43 fringe hairstyles for some delicious autumn inspo

Few hairstyles are as timeless, versatile and relevant as a fringe. In every decade fringes have found a way to make face-framing look beautiful, from the ‘60s Audrey fringe to ’70s curtain bangs, voluminous ‘80s fringes, wispy ’90s fringes or side-swept '00s side-bangs.

But while, yes, they're evergreen, there's something about a fringe that just feels perfect for autumn. For starters it mimics the fashion trends we're seeing (and fringing is set to be huge, thanks to the western cow-girl influence that's been building over summer). For another thing, adding a lil face-framing can add extra cosiness as we head toward colder months.

The good news is they're as popular (if not more) than ever right now. “There's a huge fringe revival happening," confirms celebrity hairstylist and ColorWow international creative director, Dom Seeley. Even better, the question isn't whether to get get a fringe, but which fringe to choose. "There are so many variations, from wispy to the blunt, or curtain-style like Sabrina Carpenter,” notes Dom.

Below, we've rounded up the most fringe hairstyles for autumn 2024…

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The boho fringe

Hello, is it 2004 or is bohemian fashion and beauty having a very 2024 rehash? Led by the likes of Suki Waterhouse, Sienna Miller and Daisy Edgar Jones, floaty dresses and floaty fringes are making a comeback. Hair-wise, the key is a softly ruffled shape (nothing too sharp or blunt). The beauty is that it makes this fringe much more versatile. It can be worn straight across (and full and thicker looking) or parted to look closer to a curtain fringe. It should be "quite full, with some separation (but not too wispy),” explains pro hair stylist and Aveda educator, Leah Hill, who notes it can be shaped into a few different styles. Paired with a mussy, free-spirited texture, the boho fringe is set to be a headliner.

The curtain fringe

No surprises, the curtain fringe is still leading the charge. The universally-flattering, Brigitte Bardot-inspired, ‘70s style fringe is the perfect entry level cut. Rather than chopping your strands straight across from temple to temple, this offers a lower commitment option that flicks out at the ends to perfectly frame eyes and cheekbones. “It starts mid way between the eyebrow and the bridge of the nose, but has more length at the sides so you can tuck it back,” explains Dom. “It has a flowy vibe, rather than being a solid bang,” he adds.