
- Shifts face framing without changing hair length
Styling tip: Blow dry with Volume and style with Finale.
5 / Face-framing Layers
Celeb Inspo: Hailey Bieber.
’90s-inspired face-framing layers are making a strong comeback, bringing with them that effortless, supermodel-era polish. Cut to enhance cheekbones and jawlines, these layers create soft movement around the face while adding structure and shape to the overall cut.
Styling Tip: Blow-dry with Shape and finish with Argan Oil.
