Celebs Who Have Rocked Side-Swept Bangs (Including Angelina Jolie!)

Nostalgia for all things Y2K means reviving what was possibly the defining hairstyle of the 2000s: side bangs. At the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival, Angelina Jolie rocked some gorgeous side-swept bangs that had us racing to the salon. "Side bangs are always chic and always on trend," Gregory Patterson, celebrity hairstylist for Sally Beauty, told Real Simple. "They're the perfect go-to for many face shapes, easy to style, and a great transitional style."

So, what's the secret to styling side bangs as artfully as Jolie? Be wary of overstyling your bangs and don't overdo it with the hot tools. Instead, apply a little heat-protectant and blow dry in the direction you want your bangs to lay, using your fingers to give them a little volume. If you still need to get them a bit smoother, or if you're fully committed to the retro bit, you can run a straightening iron over your bangs.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for some side-swept inspiration, here are seven celebrities who perfected the art of the Y2K fringe — from dramatic side bangs to more low-maintenance bang styles.

"Emily In Paris" star Lily Collins looked very demure and very mindful in a softly curled bob with side-swept bangs. The look is giving Jackie O — which is to say it's absolutely timeless. The subtle bangs frame Collins's face without overcomplicating the look or committing to the same dramatic statement as a full, blunt-cut fringe.

Taylor Swift is a longtime devotee of the side-swept bang. Maybe it's just in her Millennial blood, but she's rocked some version of the style throughout nearly every one of her eras, and they're featured prominently in some of her boldest hair looks. At the 2022 American Music Awards, she rocked a version that swept up into what almost appeared to be a pin curl for a little extra volume and retro flair.

The fashion-forward Rihanna is famous for her edgy and sartorially impeccable choices. Here, she livens up a sleek, long style with some side-swept bangs that keep the otherwise conservative cut from looking boring. The bangs add a trendy edge to the style because Rihanna always gets it right without playing it safe.

The gamine "Harry Potter" star opted for a side-swept fringe that is giving Audrey Hepburn. The baby bang length and choppy cut are both feminine and playful, accentuating her delicate facial features while adding a little dynamism to her updo. The effect is polished but fashion-forward — but we'd expect nothing less from a star who has been the face of both Chanel and Prada fragrances.

Kirsten Dunst was the It Girl to End All It Girls in the early 2000s, so it follows she would also be the queen of the side bangs. This lightly curled take is absolutely red carpet-worthy. The long, face-framing side bangs add extra visual interest to her updo and draw attention to her striking blue eyes.

Bella Hadid's dramatically parted side bangs transform a "clean girl" updo into something far more exciting. It's hardly surprising that the supermodel would embrace the high-fashion style. The side-swept bang gave the look added volume and drew attention to the model's exquisite cheekbones. The bonus? You don't necessarily need to rush to the salon to be able to recreate this look at home — here are some tips on how to style dramatic side bangs yourself.

The "Only Murders In the Building" star rocked a throwback look with fluffy, lightly curled bangs. This side-swept style gives MySpace profile picture in all the best ways, and adds a little indie sleaze edge to an otherwise elegant style. But then, we'd expect nothing less from a millennial icon like Selena Gomez.