Summertime calls for reinvention. And this summer, we’ve been spotting a bold new hairstyle on some of our favourite stars: blunt bangs. Thick, cropped and defined, the style is unapologetically confident. Just ask Lisa from Blackpink—the Thai singer has been sporting blunt bangs through most of her career, so much so that it’s become part of her signature look. And who can blame her? Blunt bangs are edgy and effortless
If you think that bangs are reserved for a post-breakup transformation, you’re wrong. When done right, bangs can completely change the energy you put out into the world. Plus, if you’ve been searching for a fun way to switch things up for the summer (that doesn’t require you to go under the knife), bangs could be the one for you—no more five-heads here. Cropped bangs, for instance, suit folks with rounder face shapes, as they elongate and slim the face.
Here, we take a closer peek at the celebrities who have been loving this hair trend, and the different ways you can style the look on yourself.
Lisa Of Blackpink
Our blunt bangs queen is Lisa, the Blackpink star who once went viral for her bangs that appeared to remain flawless and unfazed, even when she was busting a move on stage. The trick to this, as Lisa once shared, is to use a strong-hold hairspray on the bangs, focusing the product on the roots for more security.
When she’s off-stage, Lisa prefers to style her fringe further from her face for more dimension—lifting the bangs from the face gives the illusion of a fuller forehead, a signifier of luck in some Asian cultures. She also plays with the thickness of the fringe, opting for a denser curtain when her makeup is bold and intense.
Angèle
Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle first debuted her blunt bangs in late 2023 and we’ve been big fans since. The Chanel ambassador and newly announced muse of the maison’s Chance Eau Splendide fragrance wears her bangs in a number of ways. From sleek and straight to the longer, wavy iterations, Angèle’s bangs are always impeccable. But if you ask us, her rough-edged fringe—coupled with her equally blunt blonde bob—remains one of her most flattering hairstyles to date.
Megan Of Katseye
Cropped fringe wasn’t always part of Megan Skiendiel’s look. But when the Katseye star switched both the colour and cut of her hair up, fans could not get enough. The singer (who is part Singaporean, just FYI), opted to keep her look bright and distinct by dyeing her face-framing pieces pink, a choice that adds a burst of youthful energy to her already radiant stage persona.
Sooin from Meovv
For something with a bit more edge, keep the fringe short and sharp. Take it from Meovv’s Sooin, who wore this look during the K-pop group’s recent promotions for Hands Up. As seen on Sooin, this moody variation looks best when there is a stark contrast between your hair and skin tone. But what we love most about this look is its versatility. Whether sleek and neat or tousled and carefree (as Sooin wears it), you can play the look up or down with just small styling tweaks.
Minnie from i-dle
Another loyal fan of bangs is Minnie from i-dle. With a natural inclination towards power dressing, the Thai-born K-pop star uses her fringe as an accessory to bring her girl-boss aura to life. To achieve fringe à la Minnie, play with chunky face-framing sections while keeping the rest of the head straightened and chic. Finish off this polished look with a hydrating hair oil to keep the sheen on-lock all day, even in Singapore’s relentless humidity.
Manon Of Katseye
Much like Manon Bannerman of Katseye, you can use blunt bangs as a great way to radically transform your look. Equal parts cool and retro, Manon’s dramatic, Y2K-inspired cut is a great way to switch things up. A new season of life means new hair, right?
One thing to note is that if you have naturally curly hair, just like Bannerman, get your bangs cut when they’re blown-dry and straightened so you don’t wind up with fringe too far out of your comfort zone. With bangs, remembers that even the smallest difference in length can have a drastic impact.
Yeji Of Itzy
For her debut solo release, Itzy’s Yeji sported “baby bangs”. Baby bangs, characterised by its short, forehead-baring cut, are perhaps the boldest iteration of fringe on this list. While we at GRAZIA believe you should do whatever your heart desires, hair experts have stated that baby bangs sit best on people with rounder facial features. People with longer, oval face shapes, would probably suit fringe that sits closer to the eyebrow line.
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