After getting a fringe, it’s fun to see people touching their hair for the first time. It’s like a whole new vibe that the person gives off when the cut works well for their personality. I have had people come back to my chair multiple times just to get the same tight fade. When I leave a bit of weight at the front and rough it up, it’s like they have a new appreciation for the style.
Most interesting to me about textured fringes right now is that they have transcended the one dimensional “messy on top and tight on the sides” look. The best ones have a nice balance of weight and flow in the fringe with the person’s natural hair growth. A good fringe isn’t about looking undone. It should give off the illusion that the hair is doing whatever it wants, even though you have controlled every bit of it. Each of these fifteen haircuts addresses that factor a little differently and some do it much better than others.
#1: Wavy Fringe with Soft Layering That Actually Moves
This haircut has a relaxed wave. It has natural movement because of how the cut allows the hair to flow. The layers are situated in a way that keeps the hair from feeling heavy. This style looks great on day one, and still looks great on day four without any styling. That is a sign of a great cut. This style works best on hair that has a natural wave. Just leave some conditioner in your hair to keep the waves soft and not crunchy.
#2: Modern Textured Fringe with Clean Tapered Sides
I love how this style cuts and looks in pictures. This cut really brings out the difference in the top and sides. The best part though is how easy it is to wear. The look is super clean in person. The bangs sit right on the brows, not too low to obstruct the view, and the taper is clean so there’s no disconnection. It’s pretty easy to style. A little matte paste should be all you need to keep top pieces separated. The only thing I’d mention is this cut requires maintenance. With the growth of the taper, the balance is thrown completely off, so you’ll need to get those sides trimmed every three weeks.
#3: Heavily Textured Fringe with Sun-Kissed Highlights
This is the case where both the cut and color are doing their jobs, and doing them equally well. The highlights also add texture so there is something for the light to catch on. So each choppy piece reads as an individual piece instead of blending into one big piece. That kind of dimension, especially on finer hair can make the difference between a fringe that looks really intentional and one that just looks really thin. I will say that the maintenance commitment is real. Both the texture and the colour need regular upkeep otherwise the whole thing can start to look quite muddy. But when it’s fresh, it is beautiful work.
#4: Choppy Fringe with a Subtle Fade
We like the restraint shown here. The fade is low and also soft enough to not compete with the texture on top. This lets the fringe take center stage without it all feeling overdone. The cut works well in the office and just as easily on the weekend, which a lot of textured cuts claim to do but few actually deliver on. A light pomade will keep the movement but without looking too ‘done’. This will suit you especially well if you have an oval or square face.
#5: Defined Fringe with Tousled Layers
I can see that the fringe line is very precise compared to how casual the rest of the style is. Achieving that contrast can be tricky, and when done well, it creates an effortless feel, which is a juxtaposition. The stylist has to be very skilled to create just the right amount of shape so that the relaxed layers look intentional, as opposed to just unkempt. Keeping the style looking intentional requires a light hold product, as it will allow the layers to move and provide structure without causing them to collapse.
#6: Angular Fringe with a Thick Textured Top
I value your confidence in making this decision. The pronounced angle of the bangs helps to create the illusion of length on a rounder face. This construction does suggest a particular commitment to structure, and if you don’t shearing it can make it look like it’s all falling apart. It really does hold its shape so well that a solid density to the hair to hold a texture throughout is a good thing. This will reward those few minutes of effort in the morning if you are someone who likes to tidy hair. If you are more on the side of towel-dry-and-go, this cut probably isn’t for you.
#7: Casual Textured Bangs on Straight Hair
A stylist executing a cut in a minimalist style is a tricky feat, so all the praise for this cut is due. The added texture on this cut is great as it helps keep straight hair from looking flat and lifeless, and the fringe is subtle and refined offering a versatility that is appropriate for a multitude of ages and occasions. It’s the sort of cut I would recommend to someone who wants to look effortless, which, contrary to how it may seem, takes a lot more thought. To avoid the cut losing its form by midday, you’ll want to run some product through it to sustain the texture, but beyond that, it needs very minimal maintenance.
#8: Tousled Fringe on Natural Waves
I like hairstyles that utilizes the hair’s natural texture. The waves adds volume and movement, and the length is short enough so it doesn’t look messy. If your hair does this, consider yourself lucky because this is a low maintenance haircut. Texturizing spray will keep the waves in place, but most days, it’s a cut you can skip it with.
#9: Tapered Sides with a Textured Fringe on Top
The taper does a great job of directing attention to the textured top. On a strong jawline, the contrast on tight sides and a fuller top looks awesome. I’d say this is best for straight to lightly wavy hair of medium density. If the hair is too fine, it won’t have enough volume in the fringe and if the hair is too curly, it will resist the taper. You great mileage between cuts, and you can dress it up or down based on how you style it.
#10: Deep-Parted Fringe with a Precision Fade
The deep cut offers a sense of direction that you wouldn’t get with a center part or unseparated fringe. The fade is nice, and there is a clean contrast between the tight sides and the rougher texture on top, but in a good way. I particularly like this on active guys who need a cut that doesn’t require high maintenance in terms of styling but still looks intentional. For this style, a defining pomade is best to hold the part and keep the texture visible, but the secret is to keep the fade fresh every couple of weeks.
#11: High Contrast Crop with Precision Fade
An overall great haircut starts with the high fade. The contrast of how much skin is shown before the fade starts takes a lot of confidence, and on the right person, that contrast is awesome. The tousled top really sells the cut and balances that military feel that is very easy to miss. If your hair lays flat then this is a good cut as the short sides will make any volume you have at the front look way more than it actually is. You will need to visit the barbers regularly to keep the fade nice and sharp so keep that in mind.
#12: Wavy Fringe with a Soft Taper
The soft texture of this cut is really nice. The taper is pretty un-dramatic, and the waves in the fringe are more unforced and natural, which softens the whole look. On a strong or angular jaw, this kind of softness around the forehead and temples is transformative, and although it is not a dramatic change, everything feels balanced. This, also, is why it works across more face shapes. The waves will work with you most days, but they might need a push on a hair-stubborn day.
#13: Urban Fringe with a Defined Fade
You can never make a mistake here. This look takes around two minutes, and it’s a very clean look. It works for pretty much any hair type or color. The fringe is cut short enough to not be annoying, but to provide some decent framing of the face. The fade is clean, but not over the top. For coarser types of hair, the volume is solid. Although some cuts here are a bit more flashy, this is extremely dependable, and that is very valuable.
#14: Windswept Voluminous Fringe with Natural Flow
Thank you for your work on this style! I love how the fringe is so naturally placed across the forehead. The fringe shape is great too as the shorter sides create structure so the volume is kept from just overwhelming the cut. If you have thick hair, this will create great styling. If your hair is thin, I do suggest a different cut as the lift will be impossible to create without a hefty amount of product, therefore it will require a significant amount of time. The look is also going to suit round and oval faces well as the sweep of the fringe will give the illusion of added length.
#15: Choppy Chestnut Fringe with Natural Undulations
I really like the color here! The warm chestnut color catches the light in different ways and adds a lot of dimension to the whole style. A single process color wouldn’t capture the richness like the warm chestnut does. The length of the hair hits right at the cheekbone, so the fringe will cover just enough to frame the upper face without a full-on obstruction. This is also a technical haircut! This is also a thinning shear cut, meaning she removes some volume so the natural waves can come through better, and you can really tell this stylist, strikes a great balance, in some areas removing weight and in others leaving it. To keep the fringe from going into your eyes you will need to come in a lot for trims, but the result is a cut that clearly shows effort and looks really good.
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