Beauty Hair Hairstyles 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. By Krista Carter Krista Carter Krista Carter is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience working in beauty and fashion. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on June 7, 2023 @ 02:19PM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Andreas Rentz / Getty Images 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. The 8 Most Popular Types of Bangs From timeless classics to modern must-haves, keep scrolling for 20 of the best celebrity bangs. 01 of 20 Bottleneck Bangs Juan Naharro Gimenez / WireImage / Getty Images 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. Bottleneck Bangs Are the Perfect Way to Ease Yourself Into Full Fringe 02 of 20 Thick Bangs Amy Sussman / Getty Images 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 Daniele Venturelli / WireImage / Getty Images 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 Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images 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 Mike Marsland / WireImage / Getty Images 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. I Tried a Keratin Treatment, and My Life Is Forever Changed 06 of 20 Blunt Bangs Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images 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 Dominique Charriau / WireImage / Getty Images 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 Dimitrios Kambouris / WireImage / Getty Images 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. The 8 Most Popular Types of Bangs 09 of 20 "Pineapple" Bangs Arturo Holmes /Getty Images 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 Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Getty Images 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. The 20 Best Celebrity Bangs That Have Us Falling for Fringe 11 of 20 Long Thick Bangs Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images 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 Ways to Wear a Shag Haircut With Bangs 12 of 20 Natural Curly Bangs y Leon Bennett / Getty Images 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. The 20 Best Curly Hair Products To Create a Full, Frizz-Free Routine 13 of 20 Birkin Bangs Amy Sussman / WireImage / Getty Images 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. How to Get Birkin Bangs for the Ultimate French-Girl Vibe 14 of 20 Medusa Bangs Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Getty Images 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 Andreas Rentz / Getty Images 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 Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images 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 Gregg DeGuire / WireImage / Getty Images 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 Amy Sussman / WireImage / Getty Images 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. How To Cut Your Own Hair at Home in 4 Easy Steps 19 of 20 Face-Framing Curtain Bangs Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images 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 Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images 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.