I'm Hopping on Bunny Bangs, Spring's Hottest Fringe Trend

It’s truly the year of the fringe. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic about mall bangs or ready to be bold with micro bangs, here’s your sign to finally book your next haircut appointment. But if those two don’t tickle your fancy, there’s an emerging look that I predict is going to be a hit for spring: bunny bangs. I chatted with a hair expert to learn more about the style and how to achieve this celeb-approved fringe—here’s what you should know.

Nicole Petty is a hair expert and brand director at Milk & Blush based in Cardiff, Wales. With a background in fashion and beauty, she’s passionate about blending creativity and strategy to inspire self-expression. Her commitment to wellness influences her professional and personal life, driving her belief that feeling good inside and out is the key to true confidence.

“They are short, blunt cut bangs with choppy layers and face-framing pieces. The bangs sit just above the eyebrow and cover the entire forehead,” explains Petty. “It’s a more youthful, undone and bouncy take on classic bangs, and they echo the look of a rabbit’s fluffy appearance, which is where they get their name.”

Yup, the unique name comes from actual bunnies, or at least a viral (and rather adorable) meme of one rocking impeccable fringe. Honestly, it’s no surprise since we’re constantly eating up any hair trend that has an animal moniker attached to it—ala butterfly, jellyfish, wolf and so on. Bunny bangs are just another cool one added to the list. 

If you’re not too keen on showing your stylist the meme (even though it will be hilarious), a picture of Zendaya, Kaley Cuoco or Penelope Cruz would do just the trick. There’s also the option of simply asking them for short, choppy bangs and front-facing pieces. Just remember to communicate with your stylist about what you actually want.

After the consultation, your stylist will begin adapting the look to suit your hair type and face shape. “Your stylist will start by sectioning the front portion of your hair, using techniques like point cutting to create wispy and choppy ends. The length can be adjusted to work for you, but the bangs should always sit on or just above the eyebrow,” explains Petty. 

Can All Hair Types Pull Off Bunny Bangs?

According to Petty, straight to slightly wavy hair types work best for bunny bangs. “They can naturally pull off the light choppy finish that characterizes the look. Plus, if hair is medium-level thickness, and it’s not too heavy or thin, it’s also ideal for gentle layering and achieving the wispy effect,” she adds. For thicker or coarser hair types, bunny bangs may require more maintenance to hold its shape and style all day. 

When it comes to face shape, Petty says bunny bangs are suited for heart-shaped faces as it can draw attention to the cheekbones for more definition. It can also create width around the jawline to balance facial features for oval face shapes and soften jawlines and forehead for square face shapes.