Celeb Hair: The Best Bangs in the Business

Check out these bangin’ looks for inspiration.

Tweet! - The first lady kicked off a new year with a new look when she debuted her now famous and former bangs in her very first @flotus post on Twitter. Obama attributed the cut to a "midlife crisis," but soon found them irritating and grew them out. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Michelle Obama - Michelle Obama's hot new hairstyle caused quite the buzz when she debuted it on her 49th birthday last week and at her husband's inauguration. Even Barack said he loved his wife's new bangs. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Kerry Washington’s advice to the ladies looking for a good man:  - “Ladies, find a man who wants to be a man for you.”  (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for smartwater)

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Kerry Washington - Some are wondering if FLOTUS took some inspiration from Washington's style book. The actress unveiled her new hairstyle — bangs included — during January's Golden Globe Awards. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for smartwater)

Watch Out Jay - Trevor's list of celebrity crushes include Sofia Vergara, Nicki Minaj, Paula Patton, and of course the beautiful and talented Beyonce. So, Jay and Robin Thicke definitely need to keep their eyes on Trevor! (Photo: Billy Farrell/BFAnyc/Sipa)

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Beyoncé - Beyoncé debuted blunt bangs at a Nets game at the Barclays Center in November and they looked pretty fabulous, if we say so ourselves. Is it even possible for her to look bad? (Photo: Billy Farrell/BFAnyc/Sipa)

Tyra Banks - @TyraBanks: I’ve spent a lot of time in Boston so it holds a special place in my heart…so my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Tyra Banks - Tyra Banks often mocks the size of her self-described “five-finger forehead,” but her full bangs help mask her supposed flaw. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson - One of the easiest ways to score an instant hairstyle upgrade? Bangs! And Taraji P. Henson loves to play with blunt and side-swept bangs to switch up her look.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - One of the easiest ways to score an instant hairstyle upgrade? Bangs! And Taraji P. Henson loves to play with blunt and side-swept bangs to switch up her look. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Gabrielle Union - Star of the upcoming movie and series Being Mary Jane, Gabrielle is a shining star and perfect nominee for Best Actress. (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Gabrielle Union - The actress openly admitted to getting bangs cut when she ran out of weaves and was inspired by Taraji P. Henson's look. (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

Naomi Campbell - Catwalk queen Naomi Campbell puts some pep in her step with purple-red highlights on top of her signature bone-straight style.  (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Naomi Campbell - The supermodel has long been known for sporting her long locks with face-framing bangs. Hey, you know what they say — if it ain't broke, don't fix it. (Photo:Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Leona Lewis - Leona Lewis is definitely wearing her bangs well. She likes hers blunt and down to her eyes.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Leona Lewis - Leona Lewis is definitely wearing her bangs well. She likes hers blunt and down to her eyes. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - The singer's hair is typically long and layered with full bangs either parted in the middle or swept to the side. Either way, it’s perfection. (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)

Bridget Kelly - The singer reportedly hates doing her hair, but her fun two-toned bangs seem to say otherwise.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for (BELVEDERE)RED Night Lights for World AIDS Day)

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Bridget Kelly - The singer reportedly hates doing her hair, but her fun two-toned bangs seem to say otherwise. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for (BELVEDERE)RED Night Lights for World AIDS Day)