Beauty trends take their inspiration from so many places, but one style we didn't have on our bingo card for 2025, was letterbox bangs, inspired by your front door's most famous appendage.
But, never one to steer us wrong, we tapped up top hair stylist, forecaster and hairvoyant, Tom Smith, to get his take on the spring hair trends we should be watching out for. His prediction? A straight-blunt fringe paying homage to your mail drop.
He has a point, fringes have been looking decidedly Parisian, especially on the red carpet of late, with Audrey Hepburn-inspired looks being served up by everyone from Ariana Grande, to Zoe Kravitz, Leighton Meester, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys. Letterbox bangs land in a similar territory.
Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, Hepburn bangs have become an It-girl staple.
What are letterbox bangs?
“Characterised by the perfect horizontal framing of the eyes (and brows in shorter versions), this is just the beginning of the various fringe styles we’re likely to see throughout 2025,” insists Tom. “Related to Hepburn and Birkin Bangs this style is ‘piecey’ and not overly thick, so hints of the forehead can be seen through them. And, thanks to the lighter density it won’t look blocky,” he explains.
Our favourite modern twists on Jane Birkin's famous fringe…
Do letterbox bangs work for all hair types?
The style can work across a range of hair types, the key is to adapt it accordingly. “Very fine hair will need to consider the hair section and ensure it is thick enough to create the sharpness required,” says Tom. It's also a good idea to use dry shampoo “pre-emptively to ensure the ‘pieceyness’ doesn’t turn to oily separation during the day,” he adds. “Very curly hair will need to be re-blow-dried daily,” notes Tom.
How to wear letterbox bangs?
As for how to wear it, you can take it short and edgy, midi and retro or keep it longer and a little more relaxed. Here are some of our favourite ways to style it…
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