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Hair transformations look different for everyone.

For some, arefreshcan mean giving a new hair color a go.

For others, it can look like committing to anew haircut, complete withbangs.

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Framing Curtain Bangs

Jennifer Lopez has worn several variations of curtain bangs.

This style offers a more sculpted, face-framing take on the trendy bangs.

The layered cut of these bangs allows them to blend perfectly with the rest of her hair.

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Piecey Side Bangs

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Deep, sideswept bangs are far from boring.

Simple, Straight Bangs

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Beyoncealways delivers a dose of hair inspiration.

This bone-straight lookcomplete with piecey bangsis effortlessly elegant.

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Parting your bangs slightly off-center makes them feel even more chic.

Wearing your hair in ahalf-up, half-down styleallows you to really show your face-framing bangs off to the world.

Shaggy Sideswept Bangs

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Yellowjacketactress Sophia Thatcher’s shaggy bangs are quite cool.

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They’re long, full, and deeply parted to the side.

The shorter pieces across the forehead help to break up the look.

These soft, middle-part bangs are the perfect example.

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Baby Bangs

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If you’re feeling playful, considerbaby bangs.

While the name implies a subtler take on bangs, this is actually a statement-making style.

Think: short, straight-across bangs that sit between your hairline and brows.

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Case in point: Ciara’s stunning ‘do.

If your hair isdark brown, like Rihanna’s, consider light brown and ash brown highlights.

The way Latto’s bangs are shaped is reminiscent of mushroom haircut.

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The dramatic layers and piecey bangs work together in perfect harmony.

Victoria Monet’s piecey bangs add a wow factor to her sleek, straight style.

Ella Mai’s see-through bangs definitely bring an airiness to her glossy, voluminous look.

Sophie Thatcher with deep side part bangs

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Her thick, subtly rounded bangs have long been part of her signature look.

V-Shaped Micro Bangs

Go into spring with a unique, otherworldly aesthetic.

Zendaya’s V-shaped micro bangs should absolutely be on your mood board.

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Nikki Rodriguez wearing wavy hairstyle with bangs

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rihanna with deep side part bangs with highlights

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megan thee stallion wearing long black and blue hair

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victoria monet wearing wispy, straight

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ella mai wearing wispy bangs and voluminous curls

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taylor swift wearing bangs and loose curls

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Zendaya wearing long hair with v-shaped bangs

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