The Low-Maintenance Way To Try Out A Fringe

Peekaboo bangs are one of the haircuts we'll be asking for in 2023, but are you still wondering whether bangs are right for you to begin with? Hairstylist Zoe Irwin told Elle, "Pretty much everyone suits a fringe, it's all about where the fringe ends." She clarified, "Whether it's a long fringe that accentuates the cheek bones or brow skimming, the most important thing is working it to fit the face shape and the jaw line."

One example of a face framing technique is bangs with benefits, a term hairstylist Caroline Stahl coined in a popular TikTok demonstrating the cut that features the cheekbones. As celeb hairstylist Edson Ibarra told Glamour about bangs, "Not only are they a fun way to add versatility to your face shape, but they can draw out a different side of your personality."

But face shapes aren't the only factor that can help determine the kind of fringe that's right for you. If your hair and eye color are highly contrasted — light blonde hair and brown eyes, or dark hair and green or blue eyes — your bangs could be the feature to make your eyes pop, whether they fall just above or below your brow in elegant strands.