Chrissy Teigen and 20 More Celebs Who'll Convince You to Get Bangs
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.
Piecey Bangs
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.
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Piecey Bangs
Piecey bangs skim the brows and look best when a little messy. As Ciara demonstrates, they give off a casual-cool vibe.
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Piecey Bangs
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.
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Piecey Bangs
Ever the hair chameleon, Kylie Jenner experimented with this cut and added another layer: the wet-hair look.
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Piecey Bangs
Emilia Clarke can truly work any hair style, from platinum blond Targaryen hair on Game of Thrones to a brunette lob with bangs.
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Overgrown 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.
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Overgrown Bangs
Gigi Hadid also favored long bangs, which she wore with a shaggy cut and effortless half updo.
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Bardot Bangs
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.
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Bardot Bangs
While bangs tend to veer on the "cute" side of the spectrum, Penélope Cruz proves they can be super sexy, too.
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Bardot Bangs
Count on Jennifer Lopez to give bangs the diva treatment. Just add "do you know who I am?" aviators.
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Curly Bangs
In case you weren't sure bangs looked amazing on curly-haired girls too, see Zendaya's glamorous 'do.
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Curly Bangs
Model Alanna Arrington stood out on the Victoria's Secret runway thanks to her signature curly bob adorned with tendrils down the front.
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Curly Bangs
If you aren't familiar with Insecure star Yvonne Orji, meet your new beauty inspiration. Exhibit A: this natural style with bangs.
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Sideswept 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.
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Sideswept Bangs
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.
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Sideswept Bangs
Hailey Baldwin went extra sleek with her side bangs. They add a nice touch of volume to otherwise stick-straight hair.
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Sideswept Bangs
Reese Witherspoon's bangs complement her heart-shaped face perfectly.
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Blunt Bangs
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).
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Blunt Bangs
Sofia Vergara kept her caramel hair long but got a totally new look when she experimented with bangs.
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Blunt Bangs
Lea Michele will forever be Glee's Rachel Berry — especially when she wears the character's supersweet-looking rounded bangs IRL.
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Blunt Bangs
We've long ago established that Rihanna can pull off absolutely anything. Blunt bangs are no exception.