Short Hair With Fringe: How To Style It And The Best Styles To Bookmark
Anyone with a bob haircut knows just how impactful shorter lengths can be. Whether it's a tousled, lived-in French bob, a blunt bob or a dramatic, choppy pixie, these hairstyles often speak for themselves and require little else aside from regular maintenance of the length.
The experts:
Imy Chowdhary, Great Lengths Educator at Michael John Salon Belgravia
Sarah Necia, session hairstylist and wig designer
For an even louder statement, do consider adding bangs to your short hair, be it a full fringe, a micro fringe or somewhere in between. 'I absolutely love a bob with bangs - it adds a fun, flirty vibe,' says Imy Chowdhary, Great Lengths Educator at Michael John Salon Belgravia.
Fellow hair expert Necia, who's worked with Raye and Dolly Parton, agrees, adding: '[Short hair with fringes] don't take as long to style and is super easy to manage. The French bob with bangs is incredibly popular right now which is the kind of Brigitte Bardot/ Sabrina Carpenter bangs but cut into a super short, chic bob with lots of movement. Raye’s hair is styled in a bob and we do a little side bang, she’s a great example of someone who works a short bob perfectly.'
How to find the right short hair with fringe
Do not underestimate the power of reference images as it gives your hairdresser a starting point (plus, what's short to you may not mean the same thing to the one wielding the scissors). It goes without saying, but a thorough consultation about your lifestyle and hair type will also determine what works best.
'I think it’s important to be playful with your hair though – before you make the chop, you can start by pinning your hair back into a bang or bob to see what suits you, your face shape and also your look,' suggests Necia.
We're all about embracing whatever face shape you have (it's completely your own and is what makes you, you, after all), but if you do prefer to add balance to fuller cheeks, Chowdhary recommends cutting the bangs just below that part of your face.
To maintain the cut, most salons offer trims in-between hair appointments but if you must cut your fringe at-home, do make sure you're using professional scissors and take off only a tiny amount of length.
How to style short hair with fringe
During your consultation, don't forget to ask your hairstylist for advice on re-creating the style at home with the tools you already own. 'There’s no point leaving the salon looking incredible and then never being able to recreate the look again yourself,' says Necia, who's never without a Kent round-brush as it 'they’re perfect for creating movement and volume'.
Adds Necia: 'Tools like straighteners and curlers can also be useful, it just depends on what style you are going for and how easily your hair responds to heat and setting products. The weather and humidity can affect your bangs, too.'
To bring extra interest to your short hair and fringe, Necia recommends experimenting with plenty of texture or incorporating hair accessories such as a scarves and barrettes.
'Colour is another brilliant way to mix things up,' suggests Chowdhary. Whether that's an all-over transformation or easing into it with hair extensions such as the ones offered by Great Lengths, it's a sure way to elevate your style for the new season.
The coolest short hair with fringe inspiration to bookmark now
Textured bob with choppy fringe
Counter the softer silhouette of the bob with plenty of texture all over, including on the bangs. A good texturising spray such as O&M Desert Dry will help do the job.
Curly short hair with wavy fringe
Let your hair's natural texture shine with this haircut. A small amount of leave-in treatment will keep it looking soft and shiny.
Short curly hair with micro fringe
The extra short micro-bang is having a major moment. When cut into curlier hair textures, the overall effect leans into old school glamour.
Short hair with fringe and flipped ends
Style the ends of your bob into flicks for a retro, sixties feel and keep your fringe soft for a modern, lived-in touch.
Soft aves and side-swept fringe
For those easing into bangs (or prefer something a little subtler), cutting in shorter face-framing pieces that blend into the rest of the hair is a great option. Style it with a gentle side-parting for a polished finish (it also gives thinner hair the illusion of volume).
Short curly hair with full fringe
A heavier fringe on curly hair needs little styling as the look naturally speaks volumes. Bring out the best of your curls with an enhancing product such as Bouclème Curl Cream.
Voluminous curls with fringe
Shorter pieces around the face adds extra impact to showstopping curls.
Pink blunt bobs with bangs
Ready to go the extra mile? Book in for a dramatic colour transformation such as punchy pink for spring. The blunt bob and full fringe add to the drama (as do the matchy-matchy bestie).
Extra short bob with fringe
The graphic silhouette of this ear-grazing chop is not for the faint-hearted, but the impact is so worth it. A great way to embrace poker-straight hair types, too.
Flapper style short hair with side-swept fringe
For those glamorous evenings out, experiment with a Great Gatsby-inspired flapper curl and flicked-out ends.
Subtle layers and a full fringe
Whether you're growing out your bangs or easing into it with longer layers, this low-key look is relatively easy to maintain. The fuller fringe adds an extra layer of interest.
Brunette mullet with fringe
This street style star makes a strong case for the modern mullet, with features subtler layers that go into shorter, face-framing pieces.
Soft bob with middle-parted fringe
You don't have to resort to extremes in order to make a statement. This soft, rounded bob and subtle bangs is versatile and easy to manage as the fringe blends into the rest of the hair.
Short hair with deep side parting
Shorter 'dos will bring out the best of your coils and curls, so keep them conditioned with a nourishing styler such as Cécred Moisture Sealing Lotion.
Short wavy hair with wispy fringe
Keep it low-key by swapping heavy bangs with a wispy fringe that grazes the eyebrows. You also have the option of easily pinning it up should you prefer to go fringe-free.
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