The blunt
In the round
Avoid using paddle brushes and straightening irons – they’ll flatten and flare
edges. A round brush is perfect for a salon bounce at home. “Direct the
dryer down the hair shaft and let the brush cool before you take it out,”
says stylist Lee Stafford. “For super gloss, try my Shine Head Spray Shine
[£5.49].”
- A graphic bang says it all, so keep your face fresh and neutral
The wispy
Straight talking
Fight kinks and frizz by aiming the hairdryer from the top of your head
towards the tip of your nose. The Ghd Air, £99, has nozzles and a cool
button to help whip fringes into shape. Paul Percival from Percy & Reed
Hair advises: “Fringes get greasy easily, but our No Fuss Fabulousness Dry
Shampoo [£12] will fix it quick.”
- A subtle fringe is BFFs with softer, girlie make-up
The eye grazer
All the trimmings
Keep your fringe in check with regular trims. No time for the salon? Give
yourself a quick snip with Glamtech Evs Professional Scissors, £36. Creative
stylist at The House of Rush Paola Pinta says: “Lift hair slightly with a
comb, holding scissors at a 45-degree angle to prevent blunt edges, and
always dry cut so the hair doesn’t shrink.”
- This lash-skimming look is fun and flirty with smoky eyes
Fake it
Not ready to take the plunge? Try The Winge (that’s wig fringe, FYI) from
Daniel Hersheson, £30. You can choose from two styles – Rock Chick (wispy)
or Sharp (blunt). “A fringe is a big commitment, but with a winge, you can
check if it suits you first,” says Sarah-Louise Okin, creative director at
Daniel Hersheson.“It’s so easy to use as it just clips into the hair.”
A fringe for your face shape
Round = Blunt
Oval = Wispy
Long Face = Eye grazer
Heart = Side Sweep – think Emma Stone
Square = Split – à la Florence Welch
