Our Guide To Rocking Iconic Sophia Loren-Inspired Hair

Sophia Loren — legendary Italian actor and fashion icon — has given a lot of herself to pop culture over her 70-year career. One of those contributions is the star's signature hairstyle. The piecey updo with a face-framing fringe is one of the most versatile styles in history. It works for every season, and with just a few tiny tweaks, can be made appropriate for basically any occasion you can imagine.  

If you've been searching for a lazy girl hairstyle that you can wear for everything from a pool party to wedding to a job interview, Sophia Loren-inspired hair might be the signature style for you. We compiled a list of examples of how to rock the look in a variety of settings. Pick your favorite version as a starting point and then take it out for a spin to see if it suits your personal style. The best part: No matter what texture your hair is, it can work with this iconic look.

For an on-the-nose interpretation of Sophia Loren-inspired hair, the key is to rock not just bangs, but also full face-framing layers. That way, when you pull the back of your hair into a high bun, the front will naturally fall into the perfect shape for highlighting your face. 

If you're looking for a more polished aesthetic, apply hair oil or leave-in conditioner to your strands. Then, neatly separate your bangs or face-framing layers from the rest of your hair before smoothing it up into a bun. Apply a high-shine hairspray for hold, and you're good to go. 

While it may still be widely believed in some circles that curly-haired babes shouldn't have bangs, we wholeheartedly disagree. Also, it's hard to imagine a better use of a curly fringe than a Sophia Loren-inspired face-framing high bun. If you've been on the fence about getting curly bangs, consider this your sign. 

Love a high bun moment but afraid of committing to bangs? You can get a similar effect by simply plucking out strands of hair around your face, especially if your hair is layered at all. If the idea of layers seems a bit scary as well, you can ask your stylist for face-framing layers in the front only for a safer approach. 

Ready to dress up your Sophia Loren-inspired fringey bun? Instead of your typical wrapped or looped bun, take the time to section a high ponytail, twisting and pinning each section as you go. Don't forget to leave out a section to wrap around the elastic. Curl your face-framing bangs or tendrils, spray for hold, and you're ready for an upscale event. 

The best thing about a messy bun is that the less effort you put in, the better it looks. If your hair happens to be wavy, this is even truer for you. If you're rocking second or third day waves, toss your hair into a high bun and let the front fringe fly for a carefree bohemian vibe.