Some may call them juvenile and some may call them dated, but the ladies with the best bangs in Hollywood think differently. From fringed, to side-swept, to blunt cut and rounded, these banging beauties know that the well-placed hair that sits atop their forehead can make for some defining features. So if you’re looking for a new ‘do, maybe model your next hairstyle from one of the best bangs in Hollywood.
1 Zooey Deschanel
New Girl star and indie pop songstress, Zooey Deschanel arguably has the best bangs in Hollywood. So much is true, in fact, that she’s seemingly developed brand recognition for her signature hairstyle. Her thick locks make bangs a low maintenance style. With just a quick blow dry and a bit of her newly endorsed Pantene styling products, those fringed heavy bangs that blend with her layers frame her face perfectly.
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2 Emma Stone
Whether she’s a scintillating redhead or a bubbly blonde, Emma Stone’s asymmetrical side-sweep bang is enviable. If you’re looking to replicate this Easy A hairstyle, simply use a rounded hairbrush while blow drying, a thin-toothed comb for precision when achieving the perfect part and just a bit of pomade to score Emma’s sweet bangs.
3 Anne Hathaway
When Anne debuted her Old Hollywood pixie cut fresh off the filming of Les Miserables, there was no doubt that this girl’s got mega star power. Not only was short hair as sleek and sexy as ever, but those tousled, thick bangs were perfection. Good bangs should be versatile. Sweep them to the side, push them to the front and backcomb for volume or even slightly spike them with a bit of product for an edgier look. And in Anne’s many red carpet appearances and magazines photo shoots since the drastic cut, she proves these bangs are just brilliant.
4 Kelly Rowland
Maybe it was destiny that Kelly Rowland scored such sleek, long bangs, or maybe it was just a really good stylist. Either way, those long locks paired with glossy long bangs are undoubtedly feminine. Sometimes they’re slightly rounded with a little lift at the roots, but Kelly knows good bangs should mean more styling options. She looks just as lovely with a wispier side-swept style or a straight across blunt cut. Either way you cut it, the key to Kelly’s Hollywood bangs are how far back on the head they start. It’s a bold move, and one that serves women with thick locks well. And clearly, Kelly Rowland’s bangs talk a good game.
5 Florence Welch
This fire engine redhead truly embraces a style all her own. With her ethereal vocal ability and bohemian-couture style, having an angelic bang is only fitting. The English singer’s hair is consistently in loose waves, with an ultra-thick fringe on the bangs. Florence’s beauty is almost startling. With bangs like that, she’ll be belting out songs with The Machine in style for a long time to come.
6 Reese Witherspoon
Reese’s long blonde locks, sitting against her heart-shaped face, are notably her most recognizable feature. But aside from those lovely blonde layers, what really adds to the overall look are the razor-cut bangs. They’re feathered and wispy, which best suits her overall hairstyle. Although I loved her as a brunette June Carter in Walk the Line, this blonde definitely has more more fun with those gorgeous bangs.
7 Michelle Obama
Okay, this last one is kind of a cheat. But hey, as FLOTUS, the effortlessly classy Michelle Obama can rule Hollywood too - and for the sake of this article, she does. When her banged bob was revealed, women everywhere must have considered how regal and dignified bangs had suddenly become. While it has been revealed that First Lady Michelle opted for bangs as a humorous nod to the midlife crisis on what was her 49th birthday, I still say that hairstyle was a big democratic win!
Bangs: Love them or hate them, there’s no doubting that with the right stylist and just a bit of product, they can perfectly frame many faces of leading Hollywood ladies. Which celebrities have inspired you to get Hollywood-inspired hairstyles?
