Trust me, when I want to put time into my beauty routine, I will. However, one thing that I’m extremely low-maintenance with is my hair. Any hair trend that requires significant work gets an automatic "no" from me, and for this reason, I’ve always been against getting a fringe.
There's absolutely no denying the timeless appeal of a fringe; however, the thought of constantly having to visit my salon for upkeep has proved enough to make me steer clear of the style. However, I recently spotted a fringe trend that’s not only extremely low-maintenance, but will earn you major cool points as well. Enter, the shattered fringe trend.
What Is a Shattered Fringe?
Suki Waterhouse shows off a shattered fringe.
Similar to the torn bangs trend we saw take off earlier this year, shattered fringes appear choppy and textured as opposed to the delicate styles we often see. It’s edgy, cool and most importantly, requires minimum effort. The messy, broken-looking edges of a shattered fridge allow the hair to grow out as much as you’d like without constantly having to visit a salon for upkeep. Not to mention the textured look to it will make your hair look thicker and more voluminous.
Whereas torn bangs tend to fall in a centre parting, a shattered fringe appears piecey, full and almost deconstructed. I've been spotting this style all over Instagram as of late, and trust me when I say that this haircut will look good with every hair length and texture.
Still not convinced? Keep scrolling for some cool shattered fringe haircut inspiration, and then take a browse at my edit of the best products for styling this fuss-free cut for winter 2025 and beyond.
Shattered Fringe Haircut Inspiration
Shattered fringes look even cooler when paired with a choppy shag.
If it gets Yara Shahidi's stamp of approval, then I'm definitely on board.
This haircut is everything.
Proof that a shattered fringe looks good on even the shortest of haircuts.
The shattered fringe, the layering, the volume—effortlessly chic.
It looks amazing on curly hair as well! And this picture of Emmanuelle is slowly convincing me to book that salon appointment...
A shattered fringe doesn't have to be messy. Simone Ashley is proof that it can look extremely sleek and elegant.
A shattered fringe + torn bangs = the ultimate cool girl haircut.
Best Products for a Shattered Fringe Haircut
Every good hair routine starts with a shine-boosting heat protectant.
This hot brush is the key to quick and easy styling.
This will give your haircut the appearance of looking thick and voluminous.
The mini GHD straighteners are perfect for styling a fringe.
The perfect duo for smoothing down unwanted flyaways.
Finish off with some hair oil to make your strands look shiny and healthy.
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