Hilary Duff, Splash and courtesy of @HilaryDuff Bangs are a quick way to get out of a beauty rut, but when it comes to making or breaking a look, they can be merciless.  Blunt and side-swept bangs on the Doo.Ri, Diesel, and Carlos Miele fall 2011 runways were inspirational for some celebrities (like Hilary Duff’s new twitter photo above) and been-there-done-that old news to others. We’ve rounded up a few stars who’ve braved the bang. Tell us if you think their bangs are rad or bad!



Anne Hathaway, Getty Images Anne Hathaway went for bangs that touched her eyelashes. Too low?

Rihanna, Getty Images The popstar likes her hair fiery nowadays, but those side bangs she rocked a few years ago were totally fierce.

Kate Hudson, Splash We loved Kate with blunt bangs in Bride Wars. What do you think?
 

Jessica Alba, Getty Images Wispy bedhead bangs have never looked so elegant than on Jessica Alba. Do you like a sleeker look better on the actress?

Nicole Richie, Getty Images Nicole is a chameleon when it comes to fashion and beauty and made her side-swept bangs her staple look. These days she’s less bang-friendly, but she’ll always reign as queen of the side-swept bang.

Lea Michele, Getty Images Which look is best on this Glee star?
Hayden Panettiere, Retna After getting a pixie cut, Hayden opted for side-swept bangs. Should short-hair chicks rock bangs?


Selena Gomez, Splash Selena looks adorable with or without bangs. Which style do you think Justin Bieber prefers?



Kim Kardashian, Retna This Kardashian has admitted that she loves clip-on bangs, but these look like the real deal. What do you think?