The Boy Fringe: The Haircut That Is Taking Over Hollywood

We’ve seen a massive shift within the male haircut realm, seeing less of the structured styles and more of the looks that give texture and movement. And with that comes the newest trending haircut… the Boy Fringe. Also known as ‘Boy Bangs’, this is a laid-back, slightly undone haircut that’s been popping up on every red carpet, so we had to see what it’s about. From Hollywood straight to your salon, let’s take a look at the style that’s quickly becoming the go-to men's haircut for 2026.

 

The Boy Fringe puts the emphasis on lived-in, as it’s a soft, forward-moving fringe that sits naturally across the forehead. It’s a lightly layered, broken-up fringe that’s designed to look a little dishevelled, but obviously in a good way! The key to this cut is keeping the length short with a wispy finish, giving it that grown-out, lived-in feel. It’s not sharp or overly polished, and instead, gives that ‘I woke up like this’, low-effort finish that doesn't look like the client has tried too hard. But that’s exactly the point!

As previously mentioned, stylists are seeing more and more male clients move away from the super clean-cut, manicured style. The vibe now? Edgy, low maintenance, but super wearable. The Boy Fringe ticks all these boxes, being an easy-to-style cut that works with the hair rather than against it, especially for clients with naturally curly or wavy hair. It gives that cool, laid-back energy that a lot of male clients are after right now.

 

This trending style has already made a statement on the red carpets of Hollywood, and let’s face it, it wouldn’t be a trend without a little celebrity influence. Stars like Jacob Elordi, Troye Sivan, and Heated Rivalry heartthrob, Connie Storie, have all been spotted embracing this softer, more natural-looking fringe, proving that whilst this look is super dressed-down, it can still be a red carpet-ready look. Plus, we love that these celebs rock their ‘Boy Fringe’ cut with the trendy Mini Mullet we’ve been obsessed with since last year.

If you needed another reason why this haircut is so popular, it’s also incredibly easy to style. For a more natural, everyday look, we recommend taking a sea salt spray that works perfectly to enhance the texture and movement, without weighing the hair down. But if your clients want a more defined style, take a small amount of clay paste to give it some structure. The goal is to never make it look too perfect; it should feel relaxed and slightly messy.

The Boy Fringe is proof that men’s hair is moving in a more relaxed direction, that’s less about sharp fades and more about embracing natural texture and personality. For hairdressers and barbers, it’s a great opportunity to guide clients towards something that feels modern and low-maintenance, but can be tailored to their personal style. For your clients, it’s a no-brainer! A cut that looks cool, grows out well, and doesn’t require them spending hours styling their hair…what’s not to love?