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Shoulder length hair is often paired with bangs for a reason.

This combination offers variety for all hair typesfrom straight strands to wavy, curly and coarse textures.

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Just because your hair is atmedium lengthdoesnt mean you cant experiment with different styles and cuts.

you could opt for a romantic wispy fringe,Bardot bangsa la Sabrina Carpenter or even Renaissance-inspired curls.

“Curly bangstotally work,” says texture specialist and celebrity hairstylist Anastasia Stylianou.

Winnie Harlow with soft shoulder-length curls

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Tyla’s springy strands showwispy bangsreally can work on any texture.

“Dont go wild.

You only need to trim, say, five curls.

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Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble agrees.

Work a matte texture pomade into the hair or add some hairspray for a similar lived-in grungy look.

Blunt layers provide plenty of movement, while curtain bangs add softness to the overall look.

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This look is mainly achieved with a good haircut.

Style it by letting your hairair-drybefore spritzing some texture spray.

Feathered Fringe

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Could Priyanka Chopra’s mid-length hair and feathered fringe be any dreamier?

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“you could add layers, body, and even bangs to really flatter the face.”

Long Curly Bangs

Curly bangs can also be worn long.

Textured bangs paired with slightly tousled waves make for the perfect undone finish.

Meredith Duxbury with mid-length copper shag and curtain bangs

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Not to mention, they complement bothroundandoblongface shapes.

What face shape is best for bangs?

Everyface shapecan pull off a fringe.

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However, they may need to be styled differently to best flatter your face.

Those with a round face may want to consider sticking to longer curtain bangs cut below the cheekbone.

Oval and heart-shaped faces often look great with a thicker fringe.

Ana De Armas with sleek lob and wispy bangs at the World Premiere of “NO TIME TO DIE”

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This haircut will makestraight hairlook done with minimum styling.

Here, her straight bangs are styled withwavescut just above the shoulders.

Use a medium-barrel curling iron to replicate the look.

Prihyanka Chopra with tousled mid-length hair and feathered curtain bangs

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What length of bangs should you get?

The contrast between her darker roots andplatinum blondestrands gives the look ultimate rockstar flair.

Here, her loose fringe is juxtaposed by full waves and lots of volume on the ends.

nathalie emmanuel long curly bangs afro hair

Her layers and her wispy fringe are reminiscent of a classicshagcut.

To recreate the look, opt for adeep side partand curl strands away from your face.

Wear itswept to the sideor parted down the center.

Rashida Jones wavy shoulder-length hair with choppy bangs

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Francis recommends applying a shine glaze mixed with Better NaturedHeat Styling Lotionon wet hair, and then blow drying.

He says the result will lend itself to a full and piecey look.

“Texture and sexiness are the epitome of effortless… hair,” says Francis.

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“The curly bangs seal the deal.

Parted Baby Bangs

Hannah Britland shows that this length works great on curly hair.

We’re totally into the barely-there fringe, too.

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“These longer layers work best for anyone with4a to 4c curls.”

How can I make fringe bangs work with curly hair?

confirm you go to a stylist who is experienced in cutting curly hair.

Gabrielle Union With Shoulder length hair and long curtain bangs

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Just like Malene Wadel, pair the look with loose waves.

Crimson Red with Baby Braids

Shoulder-length hair is a great length to experiment with bright hair color.

you could also add baby braids alongside your bangs for some extra edge.

Michelle Williams with tousled bangs and lob

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To enhance texture and movement, ask your stylist for long layers and tryhoney blondehighlights.

Opt for Renaissance-inspired hair as seen here for a timeless look.

Are fringe bangs good for thin hair?

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If you cut only a small section of bangs, it may make the hair look thinner.

Spray your fringe with dry shampoo to enhance volume and reduce grease.

“Use a light holding spray before flat-ironing to add control to the bangs,” says Kimble.

Xosha Roquemore side part afro hair

Long layers maintain the shape of her curly strands and enhance her overall look.

Her fringe grazes her lashes, while her face-framing highlights add some dimension to her overall look.

It also complements her shoulder-length hair perfectly.

Zooey Deschanel with wispy bangs and curls

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Curly Cut

Don’t underestimate the power of a goodcurly cut.

Here, Akili King opted for wispy bangs that gradually get longer on the sides.

Choppy Bangs

This blunt cut and choppy bangs are pure perfection on Mila Kunis.

Eiza Gonzalez with air-dry textured shag and bangs

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Here, Amara LaNegra added two single braids worn as aheadbandfor a romantic and somewhat whimsical style.

Bardot Bangs

Bardot bangs are a timeless look that keeps coming back.

Here, Goldie Hawn paired her bangs with a sleekblowout.

Tyra Banks with wavy mid-length hair with pink highlights

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Then, blow-dry with a medium-sized round brush.

“Add a dab of shine serum at ends for a polished finish,” he suggests.

50s Rockabilly Bangs

The 1950s rockabilly hairstyle is easily recognizable by its choppybaby bangs.

Emma Stone with a side swept lob with fringe

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Recreate the look with voluminous waves and platinum blonde hair for a picture-worthy moment.

Modern Mullet

Rihanna’s modern mullet has become one of her most iconic looks to date.

The piecey fringe isn’t just chic, it’s also low maintenance.

Tracee Ellis Ross with curly, voluminous shoulder-length cut with curly bangs

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Try using texture spray and aleave-in conditionerto achieve a similar result.

“The hydration is key with curly hair, which you get from the leave-in,” notes Francis.

“Apply on damp hair and comb through.

Hannah Britland with mid length curls and piecey fringe

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Dry with adiffuserand use a small curling iron if needed to add any additional, more defined curls.”

And this layered haircut with a fringe is no exception.

Her soft curls are perfectly complemented by hercaramel highlights.

Malene Wadel with mid length wavy hair with fringe

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To recreate the look, ask your stylist for a fringe cut just below your eyebrows.

Opt for awarm ombrecolor as pictured here for the ultimate Parisian hair moment.

Isyana Sarasvati red hair straight bangs

Jennifer Lopez curly medium-length hair

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Kerry Washington with mid length hair with fringe

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Sandra Oh curly bangs and shoulder-length hair

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Zendaya curly mid-length hair with bangs

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Alexa Chung with mid length hair with long fringe

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Felicity Jones with mid length hair with fringe

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Mila Kunis with blunt mid length hair with fringe

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Goldie Hawn blonde hair curtain bangs

Jessica Alba with shoulder length lob with curtain bangs

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Rihanna with shoulder length curls with bangs

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Halle Berry with wavy hair and loose bangs

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