Feeling like a change? Find the coolest bangs for your face shape and hair type or texture this Spring.
Sleek, 70's chic. Shelley Duvall on the set of '3 Women' in 1977.
By Helena Madonna
As winter loosens its cool grip and people shed their heavy coats, clients hit my chair with a folder of screenshots stacked with fresh inspo and begin with that age-old question, "Shall I get bangs?" Something about the end of winter hibernation, watching our days get longer and warmer and our social calendars refill, sparks a need for a refreshing change.
Not only do bangs hold the power to dramatically switch up your look, and potentially your whole persona, but they come in all shapes and sizes meaning there's something for every face shape, hair colour and texture.
My answer, more often than not, is yes. Not only do bangs hold the power to dramatically switch up your look, and potentially your whole persona, but they come in all shapes and sizes meaning there's something for every face shape, hair colour and texture. Whether you're a low or high-maintenance girlie, bangs can be catered to suit anybody's lifestyle and hair care routine.
Historically, bangs have dusted the brows of some of pop culture's most fabulous and influential icons. In the past, we saw bangs being worn heavy, thick and pushed to one side partially blocking their line of vision, since then, we've watched them evolve into lighter, wispier, sometimes barely there bangs. When done right, they hold an undeniable star quality and level of sophistication, something that I believe everyone deserves to dabble in, at least once in their lifetime.
If you need more convincing, here's some vision board inspiration for Spring.
Gwen Stafani with barbie pink bangs and fur to match at the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards in 1999.
Nothing says 2006 like a cool toned smoky eye, gloss, pin-straight side bangs and a furry friend accessory - Paris Hilton at the 2 B Free's Spring 2006 Collection show.
Madonna in 1985's Desperately Seeking Susan, bangs backed combed to perfection and serving electrical wire realness.
Angelina Jolie in 1999's Girl Interrupted, serving up the source of 2024's latest and perhaps most
unexpected micro trend. Introducing the "Dog Bite Bangs"
Pamela Anderson in 1996 at the VSDA convention in LA, decades later, she remains the ultimate It
girl and the source of all our 90's 90s-style wispy bangs envy.
The OG inspiration behind Sabrina Carpenter's famous curtain bangs - Brigitte Bardot on the set of
Viva Maria in 1965.
Uma Thurman as Beatrix Kiddo (AKA The Bride AKA Black Mamba) in Kill Bill Vol.2 2004.
A monochromatic, Matrix-esque Billie Eilish at the Grammy Awards in 2022.
Alexa Demie painted by Raoul Alejandre in 2020.
Bimini Bon Boulash rocking a bowl/mullet hybrid for British Vogue 2021.
Sabrina Carpenter for her upcoming album 'Short n' Sweet' and single release 'Please Please Please'.
Taylor Russell for the Los Angeles Times.
Little pink riding hood - Alexa Demie for The Cut in 2022.
Rihanna putting a cosy spin on red carpet chic whilst attending Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty launch party in London earlier this year.
Marc Jacobs Fall 2021 collection 'Heaven'.
Emily Ratajkowski rocking her DIY bangs for the Self Portrait summer party in London 2023.
Auburn knight, Zendaya at 2018's 'Heavenly Bodies' Met Gala.
Feline, femme fatale - Zoe Kravitz at the premiere of Matt Reeves' The Batman.
Suki Waterhouse embodying undone chic for The New York Post 2023.
You can't scroll too far on Pinterest before being flooded with Matilda Djerf's infamous curtain
Please hold the line... Madison Beer for her 'Boyshit' video in 2021.
Wednesday Addams better known as Jenna Ortega wearing all pink at the Met Gala in 2022.
Daisy Edgar Jones rocking 2024's most sought after curtain bangs. Hair styled by Bryce Scarlett.
