The side fringe is making a comeback for 2021, yup really. It doesn't matter whether your hair is long, short, bobbed or cropped, there's a side fringe to suit every single hairstyle. From Kate Middleton's sweeping style, to blunt bangs à la RiRi, we've got all the fringe inspiration you could ever need...
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Side fringe hairstyles: Rihanna
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RiRi's polished comb-over acts as the perfect faux side fringe. Be sure to keep pleeeenty of hairspay on hand to smooth flyaways and ensure hair remains sleek.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Emma Stone
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Cheat the illusion of thicker hair by opting for a full, sweeping fringe à la Emma Stone. Her deep-set fringe and side parting frames her face, beautifully.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Bella Thorne
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Bella can easily switch between a full or side fringe by parting her bangs to create cute curtains.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Reese Witherspoon
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Reese's piecey fringe is super versatile, push it to the side, style it straight or part it in the centre. The options are endless.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Emma Watson
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Emma's wispy side fringe is perfect for lazy girls, it needs minimal styling yet looks oh-so lovely.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Kate Middleton
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Kate's centre-parted fringe frames her eyes and cheekbones, plus the blown-out finish gives an extra bounciness to her locks.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Katy Perry
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Katy's pixie crop is super-short at the sides and longer on top, her layered side fringe gives the hairstyle textured, piecey finish.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Hilary Duff
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Hilary's side swooping fringe frames her face beautifully, the longer length adds a softness to her features.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Bella Thorne
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Bella proves just how easy it is to fake a side fringe, simply part your hair to the side and then sweep it across the forehead and secure with a couple of kirby grips above the ear. Easy peasy.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Taylor Swift
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Taylor's layered, choppy side fringe gives movement and volume to her super-short hairstyle.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Kerry Washington
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Kerry's parted fringe frames either side of her face, landing just above the cheeks. Beaut. ✨
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Side fringe hairstyles: Emma Watson
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Emma's blunt centre-parted bangs look sooo pretty with her sweet little pixie bun.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Penelope Cruz
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Penelope's sweeping side fringe is the perfect accent for her messy bouffant updo.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Reese Witherspoon
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Reese's ultra-long swooped side fringe has been curled to hit the tops of her cheekbones and skim her jaw-line. A great option if you want to cheat the illusion of a slimmer face.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Haley Bennett
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Haley demonstrates exactly why the 'side fringe' is a classic for a reason. Her sweeping fringe draws attention to her eyes and brows.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Rihanna
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A side fringe doesn't have to sweep, Rihanna's parted, piecey bangs give us serious 90s vibes... 💕
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Side fringe hairstyles: Bella Thorne
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A textured side fringe can instantly cheat the illusion of thicker hair. Find the best curling tong, add a few waves, and you're good to go.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Taylor Swift
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Taylor's super-full fringe has been kept thick and long, this style is perfect if you want to add a softness to your face shape, whilst emphasizing the eyes and cheekbones.
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Side fringe hairstyles: Rihanna
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Once again, queen of cool Rihanna, has perfected the side fringe 👌 💇