Side-swept bangs are making a comeback – here's how to nail the '00s hair trend
Don't get me wrong, I love a middle-parting, but seriously, it's hogged the spotlight for over a decade now. It seems side-partings, and side-bangs, got left behind in the noughties when we graduated high school. But back in the day, the deeper and swoopier your fringe was, the cooler you were. No matter your tribe: the emo, the inbetweener, the queen bee, everyone from Regina George to Avril Lavigne were on team side fringe. What happened?
Then, Gen Z declared side-partings – and by extension, side-fringes – “cheugy” which, tbh, we thought meant curtains for the style, at least for another generation, in favour of, um, curtains. Well, curtain bangs.
Universally flattering and versatile.
But, much as a regular fringe and middle-parting has done us a solid for years, it's all getting a little boring, isn't it? We appreciate all you've done for us. “Thank u, next.”
Those happen to be pretty wise words from perhaps the only woman who remained devoted to deep side-bangs while the rest of us fangirled over centre partings.
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But, from the looks of things, Ariana's onto something. Just last week Shay Mitchell's makeup artist posted a pic of the actress rocking a new wispy side-swept fringe around the same time Beyonce unveiled a new side-parted fringe that the Bey-hive have dubbed the “bayang” or Beyonce bang.
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“Loveee the BAYANGGG,” one follower commented, while others have pointed out it looks similar to the fringe Bey wore for one of her noughties music videos. “It's giving me, myself and I” one fan noted referring to the singer's hit song. Another was quick to note that she posted the pic exactly 18 years to the day since Me, Myself and I was released. Perhaps Queen Bey is ushering a new era for the side-fringe.
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So, yep. Short choppy side-fringes look like they're making their way back. That said, we're pretty sure Shay was testing the waters with hers. On closer inspection, we reckon her wispy fringe was created by her hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, using the end of her ponytail – so there's one option if you're not quite ready to commit yet.
Other celebs have interpreted the side fringe slightly differently. Jessica Rabbit glam is trending and we've spotted Dua Lipa, Madison Beer and Kendall Jenner all rocking a longer, swishier side-swept fringe, which bonus, is versatile enough to be tied back, re-styled in the centre, or tucked behind ears on days when you want it off your face.
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But, whatever way you want to wear it, we're ready for a side-fringe revival.
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13 ways to style a side-fringe…
Ash_Kholm / instagramWispy side-fringe
Don't want anything too heavy sliding into your eyelashes? Try a wispy Audrey Hepburn-style fringe (or fake it like Shay Mitchell by using the end of your ponytail).
Beyonce / InstagramHeavy bangs with side-part
Beyonce unveiled a new ‘do this week with a heavier full-looking side-parted fringe. It’s giving us modern noughties vibes and we love it.
KendallJenner/ Instagram'90s supers side-fringe
Kendall Jenner is serving up a '90s supermodel look with this full blow-dry, plus the side-parted fringe looks extra glam.
Astrid StawiarzFlicked side-fringe
This cute cheekbone-length side-fringe from Madison Beer looks glossy, glam and also super versatile since it can still be tied back.
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Daniele VenturelliLong side-fringe
If you don't want to cut a side fringe in, just side-part your hair and curl it away from your face to give yourself a temporary side-fringe situation, like Dua Lipa.
Steve GranitzSide-fringe with updo
J.Lo has tried just about every fringe going, but we love this throw-back side fringe styled alongside a messy updo.
ShunJiMatsuo/ instagramLash-length side-parting
We love the length and look of this side-parting – lash-skimming, soft and shiny.
BrittSully/ InstagramMessy side-fringe
Make the most of your natural pretty texture and encourage a little extra volume with a simple hair flip, the side-part will create a long fringe.
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EvaWigs/ InstagramSleek side-fringe
We love this sleek glossy side-part paired with a flicked '90s ponytail.
JHair_Stylist / InstagramPink side-fringe
How sexy is this side-fringe? It's jaw-length and long enough to tuck back but also makes an incredible statement when styled with a side-parting.
EvaWigs/ InstagramSide-fringe bob
Glam up a jaw-length bob with a Hollywood waved side-fringe.
NatalieAnneHair/ InstagramCurled side-fringe
Create shape out of longer-length frace-framing pieces by curling them and flipping to one side.
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RomeuFelipe/ InstagramSide-swept fringe
This messy, floaty side fringe creates beautiful movement and texture.
