Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry have reignited the ‘micro fringe’ trend, but hairstylists have issued a warning for anyone planning to DIY the new hairstyle as one wrong snip could lead to a major hair disaster
Miley Cyrus has done it again, setting the internet ablaze with a daring new beauty statement. This time, her ultra-short micro fringe made its grand debut at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Micro bangs, also known as baby bangs, are far from your average fringe. They sit well above the eyebrows, requiring precision, confidence, and a well-trained hand. Social media is already full of DIY attempts, some triumphant and many tragic. From TikTok tutorials to regret-filled confessionals, users are quickly learning that micro bangs are not for the faint of heart and cutting them yourself is even riskier.
One TikTok user who attempted the style at home after seeing it on the red carpet shared her ordeal in a viral video. “Oh my god,” she screams after cutting the bangs. She pans the camera to reveal the unintended result, “That was not meant to happen,” she exclaims in horror.
Hair experts agree that micro bangs should be left to professionals. Unlike softer, face-framing fringes, there’s little room for error. Yet, countless fans are diving in, armed with shaky hands and blunt kitchen scissors, only to regret their decision when it’s way too late.
A spokesperson from the leading hair transplant specialists, Vera Clinic, told the Mirror: “If possible, consult a professional, as Katy Perry likely did. But if you’re cutting them at home, research thoroughly before reaching for the scissors.”
Hairstylists warn against three common mistakes when attempting this tricky cut. First, wet hair deception, which is cutting hair when wet, leads to unexpected shrinkage. What appears perfect in the moment can dry into something shockingly short. Next is the overcorrection spiral, one uneven snip leads to another, and before you know it, you’ve gone from chic to catastrophe.
Finally, the face shape fails, not every face suits micro bangs. The style is bold but can accentuate certain features in ways that may not be flattering, making professional advice crucial.
Then there’s the dreaded regret cycle. Bangs have long been associated with impulsive decisions, often made in moments of boredom or heartbreak. The pandemic saw a surge in at-home fringe experiments, many ending in remorse. Now, with Miley and Katy Perry reviving the trend, history seems to be repeating itself.
The best advice? If you must try micro bangs, consult a hairstylist first. And if you insist on DIY, proceed with extreme caution. But for now, the internet remains divided, some revelling in their edgy new look, others counting the days until their hair grows out. The takeaway? What works for Miley Cyrus on the red carpet doesn’t always translate to a flawless at-home transformation.