When Margot Robbie graced the cover of British Vogue in August 2021, sporting a new 70’s inspired, layered haircut, the image quickly made it to Pinterest boards of hair and fashion-conscious readers worldwide.

Recommended Video What was it that so many people were attracted to? We have seen various bangs before; what was it about this particular style that was so interesting? A few others followed, notably Lily Collins and Dakota Johnson, and it became clear that it was the particular silhouette of the face framing layers that made this look special. That’s when I came up with a unique term to name the new trendy take on the bangs type – a bottleneck bangs, that has exploded in popularity this year.

What Are Bottleneck Bangs?

Firstly, there is much debate around the terminology of ‘bangs’ vs ‘fringe’. Some believe it’s down to how soft or solid the face framing section of hair is cut, others suggest it is down to the cutting lines or angles, I believe it is simply down to where in the world you live, I personally use the terms interchangeably.

‘Bottleneck bangs’ (or BB’s) are by definition narrow in the middle at the top, and wider on each side. They are a type of fringe that sits at two separate lengths or layers. Their shortest point sits somewhere between the eyebrows and the longest between the cheekbones and jawline.

Advertisement What makes this hairstyle so versatile is the ability for almost endless personalization, by adjusting the lengths of the two layers and controlling the angles between them. What’s more, they can be suitable for a variety of hair types and textures, due the visual element to their crafting.

I’ve selected some of my favorite “BB’s” to show just how versatile they are.

#1: The Original BB’s

Where it all began? The frame around the face in the silhouette of a bottleneck can clearly be seen in this image of Margot Robbie. The shortest parts sit softly at the center part of her eyebrow, while the longest parts curve right under her jaw. The smoothly curved angle between two points frames her features beautifully while the soft, feathered edges give a relaxed and romantic finish.