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How to Pull Off Celebrity Bangs

Celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Taylor Swift aren't the only ones who look great with bangs. Adding fringe around the face can help highlight favorite face features while hiding others (12 Photos)

Alina Dizik on May 24, 2012 at 11:03AM

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There’s a reason that A-listers like Reese Witherspoon love bangs. A few snips, and the effects are dramatic. Adding fringe around the face instantly highlights favorite face features while hiding others, says Julien Farel, stylist and owner the namesake salon on Madison Avenue in New York. “Bangs are an accessory to soften the imperfections of the face,” explains Farel who has worked with stars like Salma Hayek and Kate Moss.

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