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.
Once you've chosen the perfect look for you, be sure to take good care of your hair with the best DIY hair masks. We've also got inspiration for spring hair color ideas and even some fabulous gray hair color ideas!
Long Layers with Arched Bangs
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.
Bob with Baby Bangs
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!
Butterfly Cut with Curtain Bangs
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.
Medium Length Hair with Eyelash-Skimming Bangs
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.
Blunt Bob with Curly Bangs
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.
Waterfall Bangs
We love the way Dua Lipa's wispy bangs cascade across her face. It's a romantic style that looks great in an updo!
Long Bob with Long Thick Bangs
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.
Extra Long Layers with Subtle Curtain Bangs
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.
Long Haircut with Blunt Bangs and Face Framers
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.
Long Hair with Micro Bangs
Leighton Meester's long, wavy hair complements her blunt micro bangs wonderfully. This haircut is the epitome of effortlessly chic!
Bob with Curtain Bangs
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!
atural Curls with Side-Swept Bangs
Viola Davis' natural curls are a thing of beauty. Her curly, side-swept bangs perfectly complement the rest of the look.
Bob with Blunt Bangs
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.
Layered Haircut with Piecey Curtain Bangs
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.
Curly Long Haircut with Bangs
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.
Long Bob with Piecey Bangs
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!
Shag Haircut with Bangs
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.
Medium Wavy Haircut with Bangs
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.
Pixie Haircut with Side-Swept Bangs
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.
Long Hair with Long Blunt Bangs
We love the way Sandra Bullock's long, blunt bangs are grazing her eyelashes. It's such a flirty and fashionable style!
Pixie with Pushed-Forward Bangs
Here's another long pixie cut with bangs that we absolutely love. In Cicely Tyson's case, the bangs are pushed forward for an effortlessly sophisticated look.
Medium Wavy Haircut with Bangs
Taylor Swift has experimented with so many different haircuts but she almost always sports bangs! This shaggy cut with bangs is definitely one of her edgier styles.
Long Pixie with Piecey Bangs
Look how voluminous Rita Moreno's pixie is! Her piecey bangs add even more depth and texture.
Long Wavy Haircut with Bangs
Zooey Deschanel's signature bangs have never looked better! We like the slight peek-a-boo effect in the front that gives her a softer and more feminine look.
Piecey Short Haircut with Bangs
Lisa Rinna's short shag with side-swept bangs may not be for everyone, but if you're bold enough to pull it off, it's quite a striking look!
Curly Medium Haircut with Bangs
Christina Hendricks' bangs are lightly curled so they blend perfectly into her wavy, medium-length haircut. It's such a soft and sophisticated look.
Long Haircut with Curtain Bangs
Sophie Turner's curtain bangs and lightly teased back hair are giving '60s style. These are the kind of bangs you can easily pin back or grow out if you decide the look isn't for you.
Pixie Cut with Side Bangs
Michelle Williams' pixie features side-parted bangs with longer ends that frame her face so nicely. It's such a chic look!
Bob with Curled-Under Bangs
We love this flipped-out bob for Sarah Hyland! The subtly curled-under bangs are the perfect flirty finishing touch.
Tousled Bob with Pushed-Back Bangs
Cate Blanchett's tousled bob is the epitome of effortlessly chic. If you have a haircut like this, you can wear your bangs down and swept across your face, or pushed up and back like you see here.
