In Defense of Side Bangs: Here's Photographic Evidence the Style Isn't Dead

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Kravitz's micro-bangs look so chic all the time, but especially when pushed to the side.

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@lupitanyongo

The subtle side part in Nyong'o's curly coif makes for the perfect bangs.

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@lilyjcollins

These bangs have a slight bend in them, so they look even better swept to the side.

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@chadwoodhair

There's nothing like a loosely curled tendril to add the most elegant touch to any hairstyle.

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@ash_kholm

Jenner is the queen of the power pixie and always finishes her hair with piecey side bangs. Iconic.

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@normani

This smooth side bang is giving major '90s vibes.

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@patrickta

So much yes to Lipa's pseudo-bangs. Just flip your bob to one side and you can get the look, too.

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@ninapark

Thompson demonstrates how to get a similar look with box braids. Just gorgeous.

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@kerrywashington

The only thing better than coily bangs is coily, side-swept bangs like Washington's.

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@mararoszak

Mara's new haircut is really doing it for us, especially those built-in bangs.

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@rowanblanchard

Blanchard's shaggy bangs are so perfect, even when pinned back with dainty hair clips.

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@jennifer_yepez

These vintage-looking bangs may or may not be clip-ins, but either way, they're so good.

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@jennifer_yepez

These tousled bangs give Hadid's cropped wig some serious edge.

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@cindycrawford

These long, layered bangs are timeless.

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@goldenbarbie

Loose, cascading curls are so pretty, too.

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@ckaedingcolor

Here, Hudgens demonstrates how to up the ante on a sleek side-bang moment with a face-hugging bump.

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@lilireinhart

These side bangs plus all that volume are a recipe for success.

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@justinemarjan

We're living for this retro-inspired high ponytail and smooth swoop courtesy of our girl Graham. 

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@michellewilliams

Side-swept beach waves are always a vibe.

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@kristin_ess

Even with eyebrow-grazing bangs, a side-swept moment coupled with beachy waves just never gets old.

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Curly bangs give us life, especially when they lean to one side like Shahidi's.

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Still recovering from Stewart's undone, textured bangs. From cut to color, it's all working.

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Riri got it right with this mod look, complete with a flip and side swoop.

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@theestallion

See? Side bangs are hot girl approved.

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Cyrus's edgy texture is so cool, right down to the effortless sweep of her fringe.

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