In Defence of the Side Fringe: Photographic Evidence the Style Is Still Cool
Leave it to the internet to wage war on our most beloved beauty trends. Wholesale Replica Bag beauty casualty? Side fringes. Yes, first TikTok declared that side-partings were under fire and with them came our beloved side fringes. How can this be? Side fringes are widely accepted as the most flattering style for every face shape and forehead length, not to mention their uncanny ability to conceal overgrown roots and scraggly lengths. To put it plainly, side fringes aren't just pretty. They're useful, too.
In return for their decades of loyal service, it's only right that we step in to defend them now and take a firm stance on this polarising subject. We're pro side fringes in this house! And we're not just being stubborn. We actually believe the classic style still has legs. But don't just take our word for it. Ahead, find 25 of our favourite examples of side fringes in all their glory. Scroll on to see the proof and prepare to recommit.
Zoë Kravitz
Kravitz's micro-fringe looks so chic all the time, but especially when pushed to the side.
Lupita Nyong'o
The subtle side part in Nyong'o's curly coif makes for the perfect fringe.
Lily Collins
This fringe has a slight bend, so it looks even better swept to the side.
Camila Morrone
There's nothing like a loosely curled tendril to add the most elegant touch to any hairstyle.
Kris Jenner
Jenner is the queen of the power pixie and always finishes her hair with a piecey side fringe. Iconic.
Normani
This smooth side fringe is giving major '90s vibes.
Get the look:
Dua Lipa
So much yes to Lipa's pseudo-fringe. Just flip your bob to one side and you can get the look, too.
Tessa Thompson
Thompson demonstrates how to get a similar look with box braids. Just gorgeous.
Kerry Washington
The only thing better than a coily fringe is a coily, side-swept fringe like Washington's.
Kate Mara
Mara's new haircut is really doing it for us, especially that built-in fringe.
Rowan Blanchard
Blanchard's shaggy fringe is so perfect, even when pinned back with dainty hair clips.
Get the look:
Emily Ratajkowski
This vintage-looking fringe may or may not be a clip-in, but either way, it's so good.
Bella Hadid
This tousled side fringe gives Hadid's cropped wig some serious edge.
Cindy Crawford
This long, layered side style is timeless.
Jasmine Sanders
Loose, cascading curls are so pretty, too.
Vanessa Hudgens
Here, Hudgens demonstrates how to up the ante on a sleek side-fringe moment with this face-hugging style.
Lili Reinhart
The side fringe plus all that volume is a recipe for success.
Get the look:
Ashley Graham
We're living for this retro-inspired high ponytail and smooth swoop courtesy of our girl Graham.
Michelle Williams
Side-swept beach waves are always a vibe.
Jenna Dewan
Even with an eyebrow-grazing fringe, a side-swept moment coupled with beachy waves just never gets old.
Yara Shahidi
A curly fringe gives us life, especially when it leans to one side like Shahidi's.
Get the look:
Kristen Stewart
Still recovering from Stewart's undone, textured side fringe. From cut to colour, it's all working.
Rihanna
Riri got it right with this mod look complete with a flip and side swoop.
Megan Thee Stallion
See? Side fringes are hot-girl approved.
Miley Cyrus
Cyrus's edgy texture is so cool, right down to the effortless sweep of her fringe.
Up next, the 8 biggest hair trends for this spring.
Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previouslyBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.
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