Honestly? Getting bangs isn't that big of a deal. If you're toying with the idea of (finally) getting bangs, rest assured that a good fringe is one of the coolest haircut changes you can ever get at a salon — and it just might even be the hottest hair trend for the new year, too! After all, bangs can do wonders when you're looking to bring a fresh update to your signature hairstyle: they frame your face in a flattering way, and can even add a bit of edge and personality to your everyday look. Plus, there's truly a fringe style for everyone — whether you're rocking long layers or a short bob, have an oval face shape or a rounder one.
From the coolest curly fringes to the sleekest blunt bangs, these celebrities prove that getting a haircuts with bangs is like a mini makeover anyone can totally rock (yes, that means you!). For your next trip to the salon, take inspo from these iconic celebrity haircuts and find a gorgeous hairstyle with bangs you'll love for your next big 'do.
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Curtain-Parted Bangs
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A fresh set of curtain bangs can add an easy touch of retro-style glam, especially if you have long, sleek hair like Kacey Musgraves.
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Sweet and Wispy Fringe
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Wispy eyebrow-grazing bangs never looked sweeter. For a cute long-haired updo look like Melissa Benoist's, pull out a couple long strands in the front of your face to give your fringed hairstyle an extra-soft feel.
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Grown-out Shag
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If you're going for more 0f a '60s-chic look, a sharp shag haircut with bangs is the perfect blend of retro and modern — and will totally look effortless and trendy no matter what kind of hair day you're having.
Before Hilary Duff recently debuted her new bangs for the Lizzie McGuire reboot, she rocked a set of long, center-parted bangs swept to both sides — an easy look for a cool '70s vibe.
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Piece-y Baby Bangs
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Give your locks a boost with uneven piece-y baby bangs like Constance Wu's, perfect for a sleek and trendy wispy style. To finish it off, use the Aquis hair primer as recommended by her stylist Derek Yuen.
Long, straight bangs will never go out of style, especially because they're so versatile. You can wear them blunt, piece-y, parted, swept to the side, off the face — you name it.
This vintage look has been in style since Jane Fonda's career first began in the 1960s. For a contemporary update, go for a dramatic side part and softly sweep the bangs to the side.
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Textured Bangs
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Go au naturel by leaning into your hair's natural texture — bangs and all. Follow Vanessa Hudgen's lead by adding texturing spray to amp up your hair's natural wave.
Stay true to your roots (literally) by letting your natural curls shine. If your hair isn't naturally curly, try one of these tricks for effortless beachy waves.
Mix up your long style by trying soft-yet-blunt bangs that hit right around the brows — and just like that, you're basically Heidi Klum.
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Messy Fringe
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A perfect addition to a shag style, Alison Brie's bangs don't just go across the forehead like typical bangs; they frame the sides of the face as well, for a sexy tousled effect.
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Deep Side Swoop
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Kyra Sedgwick's full side-swept bangs are a flattering way to prevent an updo from looking severe.
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Side-Parted With a Bob
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To bring a unique touch to a typical blunt bob, ask your stylist for thick bangs and then part them to the side.
Haircuts that hit right around the shoulders can fall a little flat, so ask your stylist for brow-grazing side bangs, then use a large barrel curler to add volume all over.
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