There's no one quite like Billie Eilish, for she is *probably* the one and only person who has Gen Z us ALL fascinated (in the best way possible, ofc).
Now, by that, I mean when it comes to her career and caszh day-to-day life, she is a self-confessed jack of all trades who we can't get enough of. Chart-topping hit singer? Yep. TikTok trendsetter (read: the shaggy wolf cut hairstyle)? Mastered it. And let's not forget about her ability to influence others to dress how they wish and not conform to any style 'rules'. We. Love. To. See. It.
TBH, when it comes to Billie, we could go on and on, but let's get to her most recent hairstyle because we predict that in time to come, this will be a key watershed moment in beauty. Don't say I didn't warn ya!
So, some context: Back in February of this year, Billie brought back the short black bangs and ever since, she's shown how versatile the face-framing cut can be. Not only has she worn her fringe parted down the middle (see her 2022 Met Gala look) but now, she's taken us back to 2009 having styled it to the side.
Take a look at her recent Instagram carousel where she debuted the look alongside Dianne Reeves and Blondie:
We think that it's a modern and very chic take on the Y2K side fringe.
Everyone's clicking on...
Not only do we love the fringe but we also are living for the tousled curls. It's giving old Hollywood glamourrrr.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
