The 20 Best Celebrity Bangs That Have Us Falling for Fringe

From curtain to curly, there's a style for every hair type, texture, and lifestyle.

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Forget headbands and claw clips (okay, not entirely) because bangs are today's hair accessory du jour. Not only can bangs enhance your haircut, but they can also highlight your best features — not to mention, conceal those you may find less flattering. Of course, certain styles can be high maintenance so it's best to consider your hair type and texture when deciding which fringe is right for you. And in case you're in need of some inspiration, we're rounding up our favorite bangs and the A-listers who wear them best, ahead.

From timeless classics to modern must-haves, keep scrolling for 20 of the best celebrity bangs.

01 of 20

Bottleneck Bangs

Penelope Cruz long brown hair with highlights and bangs

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Bottleneck bangs are a fresher take on your standard curtain fringe. Penelope Cruz models the crescent style, which draws attention to her eyes and frames her face. The effect is sultry and stylish.

02 of 20

Thick Bangs

Taylor Swift long hair and thick bangs

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Taylor Swift opts for full-on fringe to complement her long hair. The lash-grazing length brings out her eyes while also concealing a larger forehead (in case that interests you).

03 of 20

Barely-There Baby Bangs

Soo Joo Park barely-there bangs and pulled-back long hair

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Not exactly bangs by the standard definition, Soo Joo Park styles her stubborn baby hairs beautifully as a makeshift fringe. It's innovative, modern, and highly covetable.

04 of 20

Side-Swept Bangs

Kerry Washington bob with side part/ side bang

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Kerry Washington demonstrates how a bob with bangs is the perfect face-framing cut. Go for her side-swept bangs if you're looking for a low-maintenance style that also happens to flatter a round face shape.

05 of 20

Curly Wispy Bangs

Sandra Oh curly bangs and updo

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Even those with curly hair are hopping on the bangs bandwagon. Work with your natural curl pattern and invest in hydrating hair products to land curly bangs that are as lovely as Sandra Oh's.

06 of 20

Blunt Bangs

Jodie Turner-Smith bob with bangs

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When in search of hairspiration, Jodie Turner-Smith's commercial-worthy tresses never disappoint. Here, she pays homage to the roaring '20s with a short crop and blunt bangs that frame her face to a T.

07 of 20

Choppy Curtain Bangs

Kristen Stewart tousled wet look choppy crop

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Kristen Stewart isn't afraid to take risks when it comes to her cut, color, and style, which makes her one of our favorite hair muses. At the Berlinale, she paired a modern-day mullet with a set of curtain bangs. Their choppy layers, "wet" style, and tousled texture gave her look some serious edge.

08 of 20

Full-On Fringe

Dakota Johnson half-up, half-down hairstyle with bangs

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Dakota Johnson swapped out her signature curtain bangs for this full, thick version complete with blunt ends. It definitely requires more styling time, but if you have naturally straight strands, it's totally doable.

09 of 20

"Pineapple" Bangs

Winnie Harlow with a curly updo and a few hanging bangs

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Not ready to commit to a dedicated fringe? No problem. Winnie Harlow shows us that sometimes all it takes is styling your long hair into an updo and then pulling out a few strategic stands to fake a fringe effect.

10 of 20

Micro Bangs

Doja Cat with micro bangs and long black hair

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If you want a style of bangs that brings on the drama, turn to Doja Cat for inspiration. Her 'do combines contrasting lengths of super long hair with micro bangs to create a wow effect.

11 of 20

Long Thick Bangs

Kaia Gerber shaggy hair with full fringe

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Kaia Gerber's thick, lash-grazing fringe frames her eyes while her wavy shag lends movement to her hair. It's all very rock-and-roll chic.

12 of 20

Natural Curly Bangs

Yara Shahidi pineapple hairstyle with curly bangs

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Yara Shahidi's fun and flirty fringe is perfect for those with natural, curly hair. Have your stylist dry-cut your bangs — or make sure to leave some length when they're still wet — to get this look just right.

13 of 20

Birkin Bangs

Jenny Ortega wavy shoulder-length hair with bangs

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Jenny Ortega proves that Birkin bangs are a timeless classic. Combined with her wavy hair, they also work to soften and flatter her heart-shaped face.

14 of 20

Medusa Bangs

Dua Lipa with an updo and long stringy bangs

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At Cannes, stylist Rio Sreedharan modernized Dua Lipa's classic French twist with long and wispy medusa bangs. Just be forewarned: If you're bothered when hair gets in your eyes, this isn't the look for you.

15 of 20

Choppy and Textured Bangs

Gemma Chan with a choppy bangs and updo

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Gemma Chan turned heads at Cannes when she stepped out onto the red carpet with these choppy, textured bangs. You would never even have guessed that they were clip-ins.

16 of 20

Edgy Bangs

Sabrina Dhowre Elba with a bob and bangs

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Unless you're going for a uniform blunt style, bangs don't need to be perfectly even. In fact, an intentionally choppy style with varied lengths can feel cool and modern. Sabrina Dhowre Elba's bangs are perfectly imperfect.

17 of 20

Side-Swept Wispy Bangs

Camila Cabello with voluminous wavy hair and wispy bangs

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We have yet to see Camila Cabello experiencing a bad hair day. Here, her long, wavy mane is statement-making on its own but the detail of wispy side-swept bangs is what makes it next-level.

18 of 20

Long Lash-Grazing Bangs

Julia Garner with thick blonde bangs and red eye makeup

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At the SAG Awards, Julia Garner's red eyeshadow and lash-grazing bangs played supporting roles to highlight her blue eyes. To keep this fringe looking fresh, stay on top of your trims.

19 of 20

Face-Framing Curtain Bangs

Ciara with an updo and face-framing curtain bangs

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Growing out bangs can be awkward however Ciara's curtain bangs are anything but. Not only are they visually effortless but they also masterfully frame her face.

20 of 20

Thick Wispy Bangs

Zooey Deschanel with medium-length hair and wispy bangs

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As the unproclaimed queen of bang hairstyles, the adorable Zoey Deschanel breaks up her thick bangs in wispy sections to keep them from feeling too heavy.

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