15 Best Hairstyles With Bangs

Publish date: 2024-05-25

Felicity Jones

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Felicity Jones's graduated bang gets longer at the temples, drawing attention straight to her high cheekbones.

Michelle Williams

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This wouldn't be Hollywood's most perfect pixie without an off-center part and soft, side-swept bangs.

Rihanna

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Rihanna keeps her grown-up lob looking modern and edgy with a tousled texture and long, choppy fringe.

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Jessica Biel

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Jessica Biel adds sophistication to long, textured locks with smooth, straight fringe that hit at eyebrow level. The result? Youthful yet refined.

Jennifer Lopez

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Sexy bombshell bangs require tons of volume, lots of length, and subtle highlights á la Jennifer Lopez.

Reese Witherspoon

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Bangs have become this star's signature. Her latest iteration is also the easiest to maintain: brushed to the side over one eye.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

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The Brazilian beauty snips her supermodel strands into a barely-there bang that feels as wispy and weightless as couture feathers.

Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift proves curly girls can wear bangs—with the help of a frizz-busting serum or gel, of course. Take a spiraled shag from day to night by running over your natural texture with a mini flat iron. 

Emma Stone

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So they don't distract from her undone updo, Emma Stone tucks her bangs behind one ear.

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Solange

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Solange Knowles shows off her bold, born-with-it texture—cool, curly bangs, included.

Christina Hendricks

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All types of bangs enhance heart-shaped faces. Christina Hendricks opts for a softly snipped version separated at the center of the forehead.  

Lea Michele

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When you want to soften bluntly-cut bangs, simply separate them in the center for a feathery effect. Lea Michele's look is dramatic without stealing the spotlight from her features.

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Mandy Moore

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This is how to accomplish a graceful grow out. Mandy Moore's bangs graduate to soft, cheekbone-grazing angles, blending perfectly into her nonchalant waves. 

Laura Dern

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On occasions when you wish your bangs out of the way— take note of Laura Dern's technique. Style them to one side then use a strong-hold hairspray to ensure they stay there.    

Lena Dunham

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The baby bang suits Lena Dunham's trendy style and wavy lob. Pro-tip: keep your mini flat iron handy, for micro fringe is best worn sleek and straight.  

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