“Should I get bangs?” It’s a question asked by many women. We’ve all been there — planning a hair change by getting a fringe and then wimping out at the last minute. Just like getting a drastic haircut, cutting your bangs can be a tough decision to make. After all, a fringe can totally transform your look, either for the better or for the worse.

Enter the side bangs. If there’s a fringe style that anyone can rock, it’s the side-swept fringe. It goes well with any face shape (but most especially round faces) and you can wear it at any length, from short to eye-grazing and even down to your jawline. It suits any hair texture too, whether sleek straight, wavy, choppy, or curly. Practical and chic at the same time, side-swept bangs can balance out a wide forehead and provide the perfect finishing touch to any hairstyle.

A hair transformation doesn’t have to mean chopping it all off. Sometimes, all it takes is a small change to your fringe. Take a look at 40 chic styles below.

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Zendaya’s High Ponytail With Side Bangs

Zendaya pairs a straight high ponytail with sleek side bangs for a perfectly neat look. The fringe is long, ending just above her eyebrow and tucked behind her ear — definitely a clean and elegant way to wear the style.

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Emmy Rossum’s Voluminous Curls With Side Bangs

How cute are those ringlets grazing Emmy Rossum’s eyes? For those who are naturally curly (like Emmy), this is the perfect fringe look for you.

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Karlie Kloss’ Bob With Side Bangs

Few things are as cute and classic as the bob. And Karlie Kloss proves it looks even prettier when paired with side bangs.

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Nicole Scherzinger’s Long Wavy Ponytail With Side Bangs

Here, Nicole Scherzinger pairs her high, wavy ponytail with a side fringe for added oomph to her look. It’s like a thick pony at the back with a matching little one at the front. Cute!