We've all had side bangs, right? It was probably the most popular hairstyle of the early 2000s. A deep side part and a thick side bang was the most desirable hairdo during that time. Celebrities like Lauren Conrad and the Olsen twins showcased this look, along with pretty much any Disney Channel actress on TV at the time. So, naturally, the rest of us needed to get side bangs, too.

Interestingly, the old-school style is making a comeback. In January 2020, Taylor Swift graced the cover of British Vogue wearing a chic tweed jacket and — you guessed it — side bangs. Versace's Fall-Winter 2020 show featured models with deep side bangs as well. 

Today's side bangs are different from the early aughts' iteration, though. Of the reinvented cut, hairstylist Sarah Klein told InStyle, "Keep them very soft and blended, rather than heavy and blunt." So, keep that in mind when going for your haircut. Good Housekeeping also recommended applying glossing serum to your bangs for a polished look. Adding hairspray will stop them from getting in your eyes and, if you don't feel like wearing your hair down, side bangs can also soften the look of an updo.