Oh, baby! This micro fringe is making a big splash. Baby bangs are shaping up to be the hottest hairstyle of 2023, as ladies rock edgy micro bangs on both the red carpet and your social media feed.

Today, a more expert (no offense mom) version of that look called “baby bangs” or “micro fringe” is having a bit of a resurgence among those who dare. The style is far from new.

The Oscars is far from the first time the micro-fringe has made an appearance on the red carpet this awards season; ELLE UK cover star Lady Gaga stepped out in a sharp, jet-black wig at the 2025 ...

Forget curtain bangs, there’s a fresh new fringe in town, and it flatters every face shape and hair texture. The “broken” fringe is an ultra-choppy, short style, defined by its lived-in finish and ...

Katy Perry debuts an extra short micro fringe hairstyle on Instagram for the latest episode of American Idol. The cropped bangs are reminiscent of the 50s.

The broken fringe feels right at a time when we’re shunning clean girl living and embracing a messier aesthetic. “It has its roots in the mid-’90s grunge era,” says hairstylist Luke Hersheson, who has ...