Taylor is already fan-girling the look hard since this isn’t even the first time she’s stanned the side-fringe this month. On 6 December she stepped out with an equally full-throttle side-fringe after wearing her usual straight-across style to her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football game just two days before. She also wore her fringe straight for various performances throughout the Eras Tour and for the premiere of the film of the same name.
So what’s with the new look? Perhaps Taylor was inspired by the slew of fellow celebrities who debuted their own take on the side-bangs trend earlier in the month? Dua Lipa, Keke Palmer, America Ferrera, Natasha Lyonne, Meryl Streep and more all wore side-parted bangs to the Academy Museum Gala on 3 December (which was the same day Swift was at Kelce’s game). So unless everyone’s in a group chat (and if they are, talk about FOMO), it’s clear that the power of the side bang transcends space, time, and possibly even logic. Maybe great minds just think alike.
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If you’re feeling inspired, we have good news. It’s super easy to re-create Taylor Swift’s beloved side-parted bangs, no matter your hair type, cut, or length.
If you prefer blow-drying bangs straight, celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena advises doing so as usual, then securing them to the side with a no-crease hair clip. “Leave the clip there for a few minutes while you finish getting ready, then finish it off with a light flexible finishing spray so they stay in place,” Mena says.
New York City hairstylist Dan Williams agrees, adding that you can also use a round brush or Dyson AirWrap. “Make sure the hair is wrapped under and toward the face, then allow to cool and push to either side that suits your preference and secure with lots of hairspray,” he says.
If you’re more into tongs, Williams instead suggests using a large-barrel curling iron to get the look. “Use a one-inch-or-above curling iron to add smoothness and a slight bend at the end of the hair, and turn the barrel downward toward the face when curling, and then release and let set until cool,” he says.
Finally, if your hair is super stubborn, incorporate a Velcro roller. “Then part it to your desired side and secure with lots of hairspray,” he says.
And just like that, you’re ready to start the new year with a (side) bang.
A version of this article originally appeared on GLAMOUR US.
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