There’s something about the power of bangs that makes us both afraid to cut our hair and eager to chop it—all at the same time. Not only is it usually a drastic change, but a little fringe also transforms facial features, essentially turning you into a whole new person—which might be why it’s wildly known as a hairstyle women get after breakups.
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Outside of breakup blues, though bangs can be a signature look, a fun change of pace, or just a hairstyle you’ve always wanted to try. We’ve rounded up images of 19 celebrities with and without bangs to show not only the style’s transformative power, but also prove there are plenty of bangs options to choose from.
A version of this article was originally published in March 2018.

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In April 2018, Vanessa Hudgens kept it sleek and regal with this slicked-back 'do.

But just a couple weeks prior, she rocked these adorable, messy bangs.

At the Met Gala this year, Selena Gomez was radiant with her hair pulled back.

Though, just a few months earlier in February 2018, Gomez showed off her wispy, long, side-swept bangs.

In September 2017, Tyra Banks stepped out with a fierce middle part and long tresses.

But in July 2015, she nailed this pixie cut with blunt, straight bangs.

Taylor Hill wore her classic long hair straight in February 2018.

Just one month later, she debuted these sideswept beauties.

In February 2018, Sofia Vergara tucked her long hair behind her ears, showing off her radiating skin.

However, the star looked just as stunning with simple curtain bangs in September 2017.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama curled her hair in May 2017 and kept a classic middle part.

She nailed the same curls, different part, and beautiful, elongated side bangs in June 2015.
Duckie Thot looked beach-ready with these simple waves and middle part in January 2016.
In June 2017, she added these bold baby bangs.

RiRi went big and bold with teased-out waves in January 2018.

But in May 2016, her short hair paired perfectly with loose curtain bangs.

Shay Mitchell kept her hair messy and seductive in November 2017.

Back in February 2012, she looked just as gorgeous with long, separated front bangs.
Ariana Grande has been known for her long, brown hair, and she didn't stray from the norm in September 2017.
Shocking almost everyone, Grande not only went gray, but also got these wispy baby bangs in October 2017.

Kim Kardashian flaunted her signature long, brown locks in June 2017.

She opted for a change-up in February 2015 with this lob and deep, side-part bangs.

Kelly Marie Tran rocked this sleek side-part look in March 2018.

In October 2017, she sported the same part with these cute, choppy side bangs, too.

Hannah Simone, who is known for her bangs, tied them up in July 2014, completely changing her look.

Here's the star in March 2017, with her classic full-blunt bangs and cascading hair.

Mendes had some long face-framing pieces in September 2013, but not quite bang territory.

In September 2016, though, she had long side bangs that covered a majority of her right eye.

Emily Ratajkowski stepped out with her classic middle part in November 2017.

But earlier that year in May 2017, she stunned with a playful mix of sideswept and straight-across bangs.

Sleek and shiny in September 2017, Ciara defined her look with a middle part.

Aside from the fun buns, her long, curled face framers in February 2018 make this look to die for.

Chrissy Teigen went retro with her side-part in January 2018.
And just a little while earlier in June 2017, she nailed thin and soft side bangs.

Taking a note from Teigen, Chloë Grace Moretz also went retro in August 2017.

But we'll never get over these chunky curtain bangs she rocked in December 2016.

Bella Hadid highlighted the elongation in her face by tucking her hair behind her ears in March 2018.
However, in January 2018, Hadid perfectly executed baby bangs, making her face look more square (but just as beautiful).