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Despite what you may have heard, the hairstyle is actually relatively low maintenance. Bangs don't require a full cut and can be maintained at home. What's more, stylists say it's a playful hairstyle that looks good on nearly every face shape.
If you have an oval or heart-shaped face—like Taylor Swift, for example—you can pull off just about any type of bang, says Sabit Hantal, founder of SH Fifth Avenue Salon. If you have a square face shape—like Nicole Richie—opt for something softer, like a style with rounded edges. And if you have a pear- or diamond-shaped face, try straight bangs for balance, says Fae Norris, a stylist at Rock Paper Salon in Los Angeles.
No matter which direction you go in—blunt to help frame your medium-length locks, long and middle-parted to complement your curls, or short and choppy for your fine hair—there's a beautiful hairstyle suited for every type of bangs.
To help you hone in on the right one for you, so you can make the cut with confidence, we asked stylists to provide inspo shots of the prettiest styles, both trendy and timeless. Scroll through to see a few dozen of the most swoon-worthy selects.
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Curtain Bangs
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Curtain bangs are a face-framing option that require minimal upkeep. "They have a cool-girl, '70s effortless vibe and are super low maintenance. If they grow out, they usually just start to blend into your haircut," says hairstylist Kathleen Riley, who especially loves the look paired with a ponytail or tousled bun.
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Big, Curly Bangs
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Long eyebrow-length bangs help frame the face and make curls look balanced.
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Shaggy Curtain Bangs
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This shaggy curtain bang dips just below Bella Hadid's brow to put the focus on her eyes and not the length of her face, says Vincent De Marco, owner of Vincent Hair Artistry.
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Piecey Swide-Swept Bangs
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Piecey bangs are especially graceful and flattering on large foreheads, says Ghanima Abdullah, hair stylist for TheRightHairstyles.com, who points to Halle Berry as a great example.
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Long and Wispy Bangs
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Stylist Ryan Steedman, artistic director at Adam Reed London, gave his client long, wispy bangs that perfectly suit thin, wavy strands.
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Shaggy Bangs
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Shaggy haircuts are all the rage on fashion runways, says Abdullah—and bangs to match are "indispensable for this haircut."
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Sun-Kissed Curtain Bangs
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Chrisell Stause's hairstylist Bradley Leake custom-colored these faux curtain bangs (a great example of a low-maintenance bang style!) to match her sun-kissed strands.
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Retro Shag
@barbdoeshair
Barbara Thompson, owner of The Pine in Petaluma, California, went all in on the shag trend, creating a look that's retro and contemporary all at the same time.
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All-Around Ringlets
@_thehalfrican
Looking for a way to showcase some seriously gorgeous ringlets? Take inspiration from this cropped cut by April Kayganich, owner of the Curl Whisperer Salon in Austin, Texas.
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Long and Shaggy Fringe
@goodnitemoonn_
Stylist Brian Aguilar delivered long, shaggy strands with bangs to match for an effortlessly cool style that's just right for everyday wear.
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Lengthy Bangs
@sandrital.b
Though they require a bit more maintenance to keep in check, long bangs make for a sleek and sophisticated look, especially with a cropped cut.
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Super Cropped Bangs
@ leyl0h
These bangs may be shorter than you're used to, but why not take the plunge? The short, cropped look is modern, edgy, and rapidly increasing in popularity.
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Thick Bangs
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If your goal is to pull your hairline forward, thick bangs, like Naomi Campbell's, help bring it all together, says Abdullah.
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Sleek Curtain Bangs
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Super sleek curtain bangs look extra dramatic with a color like Kasey Musgrave's jet black strands.
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Wavy
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Taylor Swift proves that bangs don't have to be stick-straight or all-out curly to work. "I love the unstructured, messy ease in how she wears her bang and hairstyle," says celebrity hairstylist Paul Labrecque. "Bangs should always be cut freely and relaxed where cowlicks appear."
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Long Curtain Bangs
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"Jennifer Lopez brought back the shag haircut like no one else could," says Michelle Cleveland, owner of Hair Addict Salon in New Jersey. Adding a long curtain bang to this look gives a shag cut a more edgy lived-in effect, she explains.
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Long, Face-Framing Bangs
@victoriagarzafit
A little too nervous to go all-in on bangs? Try a very long fringe that swoops down the sides of the face, creating a feminine layered look.
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Wispy A-Line Bangs
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This is a great example of wispy A-Line bangs, says Celine Marie, a texture hairstylist at Maggie Rose Salon. "The shortest point is at the center and a gradual blend happens on the sides." This works great on girls with stronger features—think cheekbones and jawline—because it helps soften everything up, bringing more attention up to the eyes, he explains. It also works particularly well with curly hair.
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Parted Curly Bangs
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This gorgeous look by stylist April Zabala and colorist Mo Merrick is relaxed and refined all at the same time.
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Side-Swept Bangs
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Whether dressed up or down, Iman's side-swept bangs on her golden tresses are supremely elegant, says Abdullah.
Laurren Welch is a freelance editor, writer, and creative who covers lifestyle, interiors, entertaining, fashion, and more. When she’s not under deadline, you can find her styling blooms over at Garden Party L.A., scouring thrift and antique stores for hidden gems, and reminding her boxer pup, Monster, that he’s a very good boy.