What 19 Celebs Look Like Before and After Getting Bangs

There’s something about the power of bangs that makes us both afraid to cut our hair and eager to chop it—all at the same time. Not only is it usually a drastic change, but a little fringe also transforms facial features, essentially turning you into a whole new person—which might be why it’s wildly known as a hairstyle women get after breakups.

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Outside of breakup blues, though bangs can be a signature look, a fun change of pace, or just a hairstyle you’ve always wanted to try. We’ve rounded up images of 19 celebrities with and without bangs to show not only the style’s transformative power, but also prove there are plenty of bangs options to choose from.

A version of this article was originally published in March 2018.