If there’s one hairstyle prevailing as the ultimate summer cut right now, it’s the choppy bangs. From Dakota Johnson to Taylor Swift, stars have been eschewing soft, sweeping bangs in favor of fuller, more daring bangs that nod to an increasing fascination with bolder haircuts (see: the return of the pixie cut and ever-popular bob).
The latest celebrity to do so is Bella Hadid, who just debuted summer’s most stylish bangs trend. After debuting golden blonde hair earlier this summer (a color transformation that had been expertly crafted by the hairstylist Syd Hayes), Hadid, it seems, is now experimenting with her lengths, too.
In a campaign for the Milanese brand, Miss Sixty, the model and founder showed off a new choppy set of bangs that fell just above the brow, featuring soft layers and a letterbox-style bangs.
Hadid is no stranger to a hair transformation. During the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model showcased her radiant crème brûlée-blonde tresses, which were a strong color contrast from her classic chocolate lengths. And while she has experimented with bangs before (in 2022, she revealed a new set of bangs for the launch party of Kin Euphorics, a brand she co-founded), this marks her first venture into a glistening blonde with choppy bangs.
If you have been musing over a hair change, look no further. Choppy bangs are seeing a surge in popularity for a number of reasons, and it’s more than simply being it-girl approved. It’s an easy way to imbue your look with playful, 2000s energy. The choppy texture and layers can also work for a number of different hair types and styles.
For anyone looking to achieve Hadid’s bold, textured bangs, it’s surprisingly simple. Let your hair air-dry or use a diffuser on low heat to emphasize its natural texture. A texturizing spray can also add some edge for that effortlessly cool-girl look.
