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Upload a selfie and preview the modern fringe crop with choppy bangs and a clean fade. Perfect for thick or straight hair.
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What is a Textured Fringe?
A textured fringe (French crop) keeps the top short to medium with choppy layers and a forward fringe, paired with faded or tapered sides for contrast.
Top length ranges 1.5-3 inches with heavy texture created by point cutting. The fringe sits forward, either blunt or slightly jagged. Sides are faded low or mid to highlight the fringe. It is great for unruly hair because texture breaks up bulk.
The crop reinvented
Inspired by the Caesar and French crop, the textured fringe surged with modern fades and matte products in the late 2010s and remains a staple cut.
It is popular in Europe and K-style scenes for its effortless, fashion-forward vibe.
Textured Fringe examples
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These textured fringe examples showcase different variations including straight hair, curly hair, and wavy textures. Each style demonstrates how the fade can be customized for different face shapes and hair types. Save your favorite to show your barber!
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Formats
PNG or JPG (≤5MB)
Resolution
200px–4090px each side
Face
Keep face clear & ~10%+ of frame
Angle
Front-facing, within ~30° turn
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Who suits a Textured Fringe?
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Shortens long faces by covering the forehead
Softens sharp jawlines on square faces
Works for oval faces with any fade height
Excellent for thick, straight, or wavy hair
Curly hair works if fringe is left longer and diffused
Fine hair gains fullness from choppy texture
Great for low-maintenance, stylish routines
Ideal for students and creatives
Quick to restyle after workouts
Cut difficulty: medium; needs heavy texturizing
Styling difficulty: easy, mostly finger styling
Maintenance: fade every 2-3 weeks
How to ask your barber for a Textured Fringe
Explain fringe length, blunt vs choppy, and fade height.
Key phrases to use
- 1Keep 1.5-3 inches on top with heavy texture.
- 2Fringe forward, slightly jagged not straight.
- 3Low or mid fade for contrast.
- 4Add subtle weight removal so fringe sits flat.
- 5Edge-up optional; keep natural for softer look.
- 6Use your AI preview as a reference photo.
Give me a textured fringe. Low fade on the sides, about 2 inches on top with heavy point cutting, and leave the fringe choppy and forward over my forehead.
💡 Pro tips for the best result
- • Show a photo – Use your AI preview from this page! It's worth a thousand words.
- • Speak up during the cut – If something looks off, it's easier to fix mid-cut than after.
- • Build a relationship – Same barber = better results over time.
- • Tip well – 15-20% for good service keeps your barber motivated.
How to style a Textured Fringe
Master the look with our step-by-step styling guide
Step-by-Step Routine
Towel dry and pre-style
Apply sea salt spray or lightweight mousse to damp hair.
Blow-dry forward
Use fingers or a paddle brush to direct hair forward, keeping roots flat and ends separated.
Add texture
Work a pea of matte paste through the fringe, pinching the ends for choppy separation.
Detail the sides
Smooth faded sides with leftover product for a clean outline.
- Ask for point cutting on the fringe so it sits naturally.
- If you have cowlicks, keep the fringe slightly longer and textured.
- Avoid heavy shine products that make the fringe clump.
How to maintain a Textured Fringe
A simple routine to keep your textured fringe looking sharp between barber visits.
- 1Refresh the fade or taper every 2-3 weeks.
- 2Ask for re-texturizing every 4-5 weeks to prevent bulk.
- 3Use dry shampoo or texture powder to revive volume between washes.
- 4Comb forward while damp to keep the fringe direction.
Textured fringe: common questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this haircut.
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