Get the Look: ’70s Fringe with Modern, Healthy Shine
When Nicole Kidman stepped onto the scene at the Chanel Spring 2026 show in Paris, her new French girl bangs stopped everyone in their tracks. Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel transformed her signature look with a silhouette that felt fresh yet nostalgic—undone but polished, effortless but intentional.Here's how he did it, and how you can recreate this textured, lived-in style for your clients.
THE LOOK:
'70s-inpired bangs
THE INSPIRATION:
Adir pulled from the soft, sensual beauty of early 1970s French cinema, channeling Brigitte Bardot's iconic texture and movement. The goal wasn't perfection—it was that enviable French-girl nonchalance where hair looks naturally beautiful, with just enough richness and body to feel luxurious without being overly styled.
GET THE LOOK:
Step 1: Prep the Hair
After cleansing, Adir started with a foundation of repair and protection. He applied Damage Reverse Serum from roots to ends on damp hair. This daily leave-in treatment is clinically proven to repair hair from cuticle to cortex, instantly mending 98% of split ends while fighting future damage. By starting here, he ensured Nicole's hair had the strength and resilience it needed before any styling began.
Step 2: Smooth & Protect
Next, he worked Un-Frizz Cream through the hair. This transformative formula smooths, filling in cracks along the cuticle to eliminate frizz and lock out humidity—essential for maintaining that soft, lived-in texture without any unwanted puffiness—while also providing heat protection up to 450°F.
Step 3: Enhance Texture
Adir let the hair air dry to preserve its natural shape and movement. Once mostly dry, he enhanced the texture by scrunching sections with his hands while using a diffuser. This technique activates natural texture and adds volume without creating stiffness or disrupting the hair's organic pattern.
Step 4: Add Shine
To finish, Adir worked Healing Oil’s shake-to-activate formula through the ends, creating separation, shine, and that polished-but-undone finish. The oil's unique blend of Alpha Keratin 60ku® with Kalahari Melon Seed Oil and Tahitian Tiare Flower delivers immediate shine while strengthening hair and protecting it from environmental damage.