If You Have Thick, Wavy Hair Like Me, This Is the Fringe Haircut for You

Fringe hairstyles are so on trend right now. I'm seeing so many variations of the haircut on my Instagram and TikTok feeds, not to mention the fact that fringes are dominating this year's runways and red carpets—it's one of the biggest hair trends of 2025. That being said, as someone with relatively thick, naturally wavy hair, I've often avoided the hairstyle. You see when I was around 12 years old, I decided I wanted to give a block fringe a go and asked my mum to cut my hair over the kitchen sink. I'm sure you can already tell where this story is going, but let's just say that the blunt, "statement" style didn't quite work with my wavy hair type, and I found myself having to straighten my hair every single day to get my desired look.

As I've gotten older, I've learnt to embrace my natural texture, but I've still been hesitant to give a fringe a go. However, after admiring lots of fringe hairstyles on social media, I've started to notice more and more people opting for textured fringe haircuts, rather than the straight, block styles that I was used to seeing when growing up. A textured fringe can work for so many different hair types, and there are lots of ways to wear this trend to make it suit you. I love the effortless, "I just woke up like this" finish that this style gives, and after writing this article, I think I'm finally ready to call my hairdresser and give the fringe another chance.

As you'll see below, the style is often characterised by subtle layers that blend beautifully into the rest of the hair, and it's all about embracing that natural movement. Keep on scrolling to see some of my favourite inspo pictures that I'll be taking to my next appointment.

Textured Fringe Haircut Inspiration

See how stunning it looks with wavy hair?

So, so chic.

This fringe works for all hair types, so even if you have finer, straighter strands, just add in some texture spray and you're good to go.

A textured fringe complements a bob hairstyle so well.

Just look at that movement!

A fringe adds so much dimension to curly hair.

Throw your hair in a claw clip and let your textured fringe do all the talking for an effortlessly cool look.

Seriously, all the cool girls are opting for this style.

It's still possible to achieve a textured effect in straight hair—the key is in the layers.

Got curly hair? A textured fringe will be so low maintenance.

What is a textured fringe haircut?

One of the best things about a textured fringe haircut is that it works for everyone—you just need to embrace your natural hair texture. If your hair is curly or wavy, then it's all about styling—use products that add volume and define your curls. If you have straight hair, the cut is even more important—ask for choppy, defined layers. Basically, it's all about creating the illusion of movement and volume.

What shape suits a textured fringe haircut?

A textured fringe suits all face shapes, since it can be cut to any length. By adding movement and structure it can help to soften the edges of a more angular or square face shape, but equally, it's just as flattering for round and heart-shaped faces.

How do you style a textured fringe haircut?

Texturising sprays and dry shampoos are perfect for styling fringes without adding heavy residue that causes hair to fall flat and look limp. Both will help to add volume and define strands so that your layers stand out.

This story was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.