Every woman eventually comes to a point when she asks, "Should I get bangs?" The answer isn’t always a straightforward yes, but when you’re ready to dive in, it’s helpful to come to the salon armed with photo inspiration for your desired look. Not sure where to start? That’s where these stunning celebrity haircuts with bangs come into play! This roundup has a style for every hair type and texture, whether your hair is straight or curly, thick or fine, or even thinning.
There's even inspiration for every hair length here, too, including the best short haircuts for older women (think: shoulder-length cuts, bobs, and pixies), medium-length haircuts, and long haircuts. If you're looking for something dramatic, take a look at the stunning blunt bangs on this list. Or, if just want to dip your toe in the trend, you might want to opt for curtain bangs, which are easy to grow out if you decide you don't love the look.
Dakota Johnson's signature bangs are an ideal match for her satiny long layers. Her arched bangs, which are shorter towards the center of the face and longer at the edges, mirror the curves of her face.
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Bob with Baby Bangs
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Emily Ratajkowski's vintage-inspired curly bob was practically made for baby bangs. This style works great with many natural textures, including curly, straight, and everything in between!
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Butterfly Cut with Curtain Bangs
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Sabrina Carpenter's classic curtain bangs look great on a heart-shaped face! They flow seamlessly into her long layered butterfly cut for a bouncy look.
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Medium Length Hair with Eyelash-Skimming Bangs
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Billie Eilish's pin-straight, layered locks look great with a lash-grazing fringe! This style is so moody and flattering, though it requires frequent trims, so the bangs don't cover your eyes completely.
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Blunt Bob with Curly Bangs
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Bangs aren't just for straight hair, and Yara Shahidi is proof! The actress rocks a blunt bob with bouncy, curly bangs and a deep side part.
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Waterfall Bangs
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We love the way Dua Lipa's wispy bangs cascade across her face. It's a romantic style that looks great in an updo!
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Long Bob with Long Thick Bangs
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Kaia Gerber's edgy long bob was made for bangs! The short layers and blunt-cut bangs are a great way to make fine hair look even thicker.
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Extra Long Layers with Subtle Curtain Bangs
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While the length of Daisy Edgar Jones' hair shifts from short to long, her soft curtain bangs never change! They're subtle enough to sweep to the side of her face while still framing it beautifully.
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Long Haircut with Blunt Bangs and Face Framers
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Zendaya's blonde look consists of long layers and thick blunt bangs—and we can't get enough! The bangs are sandwiched between face-framing pieces to soften their edges.
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Long Hair with Micro Bangs
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Leighton Meester's long, wavy hair complements her blunt micro bangs wonderfully. This haircut is the epitome of effortlessly chic!
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Bob with Curtain Bangs
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Rihanna's wavy bob and curtain bangs look so effortlessly cool. This haircut will be easy to style: Just scrunch some product into your hair and go!
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Natural Curls with Side-Swept Bangs
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Viola Davis' natural curls are a thing of beauty. Her curly, side-swept bangs perfectly complement the rest of the look.
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Bob with Blunt Bangs
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Rose Byrne's look proves that a bob never goes out of style. Hers has a deep side part and blunt bangs. This is the kind of haircut that can make every outfit look a little extra fashion-foward.
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Layered Haircut with Piecey Curtain Bangs
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If you don't want blunt bangs, or even heavy side bangs, then Nicole Richie's look would be perfect for you. Her piecey curtain bangs add even more texture to her layered haircut.
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Curly Long Haircut with Bangs
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If you've had the same long, curly haircut for most of your life, you know what works for you and there's no need to make any dramatic changes. Adding bangs will give you a refreshed look without messing with your signature style.
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Long Bob with Piecey Bangs
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If you have fine hair, you might not want to devote a big section of it to heavy bangs. Piecey bangs like Twiggy's would be the perfect compromise!
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Shag Haircut with Bangs
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A shag haircut with bangs like Jenna Ortega's is so cool and not as much work as you might think. Just apply a texturizing spray to create a tousled yet voluminous look.
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Medium Wavy Haircut with Bangs
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We love how Emma Stone's bangs make her ombré hairstyle pop even more. Ask your stylist to blend your bangs into your front layers for the softer look you see here.
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Pixie Haircut with Side-Swept Bangs
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Viola Davis' haircut is proof that a pixie cut doesn't have to be super short. Her long, side-swept bangs give the illusion of longer hair while still keeping it cropped close to her head.
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Long Hair with Long Blunt Bangs
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We love the way Sandra Bullock's long, blunt bangs are grazing her eyelashes. It's such a flirty and fashionable style!
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.