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Here's what 52 celebrities look like with and without a fringe

Definitive proof that it can completely change your look

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Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Chin, Lip, Bangs, Skin, Beauty, Cheek,
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Bangs—the gateway haircut of dramatic hair transformations―can change up your look completely. From blunt fringe to wispy brow-skimmers, see the dramatic difference bangs make on Kate Middleton, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and more stars.

1

Maisie Williams

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Chin, Nose, Lip, Head, Forehead, Cheek,
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In 2015/In 2016

2

Gigi Hadid

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Blond, Eyebrow, Hair coloring, Nose, Chin, Bangs, Layered hair,
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In 2016/In 2016

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3

Bella Hadid

Hair, Head, Nose, Lip, Hairstyle, Eye, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow,
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In 2017/In 2017

4

Emily Ratajkowski

Hair, Face, Head, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Eye, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash,
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In 2017/In 2017

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5

Taylor Swift

Hair, Face, Blond, Hairstyle, Lip, Eyebrow, Chin, Beauty, Nose, Hair coloring,
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In 2013 / In 2015

6

Rihanna

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Black hair, Nose, Bangs, Long hair, Chin, Lip,
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In 2015 / In 2014

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7

Rachel Bilson

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Hair coloring, Blond, Eyebrow, Bangs, Chin, Brown hair, Nose,
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In 2017/In 2008

8

Leighton Meester

Hair, Face, Nose, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Earrings,
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In 2017/In 2012

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9

Penelope Cruz

Hair, Head, Ear, Lip, Hairstyle, Earrings, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyelash,
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In 2016/In 2016

10

Keke Palmer

Hair, Lip, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Black hair,
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In 2015/In 2015

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11

Dakota Johnson

Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Beauty, Step cutting, Neck, Earrings, Bangs, Flash photography,
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In 2017/In 2017

12

Vanessa Hudgens

Hair, Head, Nose, Lip, Smile, Eye, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow,
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In 2017/In 2014

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13

Zendaya

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Chin, Beauty, Bangs, Lip, Forehead, Black hair,
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In 2017/In 2016

14

Lena Dunham

Hair, Lip, Eye, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Iris,
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In 2015/In 2017

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15

Hilary Duff

Face, Hair, Blond, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Chin, Nose, Lip, Head, Beauty,
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In 2017/In 2017

16

Jennifer Hudson

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Nose, Lip, Skin, Chin, Head, Forehead,
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In 2017/In 2017

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17

Katie Holmes

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Chin, Nose, Bangs, Brown hair, Hair coloring, Beauty,
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In 2017/In 2015

18

Kate Winslet

Hair, Nose, Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style,
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In 2016/In 2008

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19

Renee Zellweger

Hair, Head, Smile, Lip, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash,
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In 2016/ In 2010

20

Rachel McAdams

Hair, Face, Blond, Hairstyle, Lip, Eyebrow, Chin, Nose, Bangs, Beauty,
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In 2016/2012

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Kristina Rodulfo is the Beauty Director of Women's Health—she oversees beauty coverage across print and digital and is an expert in product testing, identifying trends, and exploring the intersections of beauty, wellness, and culture. Prior to Women's Health, the Filipino-American, NYC native and NYU alumna was at ELLE.com for four years. As Senior Beauty Editor, she reported and co-produced the Webby Award-nominated documentary Beat: How Drag Queens Shaped the Beauty Industry and hosted the millions-viewed video series "Beauty Haul." She can never decide whether or not to get bangs, feels naked without winged eyeliner, and will never shut up about running the NYC Marathon. 

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Alyssa is the Deputy Editor, News and Strategy, at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take outfit pics of her, and exploring New York City.
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Ariana Yaptangco oversees all #content across ELLE's social media platforms and covers beauty news. When she isn't staring at a screen, you can find her drinking tea, trying new skincare products, or yelling about the New York Mets. 

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