The indie sleaze revival is in full swing. From smudged eyeliner to party photos under harsh flash lighting, everyone is trying to emulate all the fun and nastiness that the sleazy days of indie brought. Everyone was so nostalgic for that era, which led to the re-emergence of the indie-inspired raunchy trend. Side bangs are one of the most iconic beauty trends of our time, and it's no wonder everyone from Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa has been seen wearing them.
Bangs are a big hair trend for 2024, but this reinvention of bangs is perhaps the most shocking iteration yet. Many of us remember the beloved Myspace side bangs from the emo era, but it's one of those throwback trends we tend to balk at. (Especially when looking at old photos of yourself.) Now that we have all the embarrassing memories of our side bang days, it's hard to believe that side bangs are slowly becoming a trendy hairstyle again. Why are side bangs more surprising than other bangs? It could be the memories some of us associate with it, or maybe none of us are prepared for it to come back so quickly. It may be the fact that it wasn't done.
Like it or not, side bangs are here to stay. Like most bangs, side bangs come in different variations to make them more versatile. Zoe Kravitz favors baby side bangs, which are a combination of micro bangs and side bangs. Suki Waterhouse, on the other hand, favors wispy side bangs, similar to regular curtain bangs. Thankfully, if you're not completely sold on going to the salon, you can simply style your current bangs to the side to get a feel for the look.
After all, the best thing about bangs is that they grow quickly. Whether you're pro-side bangs or anti-side bangs, be prepared to see more of this hair trend as the years go by. All you can do is embrace it and admire the brave souls who are trying to reclaim it.
Dua Lipa at the 2024 BRIT Awards
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Dua Lipa loves taking risks with her hair, so of course she dabbled in side bangs. When she attended the 2024 Brit Awards, she wore her bangs swept to the side in a back bun. If you don't like her bangs falling in your face, give this chic hairstyle a try.
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala
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Sabrina Carpenter is known for rocking bangs, so side bangs naturally look beautiful on her. With voluminous curls, she practically teaches you how to do side bangs.
Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards
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Taylor Swift gave her bangs a new look at the 2024 Grammy Awards with side bangs. Bangs are a great way to change up your hair if you're tired of the same look.
Zoe Kravitz attends The Batman premiere
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Zoe Kravitz is no stranger to micro bangs, and she paired them with side bangs in this look. To achieve this look, gel is your best friend. Zoe Kravitz's side bangs seem pretty intact, and yours could do with a little gel, too.
Daisy Edgar Jones at Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
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There's nothing quite like a polished side bang. Daisy Edgar-Jones knows how to pull it off. If you're going for a side bang like this, pair it with a gorgeous half-updo.
Suki Waterhouse at the Tory Burch SS24 show
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Suki Waterhouse's '70s curtain bangs did a complete 180 when she went for 2000's side-swept bangs. This style proves that side bangs can also be done with wispy side bangs.
Dakota Johnson at the 17th Annual HOPE Luncheon
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Like Sabrina Carpenter, Dakota Johnson is also known for her signature bangs. In this photo, her bangs are slightly swept back to give some energy to the side bangs. This is a great way to dip your toe in the water if you already have bangs and want to try side bangs.
Sidney Sweeney at the premiere of Immaculate
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The only thing more shocking than Sidney Sweeney's bob? Her side swept bangs. Here, she has a gentler version of side bangs that you can definitely achieve without going to the salon.
Natasha Lyonne attends the 2024 Producers Guild Awards Ceremony
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Natasha Lyonne always brings the hair drama. This side bang is stunning and a big change from her usual stunning curls. Use a straightener to achieve this look. It can also be used to perfectly style your side bangs.
