"The 70s had the Fawcett. In the 90s it was all about the Rachel. But now there's a new era-defining hair cut. The Claudia. Yes, the glossy inky-black block fringe that mostly shrouds the face of its owner, the presenter Claudia Winkleman, has become a seminal moment on and off TV screens. It is a fringe that has spawned memes, online forums dedicated to debating its length and a fan account on X."
"It turns out, just like pert bums and perky boobs, you can just fake it. A quick search online brings up a range of commitment free clip-in fringes. For someone like me with a longstanding fringe fantasy but whose only big hair change over the past three decades has been growing it from clavicle to nipple length, it's ideal."
"While online retailers sell synthetic versions for as little as 2, Yates's 35 full fringes are made from real hair which he says he sources from ethically approved suppliers in India. I quickly discover that the fake hair fake fringe versus real hair fake fringe debate is a bit like comparing a cashmere jumper to a polyester knit. A synthetic fringe is made from plastic which means it has an overly shiny finish."
The glossy inky-black block fringe that largely obscures Claudia Winkleman's face has become a cultural touchstone, generating memes, forums debating its length, and a fan account on X. The fringe has inspired affectionate commentary, with Alan Carr calling it a national treasure. Winkleman's broader signature look includes chunky roll-necks and fingerless gloves. The trend has driven interest in clip-in faux fringes that allow commitment-free experimentation. Retailers offer synthetic versions for very low prices, while some stylists, such as Hadley Yates, sell higher-quality full fringes made from ethically sourced real hair. Synthetic fringes appear overly shiny compared with real-hair options.
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