Bangs are so much fun! There’s nothing like cutting bangs if you want to switch up a stale hairdo and embrace a dramatic new look.

But you might be surprised to learn that when you change your hair, it’s important to update your makeup look as well. Makeup for bangs doesn’t have to be super complicated, but there are a few things you may want to keep in mind.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to adapt your makeup routine to complement your bangs.

Related reading: 15 Types of Bangs That Will Completely Revamp Your Look

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Jeanne Damas Does French-Girl Red Lipstick—And a 5-Second Easy Bang Trim | Beauty Secrets | Vogue

This is one of my favorite makeup looks for bangs because it’s so classic and will never go out of style!

Jeanne Damas is a famous French influencer and she epitomizes the “chic french girl” aesthetic. In the video above, she shows how she does her makeup (and even how she trims her bangs!).

Taylor Swift is also a big fan of this look; in fact, she’s pretty much the master of it in American pop culture.

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Play with a Cat-Eye Look

If you want to focus on your eyes instead of lips, try rocking a statement cat-eye look. Cat-eye makeup is so stunning with bangs!

Lisa from BlackPink is the queen of rocking bangs and a cat-eye! It’s such a gorgeous, modern and fun look that’s perfect for a night out. The tutorial above shows you how to get the Lisa look for yourself.

To get this look, apply a shimmery gold eyeshadow all over your lid, then add a swipe of black liquid liner to create the cat eye effect. Finish the look with a swipe of matte pink lipstick.

Get the look:

Embrace a Naturally Pretty Look

Bangs add so much to your face, so don’t feel like you need to pile on a ton of makeup! They actually look amazing with the “no makeup makeup” look that’s so popular right now.