How to Choose the Perfect Fringe for Your Face Shape

Before you screenshot your favourite fringe inspo, take a little look in the mirror and figure out what face shape you actually have. Oval faces are super balanced, with a forehead just a little wider than the chin. Round faces are about the same length and width, with soft edges. Square faces have a strong jaw and forehead, while heart-shaped faces tend to have a wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin.  

Still confused? Check out our face shape guides on round faces, heart shaped faces, and how to part your hair according to your face shape. 

Choose The Right Fringe and Hair For Your Face Shape 

Oval Shaped Face 

Oval faces tend to get the best deal – literally every fringe looks good. Go for blunt bangs for a statement, curtain bangs for that high fashion French-girl vibe, or a side-swept moment if you just want a low-maintenance lift. 

Round Face

If you’re in need of a fringe hairstyle for round faces, you’ll want to add some length. A centre-parted curtain fringe with slightly longer sides or a soft side fringe can work magic. See how Selena Gomez’s wispy bangs make her cheekbones pop? 

Square Shaped Face 

Square shaped faces look great with softer, piecey, wispier fringes that break up all those angles and add some dimension. Zendaya’s layered bangs are basically the blueprint here. 

Heart Shaped Face

A fringe for heart shaped faces suit styles that balance out the forehead. Curtain bangs or a side-swept style that blends into your layers are perfect. The iconic Sabrina Carpenter fringe is living proof that sometimes less is more. 

Long Face

If your face is slim and long, you can definitely rock a blunter or piecey fringe as it instantly shortens the look of your face and gives you an edgier feel that can be reshaped and restyled. 

Styling Tips for Fringes

Fringes aren’t a set-it-and-forget-it situation. If you’re certain on your style, you’ll need a quick trim every few weeks to keep them sitting right, dry shampoo to save you from oily fringe days, and a blow-dry routine that works for you so you don’t end up looking windswept. 

Wash & Style Like a Pro

Fringes sit directly on your forehead, so they get greasy faster than the rest of your hair. Wash just your fringe in the sink between full wash days, then blow-dry it right away so it doesn’t dry in random directions. Use a round brush for volume or a flat brush if you want it super sleek. For even more volume, use a Velcro roller after blowdrying or remember to lather in some volumizing mousse while your hair is still damp. 

Dry Shampoo Done Right

On day two (or three), refresh your fringe with a light mist of dry shampoo and gently comb it through after letting settle in for a few minutes. This will soak up any oil and bring your fringe back to life. No need for a full wash! 

Heat Protection Always

Whether you’re straightening, curling, or just quickly blow-drying, using a heat protectant spray is a must to keeping your tresses from looking dry and frazzled. It keeps your fringe healthy and shiny! 

Try a Clip In Fringe

If you’ve been thinking to yourself “what would I look like with a fringe?”, then you’ll be thrilled to know that fringe clip-in hair extensions exist, and yes, they actually work. At Cliphair, we have a great clip in fringe option made from 100% Remy hair extensions, so you can see what you’d look like with a fringe before you go full send with scissors.

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