Kate Moss is the only person that can get away with this haircut, on anyone else it would look naff. A heavy fringe and layers is a very old-fashioned look. I have been in hairdressing for 30 years and have seen this haircut regurgitated over and over – it even reminds me of the Jennifer Aniston “Rachel” haircut.

The fringe is very wide and only Kate, with her iconic status, can make it work. I always advise my customers, when choosing to copy a haircut, to put a finger over the face and focus purely on the hair. Covering Kate Moss’s face shows that this haircut is very boring.

If one of my clients asked for this style, I would not cut such a heavy fringe, particularly if the client had fine hair. You lose precious hair from the sides and end up with a heavy fringe – it’s an unbalanced look.

The style is even less accommodating for those with thick hair; it can end up looking like a helmet or wig. A thick heavy-set fringe works with very few hair types.

Women with small faces should avoid this style as it makes the face look smaller. A fringe frames the face, drawing extra attention to it and this isn’t necessarily always a good thing. Leave the look to Kate.

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