There's no denying the waves Anne Hathaway made in the hair industry when her The Devil Wears Prada fringe hit screens back in 2006. Full, eyelash-grazing and glossy, it sent legions of the film's fans into their go-to hairdressers' for al all-out revamp, and this year, the look is back with a bang. No pun intended.
There's something about the fall fringe too, Andy-Sachs-inspired or otherwise. As summer draws to a close and the leaves on the trees start to turn, it's as though the masses are overcome with this seasonal urge to march into their hairdresser and demand bangs. Instagram's full of them, you must have noticed. Charlotte Tilbury posted a picture of the brand's ambassador, Phoebe Dynevor, recently, sporting a brand new full fringe, evocative of that iconic The Devil Wears Prada look. 70% of the new Emily In Paris trailer - a preview of Season 3 landed in September - was devoted to a spontaneous fringe chop. Kristen Stewart has embraced a micro-fringe and even Nicola Peltz got in on the act.
Maybe it's the desire for change that comes with a seasonal shift. All of a sudden shop windows swap their summer collections for knits and boots, Starbucks sidelines Frappuccinos in favour of pumpkin spice lattes and all the barbecue specials disappear from supermarket shelves. Surely it's only natural to want to follow suit, to crave revamp. And a fringe is actually one of the simplest ways to hit on one, though it does require a degree of commitment.
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Keen to dabble? Curtain bangs are a great option. Long in length, they're quickly grown out - the safe space of the fringe world. Find out everything you need to know about curtain bangs right here.
Then there's the Brigitte Bardot fringe, a timeless style that the likes of Jane Birkin and Sienna Miller have made headlines with. 'Inspired by the carefree, effortless hairstyles of Bardot, this fun, flirty bang is versatile and easy to achieve,' says Emmy Award winning hairstylist Barry Lee Moe, who styled Lily James' hair on the set of Pam & Tommy, 'it can also be styled in a number of ways.' 'You can add volume by working a product like Unite's Elevate Mousse, £22.40, through slightly damp hair and drying it pulled around a round brush in front of you, or part it at the centre and blow-dry each section separately for a pretty, face-framing effect.'
Sold on a fall fringe? Browse even more celebrity fringe inspiration below:
41 Celebrity Fringe Styles To Inspire You Ahead Of Your Next Hair Appointment
41 Celebrity Fringes - Grazia 2022
1 of 41Jameela Jamil
We can see why Jameela has remained faithful to the fringe for some time. It's chic, choppy and slightly parted in the middle for that French-girl edge.
2 of 41Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara opts for a razor sharp full fringe which paired with a red lip looks ultra sophisticated.
3 of 41Daisy Edgar-Jones
2020 is the year of the fringe and we're putting it down to Daisy Edgar-Jones who's broken bangs look effortlessly cool.
4 of 41Rihanna
Barely-there fringes are a godsend for anyone who switches up their look as much as Badgalriri. P.S we salute you.
5 of 41Liv Taylor
Liv Taylor's chocolate-hued full fringe looks sultry and oh-so girl next door.
6 of 41Lea Michele
Having a full fringe, doesn't mean you have to forgo the voluminous blow-dry. Case in point: this Hollywood starlet.
7 of 41Ariana Grande
We couldn't leave Ariana Grande's signature fringe off this list, could we.
8 of 41Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy's sweeping side fringe is oh-so-effortless. Just how does she do it?
9 of 41Hailee Steinfield
Hailee Steinfield's fringe is part rock chick, part girl-next-door.
10 of 41Bella Thorne
Remember when Bella Thorne had red hair and bangs? We reckon she should bring this style back, pronto.
11 of 41Dakota Johnson
This 50 Shades of Grey star often styles her bangs straight down the middle.
12 of 41Lily Collins
Pair a low bun with a full fringe to ooze elegance.
13 of 41Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour is notorious for her blunt fringe and short bob. In fact, she's been committed to this hairstyle for decades. Maybe she knows something that we don't!
14 of 41Krysten Ritter
Feeling brave? Opt for retro bands a la Krysten Ritter.
15 of 41Suki Waterhouse
Take a note out of Suki Waterhouse's book and cut a choppy fringe.
16 of 41Halle Belle
We think we've found the perfect off-duty hairstyle - fringe included.
17 of 41Zooey Deschanel
A half-up, half-down hairstyle can always be complimented with a striking fringe.
18 of 41Reese Witherspoon
We're big fans of Reese's blonde and layered side-swept bangs.
19 of 41Lizzo
Lizzo's beehive and fringe combo looks perennially chic.
20 of 41Jessica Biel
If there's one person who can rock a blunt fringe, it's Jessica Biel.
21 of 41Keira Knightley
Keira Knightly always pairs a chic updo with an elegant side-swept fringe.
22 of 41Kate Middleton
British royal Kate Middleton is our hair hero - we love her sophisticated, blow-out bangs.
23 of 41Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller is one celebrity who experimented with a number of different hairstyles over the years. Here's one of our favourites...
24 of 41Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid's side-swept fringe is a red-carpet winner.
25 of 41Kylie Jenner
Kylie's hair transformations have been radical - but this fringe style is one we keep on returning to.
26 of 41Alexa Chung
Messy waves + long fringe = Winning hair combo.
27 of 41Karlie Kloss
Draw inspiration from this blonde model by opting for a shaggy fringe.
28 of 41Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston made headlines with this side-swept fringe.
29 of 41Emma Watson
Granted, Emma Watson looks stylish with any hairstyle she debuts. But this middle-parted fringe has to be our favourite.
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30 of 41Hailey Baldwin
Tousled shoulder-length hair and long, airy fringes are a match made in heaven.
31 of 41Kendall Jenner
Wondering how to nail a top-knot? Add some choppy bangs into the mix, a la Kendall Jenner.
32 of 41Taylor Swift
Taylor previously took to the Grammy's with luscious brow-skimming bangs.
33 of 41Gigi Hadid
Who remembers that time Gigi debuted a full blunt fringe? We do!
34 of 41Cara Delevingne
When Cara went for the chop and died her hair platinum blonde, she also opted for a mini side fringe to take her look to the next level.
35 of 41Camila Cabello
Curly locks + choppy fringe = Winning A-list hairstyle.
36 of 41Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts recently debuted some razor sharp baby bangs - daring much.
37 of 41Kate Moss
Blonde bombshell Kate Moss is the poster-girl for eye-grazing bangs.
38 of 41Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo knows a thing or two about rocking the perfect hair combo: long layers and shaggy bangs.
39 of 41Selena Gomez
Selena's statement middle parting and long fringe is giving us major mane inspo.
40 of 41Katie Holmes
Brunette actress Katie Holmes works a choppy fringe like a pro.
41 of 41Rita Ora
Rita Ora was spotted sporting a blonde bob and block fringe - a combo we certainly approve of.