Bangs are always a bit of a risk [1], and getting them in the Summer feels like a hair fail waiting to happen. But if you're ready to take the plunge, you don't necessarily have to spend all Summer with sweaty strands glued to your forehead. Celebrities have perfected the art of looking camera-ready at all times, and from them we've gathered some of the best sweat-proof bang styles out there. Whether thick, thin, curly, or wispy [2], these side-swept styles will keep you looking and feeling cool this Summer.
Haley Bennett
Haley's choppy bangs are perfect for withstanding Summer heat. Wispy and short, these bangs are meant to be tousled, which also means effortless styling possibilities.
Alanna Arrington
Alanna is one of the pioneers of the curly bang movement, first standing out on the Victoria's Secret runway thanks to her signature springy bob [4]. Those with curly hair should turn to Alanna's shaggy, side-swept fringe for inspiration.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota was sporting curtain bangs before curtain bangs even had a name. Her long, fine bangs are easily pushed aside to give her forehead some breathing room, while also framing her slender face.
Christina Hendricks
Christina's trademark fiery lob already stands out, but her cropped bangs take her style to a whole other level. Her bangs are totally versatile, looking just as stylish worn straight across as they do parted down the middle.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama [5], First Lady of Fringed Bangs, has bangs so iconic, they have their own Twitter handle. Michelle's bangs work best when they're long and wispy, and easily able to be swept to one side.
Camila Cabello
Camila's bangs are — like everything else about her — effortlessly cool. Her fridge has a distinctly bohemian vibe, channelling Brigitte Bardot with their bluntness, and they lend themselves to a messy, tousled look that's perfect for warm weather.
Kerry Washington
Kerry has debuted several banging hair styles, but her sweet, curly bangs might be our favourite look. Composed of just a few adorable corkscrew curls, Kerry's bangs are lightweight and easily maintained.
Selena Gomez
Selena's light, brow-length bangs can be styled in so many ways — straight and fringy, swept aside, and even curled under for a cute retro 'do. Smoothed entirely to one side, she's able to keep her bangs out of the way while still framing her heart-shaped face.
Jameela Jamil
Jameela's thick curtain bangs are bold as hell. Though not everyone can pull off '70s-style peek-a-boo fringe, Jameela manages to avoid overheating under those lustrous bangs by parting them adorably down the middle.
Alison Brie
Alison's super long, side swept fringe is perfect for anyone whose nervous about being able to pull off bangs. Subtle and easily pulled back into a pony, Alison's swooping bangs are long enough to even tuck behind an ear or hold back with a clip.