“It creates an illusion of volume and softness”: the hairstylist’s preferred hairstyling gesture to the fringe facelift.

Straight, blurred, long, micro or curtained: bangs are the must-have beauty feature of 2026. This simple capillary gesture softens features, captures the eye and infuses instant freshness. Three celebrity hairstylists share their advice on how to turn bangs into a true youth filter.

Why bangs rejuvenate the face

Hollywood stars have adopted this cut to transform their look without the need for a facelift. Last October, Nicole Kidman opted for an ultra-light, tapered fringe for Matthieu Blazy’s first Chanel show. Pamela Anderson, meanwhile, opted for an ultra-graphic micro-fringe on the red carpet at the last Met Gala.

Yet these two opposing styles have the same objective: to soften features and inject freshness. By visually shortening the forehead, fringe redirects attention to the eyes. It creates relief, blurs angles and restores a softness to the face that time has sometimes blurred.

Dimitris Giannetos, the hairstylist behind the “Gucci Bang” imagined for Demi Moore in Spike Jonze’s short film for Gucci, confirms this effect. This professional works alongside Rudy Marmet and Adir Abergel to sublimate celebrities’ hair.

“Fringe has this rejuvenating effect because it creates an illusion of volume and softness around the face. It balances proportions and brings a freshness that instantly makes you look younger.”

How to choose the perfect haircut with your hairdresser

According to Adir Abergel, working with your hairdresser is the most important step. The professional always analyzes the proportions of the face before suggesting a style. His method is precise: clear the entire face by pulling the hair back, then identify the widest area between the forehead, cheekbones or jawline.

The fringe should become a natural extension of the face, never a plated element. To test the look without commitment, Adir Abergel recommends buying clip-in bangs. His tip for the perfect illusion: ask your hairdresser to cut them exactly as you imagine them.

• Clear the face to analyze its proportions
• Identify the largest area of the face
• Observe the jaw line
• Test with clip-on fringe before cutting
• Have your hairdresser adjust the clip-in fringe

The wispy bangs trend: lightness and movement

The fringe of the season is called wispy bangs. Cut at eyebrow height, it’s identifiable by its fine, airy, deliberately irregular strands. This style gently frames the face while adding movement.

Dimitris Giannetos explains that this cut is particularly suited to fine hair. It adds texture without weighing hair down, creating the illusion of volume. The result remains easy to style on a daily basis.

The detail to watch out for: the sides should be subtly layered and slightly beveled to blend in with the lengths. The cut should be slightly shorter in the center and longer on the sides. This opens up the eyes and ensures a natural look.

Everyday gestures for successful styling

After showering, Adir Abergel recommends blow-drying roots at low temperature and low speed. Use a round brush to smooth the texture. Once hair is completely dry, secure it with a Velcro curler for at least 5 minutes.

The curler should be rolled in the direction of natural hair fall, slightly away from the face. Allowing the cuticles to cool allows the cut to set properly, while retaining body and movement.

On a daily basis, there’s no need to multiply products. Rudy Marmet reminds us that bangs should remain airy and supple. A light texturizing spray gives movement and preserves natural fall. A very fine styling cream, applied only to the ends, disciplines without weighing the hair down.

Maintaining your cut over the long term

According to Adir Abergel, regular visits to the hairdresser every two weeks are essential. Without this maintenance, the cut quickly loses its precision and balance with the rest of the hair.

A mist of dry shampoo at the roots prevents greasiness and prolongs freshness between visits. This simple gesture helps maintain a well-groomed appearance every day.

Regrowth can be difficult to manage. Dimitris Giannetos has a tip to help: gradually transform the cut into a curtained fringe. This blends naturally with the rest of the hair, while framing the face beautifully.

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