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Hot Hair: Bold, Beautiful Bangs

Red lipstick, Chanel No. 5, Blair Underwood...some things never go out of style. Bangs are one of those things! It's easy to see why--not only do they look good on every face shape, a forehead fringe is a chic compliment to any haircut, from an Estelle-esque pixie to Naomi Campbell's super-long strands. Here, our favorite be-banged celebs.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Clean Sweep

Monica arrived at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards wearing a swooping bang paired with a braided updo.

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Full Force Glam

Tia Mowry showed off her new ’do, a long, wavy hairstyle with blunt cut bangs, at the Biggest Baby Shower Ever in New York.

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Tressed to Impress

Jill Scott appeared on the red carpet of the NAACP Image Awards in a loose, eyebrow-grazing fringe.

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Going for the Gold

At the Bravo Upfront Event, NeNe Leakes flaunted bright gold side-swept bangs.

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Fit for a Queen

While attending the 2012 Outstanding Mother Awards, Gayle King added a touch of sizzle to her flipped bob with bold bangs and golden highlights.

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Flipping Out

Erica Campbell loves pulling tress switcheroos, and this asymmetrical bob with a lush bang is one of her top looks.

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Beautiful Bob

At The New York Times’ “TimesTalks” Chat Series, Viola did a dramatic sweep of her choppy bangs for an easy and fresh update to her bob.

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Winning Streak

Jennifer arrived on the set of 106 and Park in super long locks paired with fun, face-framing bangs and subtle streaks.

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A visit to the ESSENCE office in NYC.

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The Micahjesse.com Five Year Anniversary Celebration at Canoe Studios in NYC.

Why: Diaz would make even Rapunzel jealous of her super long, bone straight strands.

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Short and Sassy

At the White House Correspondents’ Weekend in Washington, D.C., Kerry Washington sported a chic shoulder-length ’do with choppy bangs and soft brown highlights.

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The Think Like A Man screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater in NYC.

Why: Olivia’s multi-colored streaks and two-toned layers make for a fierce and fabulous look.

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Signature Style

Naomi Campbell sported her signature bangs-and-blowout at the Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil.

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Flirty Fringe

Naomi Campbell’s signature bangs-and-blowout ’do has jump-started a zillion new trends. So easy breezy chic!

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Super Bowl

Estelle’s full fringe adds texture and dimension to her retro bowl cut. So chic.

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Retro Chic

With her sleek, jet black locks and wispy, eyebrow-length bangs — Katerina Graham looks like a modern-day Louise Brooks.

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Fierce Flapper

Viola Davis rocked a seriously chic flapper bob at Elle’s Women in Hollywood Tribute.

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Wild Streaks

TV host Shaun Robinson paired her frosted, flippy strands with heavy bangs for a perfectly sexy look.

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So Very Kerry

Bangs are always a chic compliment to any haircut, especially side-sweeping ones paired with lush curls, á la Kerry Washington.

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Pretty Platinum

Out and about near Rockefeller Center in New York City, Keri Hilson sported a razor sharp, platinum bob with full bangs. Hot!

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Curly Top

Jill Scott blossoms in this retro, Diana-meets-Chaka style. How cute are her curly bangs?

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Mod Mod Mod Mod World

Angela Simmons’ heavy bangs and long, thick blowout give her ’do a deliciously mod vibe.

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So Very Kerry

Bangs are a chic compliment to any haircut, from long layers a’la Kerry Washington to an Estelle-esque pixie. Here, our favorite be-banged celebs.

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Brighten Up

Eve brightens up her bangs with amber and honey highlights.

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Pin-up Pretty

Nicki Minaj’s full, blunt bangs give her long, platinum strands a retro pin-up feel.

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Have a Heart

At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Serena Williams sported just-above-the-brow bangs that perfectly flattered her heart-shaped face.

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27
Casual Corner

Racing from show to show backstage at New York Fashion Week, Chanel Iman sported a messy bun and tousled, casual chic bangs.

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Thoroughly Modern

Rashida Jones puts a modern spin on her short bangs by sweeping them to one side with a fine-tooth comb.

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Fierce Fringe

Naomi Campbell adds designer sunglasses to her signature bangs-and-blowout ’do. So easy breezy chic!

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30
Bang Bang

Keisha Whitaker’s slightly feathered, grown-out bangs give her ’do a casually chic look.

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31
Oh Boy

Estelle’s full fringe adds texture and dimension to her layered boy cut.

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Mod Cute

With her long, heavy bangs and sleek blowout, Tyra Banks works the ’60s mod look to perfection.

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Curly Cue

Jennifer Hudson’s bouncy curls get a dose of sophistication from her eyebrow-length, perfectly trimmed bangs.

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So Bangin’

Veronica Webb’s short, above-the-brow bangs give her face a wide-eyed, youthful appearance.

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35
Feline Fatale

Shaun Robinson’s glossy, side-swooping fringe gives her long, layered tresses a sex kitteny vibe. Raowrr!

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Chic Chanteuse

Fantasia puts a modern spin on the retro bowl cut with her thick, full bang and face-framing tendrils.

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Blonde Ambition

Beyoncé parts her long, blonde bangs on the side for a soft, sexy look that compliments her blowout.

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On the Same Page

Lisa Raye’s Bettie Page-style bangs give her tresses a vampy, pin-up girl sexiness.

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She Bangs

Keri Hilson’s asymmetric fringe is both edgy and flirty—we love this cut!

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40
Just Like Honey

When Ciara experimented with honey-hued hair, she also tried long, Marianne Faithfull-esque bangs— such a sexy look for CiCi!

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Curly Cues

Bangs don’t always have to be stick-straight! Mariah Carey’s spiral fringe is adorable with her masses of ringlets.

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Sleek Strands

With her low pony and glossy, flat-ironed bangs, Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair is sleek and chic.

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