The fringe style for when you’re not sure if you want to commit

Fringe beginners, take note! Super thick, gently tousled and falling below Emma Stone’s jawline, this is the least scary fringe style for those wanting to ease into bangs.  

Ah, a side fringe at its nostalgic finest! Hudgens' side-swept bangs are (fittingly) giving 'Gabriella Montez from High School Musical' and we swear we mean that as the highest compliment.

Got wavy hair? This fringe style is a winner. As Taylor Swift proves, texture and a side-swept fringe make the perfect pair. This look could work on a curly fringe, too.

Before you even make a trip to your hairdresser to get a side fringe cut, try it on for size à la Karlie Kloss by parting your medium hair deep on one side and tucking it behind your ear on the opposite side. Voila! Instant (faux) fringe!

Lily Collins has been embracing a chic set of baby bangs for a minute now, but she switched things up by sweeping her micro fringe across to one side. Very Emily in Paris, right?!

Another way to try-before-you-buy is with this wispy fringe style that Rita Ora has. Just brush your layers forwards and to the side (start with wet hair and use a hairdryer to help set the hair in the right direction). Let sections of long layered hair flick around your jawline for a carefree ‘I woke up like this’ vibe. The dishevelled movement is great if you have light bangs and need to create the illusion of fullness.

We love the well-placed little kink in Reese Witherspoon’s grown-out side fringe, which falls right at her cheekbones. If you have a round face shape, this trick will help soften your facial curves. It’s also an easy way to shake up your short hair.

You don’t need to style your entire fringe to the one side. Alison Brie’s asymmetric side fringe is super soft and pretty. Simply style the majority of your fringe to the one side and leave a small section of hair on the other side to frame the face.

Suki Waterhouse’s side fringe is tapered so it naturally blends into her face-framing layers. We love the lift she’s given her fringe at the roots for a ‘60s vibe.

If you have long hair like Olivia Wilde, a side fringe that falls around ear height can help prevent your lengths from looking flat while also creating definition (without the need for layers).

If you’re feeling a little more brave, get your hairdresser to create an eye-grazing side fringe with plenty of thickness like Keira Knightley. This fringe style looks especially great when you have thick hair.

Want to get fancy? Add blonde or brunette highlights throughout your bangs like Chrissy Teigen to give your fringe hairstyle dimension. The effect looks amazing on choppy haircuts like this.