Considering a fringe? ‘Scandi-cool’ bangs are the hair trend to know about

Thanks to Lily Allen’s West End Girl winter, we’ve all been asking ourselves the same question lately: should I cut in a fringe? From Dakota Johnson’s signature style to Sabrina Carpenter’s curly version, there’s no denying that fringes dominated 2025 hair trends. 

While we’re not short of fringe inspiration, if you’re adding a new haircut to your 2026 vision board, there’s one we predict is going to be the trendiest of them all, and that’s Scandi-cool bangs. Yes, it’s time to give in to your intrusive thoughts and take the plunge.

Issie Churcher, creative director of Stil Salon, explains that Scandi-cool bangs are similar to the French-girl fringe we’ve seen trending previously, but slightly more relaxed. Scandinavian women “have been championing the fringe two ways this season; either micro or lash-skimming”, she says. Both looks “share the same Nordic DNA – effortless, confident and cool – and can give your hair a new twist for the end-of-year celebrations… Consider bangs your new party-ready accessory.” It’s the ultimate undone, effortlessly chic hair we’re looking to take into the new year.

More of a statement than the ghost bangs we had on our hair inspiration boards earlier this year, Scandi-cool bangs also capture the vibe of the cropped haircut trend that’s been dominating winter – without you having to sacrifice your hair’s overall length. Sounds like the dream combination, right? 

Here’s all the Scandi-cool bangs inspiration you’ll need to save for your first haircut of 2026. 

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