7 Ways to Style Your Bangs This Summer

Zooey's signature bangs are always an inspirationWe always want what we can't have, right? Well for some of us that might involve long, bohemian hair with a full fringe just like the lovely Zooey Deschanel (left). It might not be in the cards for me (and I love my curls), but a girl can dream!

The thing I love about bangs is that you can wear them in so many different ways; side-swept, heavy fringe, center part…seems so easy to change it up and really make a statement with every style! If you're thinking about cutting bangs or just looking for some inspiration on new ways to wear the ones you have, check out 7 ways to wear bangs for every style:







Classic Bangs1. Classic Bangs
For the ultimate bang inspiration, look no further than the iconic Brigitte Bardot. Set your hair in hot rollers, release and tease as high as you want. Use a round brush on the bangs.














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Elegant Bangs2. Elegant Bangs
Gorgeous up-do with lovely side-swept bangs. All you need is some volumizing product, a hairbrush, and some braiding skills!
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Pixie Bangs3. Pixie Bangs
Bangs aren't just for long hair! See how cute it looks on this short and messy bob! Love the texture of this look.

















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Girl Next Door Bangs4. Girl Next Door Bangs
Katie Holmes' thick, blunt bangs add a little something her sky-high ponytail for a simple, chic, easy-to-style and maintain look.

















Hipster Bangs5. Hipster Bangs
Bangs and a top-knot ... it's like hipster heaven! A top knot is just a high bun and can be messy or sleek. Use a flat iron or round brush to get your bangs in order, then leave a few piecey strands out to frame your face. Spray to secure.













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High-maintenance Bangs6. High-maintenance Bangs
Deep side-swept bangs look gorgeous and it's an easy way to try out bangs without chopping a ton of hair off. They're easy to style too-just blow dry your hair upside down, flip over and do a deep side part-but be prepared to be constantly brushing your hair away from your eyes if you want to see properly (if you can handle that, power to you because it looks incredibly sexy).














Zooey Bangs7. Zooey Bangs
Doesn't every girl not-so-secretly wish she had Zooey bangs (they inspired this whole post!)? Does she use fat rollers or a round brush? I'm not sure! It just looks so gorgeous! If you'd like to try bangs like hers, ask your stylist for thick, eyebrow-grazing fringe.














- By Gabrielle Blair
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