It was a fashion world ‘stop the press’ moment this week – no, Kate Moss wasn’t pregnant, there wasn’t another cocaine video – she’d had a hair cut. And she hadn’t shaved her head Britney style or opted for a Mohican, she’d got a fringe. Cue paparazzi frenzy.

Smiling sweetly as she stepped out, arm in arm with long-time pal and hairdresser James Brown, it was almost as if Kate knew the fuss snipping her locks would cause.

Cynical types might believe that the cut was all too well-timed with the launch of the pair’s joint hair care range (the behind-the scenes video shows Kate, sadly fringeless prancing about on the set of the photo shoot)

However, the less bitter amongst us might choose to believe that Kate was using the age-old break-up remedy – a makeover following her split from Pete Doherty.

One thing is certain – Kate followers will be making their way to the nation’s hairdressers with a torn-out picture of her to get a copycat style. To make sure you got the best result, use James's tips for a supermodel fringe:

- Fringes can work for most people, especially when they're kept a bit longer. A short, precise, ‘Louise Brooks’ is probably the hardest fringe to wear. It really is a strong look and you need lots of confidence to carry it off.

- Fringes are probably least suited for people with really curly hair like me - especially in the winter when the air is damp.

- When getting your fringe cut, always ask the salon to leave it longer, rather than shorter. You can always just pop back to have the fringe trimmed; most salons won't charge you for this.

- A fringe is also a good way to balance or soften your look if you've got a high forehead or really strong, distinctive features.

- The fringe I did for Kate has a fresh young look but still manages to be sexy. I particularly love how it can be styled to half veil, half reveal, her eyes - that can be very hot.

- One good tip is to break the fringe up a bit for softer look. Just take a little balm or spray a little hairspray onto the fingertips and use your fingers to separate the fringe into uneven sections.

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