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Hair
Long fringes are the go-to hairstyle for 2025 – here are 11 types to consider
By Morgan Fargo &Charlotte Bitmead
2 months ago
3 min read
2025’s answer to curtain bangs is the long fringe. A simple addition to your haircut, but one that makes a huge difference.
There’s something to be said for refreshing the time-worn choices that, while comfortable, have outgrown their original purpose. The natural nail colour you’ve asked for since discovering shellac or the exact cut you’ve been getting trimmed for years – at some point, change becomes something of a necessity, even if just to remind us of what we love so much about our go-tos.
But change doesn’t need to feel overwhelming or dramatic. Minor tweaks can make the biggest difference. Take, for instance, your fringe. More specifically, the long bang: an eye-skimming cut that can be styled in myriad ways. Piecey, contoured, classic, swept or ultra-long, a long fringe is an incredibly easy way to revamp a signature haircut.
A continuation of the tousled 90s and 00s aesthetic, long bangs suit all hair types and lengths and require little to no commitment. Unlike shorter fringes that are impossible to tie back or secure into any other hairstyle, long bangs can be styled and situated in any number of ways.
So if you’re considering a change for 2025 or simply love the way they look, keep scrolling for the 11 types of long fringe we’re coveting right now.
The classic long bang
Cut on a centre part, the classic long bang hits anywhere between the bottom of the cheekbone to an inch or so below the chin. Use some hairspray or texture spray (that’s been rubbed between your fingers) on the ends of the fringe to keep flighty ends in place all day.
Bottleneck bangs
Not to be confused with curtain bangs, this bottleneck style is fluffier, shorter and bouncier. They still effortlessly frame the face but look a bit more undone.
French-girl bangs
As with anything French, this look is all about effortless style. These blunt, slightly wispy bangs that fall just above the brows are often paired with a mid-length ’do to give that softly lived-in look.
The face-framing long bang
Soft and undulating, this type of long fringe curves with your face, creating a contoured outline around the cheekbones and chin. A simple way to add movement to otherwise very straight or limp hair, the S-shaped wave helps to open up the face.
The curly long bang
A curly fringe isn’t something to shy away from or be nervous about styling at home (these tips should help). Choosing a long bang can help to bridge the gap between learning how to care for your curly fringe and not wanting to spend lots of time doing so.
The shag long bang
Pinched and full-bodied, this iteration has the punch of a classic fringe without the heaviness or blunt lines. Pair with a subtle shag haircut or your preferred style for instant glamour.
The skinny long bang
Another way to dip a toe into the trend is by reducing the amount of hair you’re cutting into your fringe, choosing fewer strands to get the same effect without cutting too much of your hair.
The wavy long bang
Cutting the hair around the face can add lightness and intention to wavy hair that feels heavy or otherwise ‘un-styled’.
The 70s long bang
Often seen with a 70s-inspired style or octopus haircut, the gently feathered ends add lightness and lift to the hair.
The tousled straight long bang
An in-between length for long bangs, this is one to consider if you like the effect of the fringe but prefer an undone, tousled finish.
The ultra-long bang
For very long hair, an ultra-long fringe helps keep the various hair lengths connected, avoiding obvious ‘steps’ or large differences.
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