Good ol’ bangs have gone through a massive transformation in 2018. While baby bangs were clearly the show-stopping look last year, shaggy bangs and curly bangs were also trending. And for the commitment-averse but trend-addicted, faux bangs became a viable option, with celebrities showing us exactly how to pull them off. But with the momentum of 2018’s bangin’ styles taking us through the New Year, 2019 might be the Year of the Bang.
Bangs are a risk, but not if you do your homework first. Any stylist would tell you that it’s very important to know the kinds of bangs that work for your face. Stars like Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Emma Watson and Dakota Johnson took on the bangs challenge and nailed the look flawlessly.
A few starting pointers: Plain choppy bangs are more or less on their way out. As is playing it safe with your fringe — regular bangs simply won’t do. Plain wispy bangs and blunt bangs have taken a back seat while effortless, wavy bangs are going seriously mainstream.
Ahead, the new wave of bang styles to carry you through 2019.
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Let's Talk Bangs
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Emily Ratajkowski
We love Emily Ratajkowski for taking such a big style risk on the Cannes red carpet. Emily's faux bangs were one of the most unpredictable looks of last year, mainly because it added much-needed quirk to her sophisticated look.
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Natalia Dyer
We can't get enough of Natalia Dyer's shaggy bangs. Adding some light fringe to your short and heavy wavy hair is a great way to highlight texture.
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Bella Hadid
In the last year Bella has sported all kinds of faux bangs, from blunt to mini. But let the supermodel make the case for side-swept asymmetrical bangs, a refreshing choice when paired with her oh-so glam Dior ensemble.
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Maisie Williams
Maisie's unstyled, semi-wavy bangs work incredibly well, all thanks to her hair color. If you are aiming for a bedhead look with your bangs, add some texture to your hair in the form of light waves or curls.
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Suki Waterhouse
Please let Suki Waterhouse demonstrate the power of bangs when it comes to a retro 'do. Suki's look is incredibly chic and timeless, yet very simple. If you have bangs and straight hair, definitely give a throwback hairstyle like this a go this winter.
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Emma Watson
Emma Watson's super baby bangs are wild and effortless. They might be a risk, but the best part about baby bangs is that they are very easy to maintain and can be styled on all kinds of hair.
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Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts' blunt mid-forehead fringe was the bangs statement of the year. We love how Emma keeps it edgy by keeping her style simple.
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Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson keeps it breezy at the London premiere of Suspiria by wearing beachy waves with her signature bangs. A combo like this works just as well for a casual workday as it does for a fancy night out.
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