Beauty Hair Celebrity Hairstyles 12 Celebrities That Prove the Transformative Powers of Getting Bangs By Victoria Moorhouse Victoria Moorhouse Instagram Website Victoria Moorhouse is a writer, editor, and consultant based in Brooklyn, New York who focuses on beauty, fitness, and health. Victoria was previously the Senior Beauty Editor at InStyle.com and a Senior Editor at POPSUGAR. Her work can also be found in notable publications such as Shape.com, The Zoe Report, Forbes.com, and Well+Good. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Professional Writing. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on May 13, 2020 @ 03:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Some beauty looks are simply transformative. They have the ability to revamp your closet and change your entire personal aesthetic. Going platinum or a swipe of red lipstick prove the point, but nothing achieves this more than getting bangs. "Bangs can change the entire structure of your face," explains Gloria Witherspoon-Friskco, a hairstylist at Oscar Blandi Salon in New York City. "Bangs can also create the illusion of having prominent cheekbones. For example, softer side-swept bangs cut off half of the circular shape for round faces, helping to create a more angular look." A Complete Breakdown of the 8 Most Popular Bang Styles The InStyle Beauty team can vouch for the full capabilities of a well-chopped set of bangs, but so can your favorite celebrities. From bangs veterans like Jessica Biel to those that just clip them in for a night (we're talking to you, Emily Ratajkowski) and beyond, these 12 pictures confirm the case. VIDEO: How to Trim Your Own Bangs Without Screwing Them Up 01 of 12 Sofia Vergara Getty Images The actress' soft, textured bangs prove that adding fringe to your existing haircut is like a mini makeover. 02 of 12 Emily Ratajkowski Getty Images Instead of fully committing to choppy bangs, Emily Ratajkowski simply wears clip-ins whenever she feels inspired to switch up her signature long, layered cut. 03 of 12 Jessica Biel Getty Images A fresh set of full textured bangs like Jessica Biel's give her long hair a retro vibe. 04 of 12 Ciara Getty Images Never one to stick to a single hairstyle for too long, Ciara accessorized her high ponytail with faux face-framing bangs. 05 of 12 Emilia Clarke Getty Images The Game of Thrones star's looks completely different without her Khaleesi-blonde hair and swoopy side bang. 06 of 12 Kim Kardashian West Getty Images Kim Kardashian West took side-swept bangs for a spin when she was pregnant with North West in 2013. 07 of 12 Dakota Johnson Getty Images A perfect addition to long hair with minimal layers, Dakota Johnson's bangs go across her forehead, but also frame the sides of her face for an effortless tousled look. 08 of 12 Chrissy Teigen Getty Images Now, here's a prime example of how transformative bangs can be. Chrissy Teigen's full blunt bangs that she had at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards completely changed her look. 09 of 12 Zooey Deschanel Getty Images Who's that girl? Zooey Deschanel looked unrecognizable when she showed up to the 2013 Met Gala without her signature curtain bangs. 10 of 12 Kerry Washington Getty Images Getting tired of your bob but not completely ready to part with cut? Just add some soft, piece-y bangs like Kerry Washington. 11 of 12 Gigi Hadid Getty Images For the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, Gigi Hadid tricked everyone into believing she got shaggy bangs with this convincing clip-in fringe. 12 of 12 Zendaya Getty Images Is there any hairstyle that doesn't look amazing on Zendaya? The answer is a hard no. The actress has tried a number of different bang styles throughout the years, but we love these thick eye-skimming ones she wore to the Euphoria premiere.