Alix Earle Is the Latest Celeb to Embrace This Simple but Dramatic Hair Change

Someone needs to hide the scissors from us before we get any bright ideas.

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It’s official: 2026 is the year of the bang.

While one might initially think it’s far too early for us to make such a bold claim, it’s hard to ignore the fact that this simple but dramatic hair transformation has been spotted everywhere. From Sabrina Carpenter to Jenna Ortega, the style has been dominating the celeb hair world recently—but it's not restricted to only red carpets. For example, popular golf content creator Paige Spiranac joined the haircut club just last week, adding some fringe to her curly blonde tresses.

Now, the latest star to try out the trend is none other than Alix Earle.

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New year, new hair

The content creator, model and Season 34 Dancing With the Stars runner-up debuted the fresh look on Instagram over the weekend amid her trip to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. “Whoops,” she wrote in the caption of the short video clip, which featured the model showing off her “wispy bangs” in a glossy mirror under golden light.

She styled her long blonde tresses sleek and straight for the look, parting her hair down the middle and curling it inward to highlight the wispy pieces, which blended expertly with some face-framing layers. Her makeup for the reveal was a signature Earle glam, with the content creator opting for strong brows, a smoky eye and a pink pout.

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Fans are already obsessed

The gorgeous new haircut already has us searching for our scissors to take matters into our own hands—and we aren’t the only ones. Several of Earle’s fans were quick to take to her comment section to applaud the sultry new style:

“love it, it’s giving pamela anderson 😍,” a fan (very accurately) proclaimed.

“When you had hair like this for the paso doble, I knew you needed these bangs in your life,” another added, referencing her look during a specific routine on DWTS. “They’re perfect!!!”

“so maybe i should too,” one fan joked, with another adding, “😂 my thoughts exactly.”

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What to ask your hair stylist for

With fantastic fringe taking over the style scene, it’s important to know what type of bang to ask your hair stylist for (assuming you’re more responsible than we are when it comes to cutting your own hair at home). Not all bangs are the same, and knowing the difference can make or break the look you hope to achieve.

To duplicate Earle’s look, your best bet is to ask for a “wispy curtain bang,” specifying that you’d also like face-framing layers. However, if you’re looking for something a little more impactful or bold—like Taylor Swift’s signature bang—you’ll need to ask for a “blunt cut bang,” according to FabFitFun.

Another thing to keep in mind with bangs is the maintenance. While incredibly chic, bangs do require styling to ensure the hair sits properly, and you’ll also need frequent trims so they remain the desired length. So before you take on the look, be sure you’re ready to commit!

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