If you're one of those people who constantly question whether you should get bangs or not, you've come to the right place. Yes, they can be a commitment (hello, awkward growing-out phase), but they can also totally refresh your look. Just a few snips and, bam, you're a new person. To prove just how versatile fringes can be on different hair types, we rounded up 21 celebrities who've tried bangs and looked incredible. Trust us, after scrolling through these, you'll be booking your next salon appointment stat.
On the same day she announced her second pregnancy, Chrissy Teigen allowed Twitter to decide her fate: to get bangs or to not get bangs? While the majority voted against it, she still allowed Jen Atkin to give her fringe — and looked incredible. Count on Chrissy to redefine the "mom" cut.
Piecey bangs skim the brows and look best when a little messy. As Ciara demonstrates, they give off a casual-cool vibe.
Dakota Johnson has made this look her signature, and it's clear to see why: combined with layered waves, they create a pretty frame around her rectangular face.
Ever the hair chameleon, Kylie Jenner experimented with this cut and added another layer: the wet-hair look.
Emilia Clarke can truly work any hair style, from platinum blond Targaryen hair on Game of Thrones to a brunette lob with bangs.
Here's proof that growing out bangs doesn't always have to be a pain — Selena Gomez let superlong ones graze her eyes and paired them with an updo for a retro look.
Gigi Hadid also favored long bangs, which she wore with a shaggy cut and effortless half updo.
Inspired by French icon Brigitte Bardot, a bangs icon if there ever was one, this style is wispy and typically worn parted down the middle. January Jones looks like Bardot's modern-day twin in this cut.
While bangs tend to veer on the "cute" side of the spectrum, Penélope Cruz proves they can be super sexy, too.
Count on Jennifer Lopez to give bangs the diva treatment. Just add "do you know who I am?" aviators.
In case you weren't sure bangs looked amazing on curly-haired girls too, see Zendaya's glamorous 'do.
Model Alanna Arrington stood out on the Victoria's Secret runway thanks to her signature curly bob adorned with tendrils down the front.
If you aren't familiar with Insecure star Yvonne Orji, meet your new beauty inspiration. Exhibit A: this natural style with bangs.
When in doubt, go halfway with sideswept bangs like Emma Stone. They're not as high-commitment as ones cut straight-across since you can easily blend them in with the rest of your hair. They're also impossibly flattering on every face shape.
Chrissy Teigen's long bangs add extra dimension to her wavy lob. Take a cue from her and get highlights on your fringe to show them off even more.
Hailey Baldwin went extra sleek with her side bangs. They add a nice touch of volume to otherwise stick-straight hair.
Reese Witherspoon's bangs complement her heart-shaped face perfectly.
If you're looking for a really big change, a blunt cut like Kerry Washington's is the way to go. These bangs tend to be thicker and cut as straight as possible (a lot of maintenance, yes, but totally worth it).
Sofia Vergara kept her caramel hair long but got a totally new look when she experimented with bangs.
Lea Michele will forever be Glee's Rachel Berry — especially when she wears the character's supersweet-looking rounded bangs IRL.
We've long ago established that Rihanna can pull off absolutely anything. Blunt bangs are no exception.