I Got Ghost Bangs—Now My Hair Is the Most Effortlessly Chic It's Ever Looked

Hair trends may come and go, but if you ask me, the fringe is forever. From subtle curtain bangs to a statement block style, there are so many ways to wear a fringe in 2025, but if you're looking for a low-maintenance option, then ghost bangs might be the trend for you.

This popular fringe hairstyle is perfect for those of you who like a soft, subtle finish, and our social media editor, Megan Storey, can attest. She recently paid a visit to Stil Salon to try the trend out for herself. Below, she's included her honest thoughts on her finished look, including some pretty impressive before and after photos...

What Are Ghost Bangs?

When I was younger, I used to experiment with my hair all the time (including various versions of a pixie cut that spanned most of my teens), but in my late 20s, I fear I’ve fallen victim to always getting 'boring' haircuts. My hair is thick, prone to frizz and, if left to its own devices, very big and curly. So I like something low maintenance to keep things in check and avoid having to spend time styling it every day.

On my latest trip to the hairdressers, I explained my boring hair conundrum to my stylist and asked if anything could be done to make my hair feel at least slightly different. Enter: ghost bangs.

I recently gave the ghost bangs trend a go and I'm obsessed with the result.

"Think of ghost bangs as the fringe for commitment-phobes," says Neale Rodger, style director of Stil Salon. "They’re longer, softer, wispy face-framing layers that give you the idea of a fringe without the 'oh no, what have I done?' moment the next day."

"They float effortlessly around your face, hence the name. They're perfect if you want the bangs look but also like to wake up five minutes before leaving the house. The other great thing about ghost bangs is that when you need them to disappear, they can vanish into the haircut effortlessly until you’re ready to unleash them again."