Taylor Swift has become a global phenomenon that we’re obsessed with thanks to her genre-defying music, incredible live performances, scandalous love life (ahem, Travis Kelce), and characteristic bright red lipstick.
But there’s still more of her iconography that’s noteworthy – her hairstyle! Most notable are her bangs, which have evolved over time alongside her music. Here’s a quick look at her hair-volution!
Ultra Long Blunt Bangs
Swift’s thick curls from when she first got famous in 2006 were her go-to style for years. However, she chopped her blonde hair into a blunt, eyelash-skimming fringe for the 2010 American Music Awards, which would develop over time and finally become her new signature.
Wispy Fringe
Swift chose a shaggy, ’70s-inspired look at the 2013 American Music Awards, which was much more piece-y and thinned down than her fringe debut in 2010.
Side Swept
At the 2015 Grammy Awards, Swift’s hair looked much more structured and silky after she let her wispy fringe grow out a little. Her long, shoulder-skimming bob hairstyle was coupled with side-swept fringe in this picture.
High Gloss Blowout
Swift’s fringe at Vanity Fair’s 2016 Oscars After Party appeared to be filled with long-lasting volume and was ultra-sleek, filled with substantial gloss (which can be created with some velcro rollers).
Edgy Fringe
Swift’s jagged, platinum strands made their debut at the 2016 Met Gala, giving the pop singer a new appearance. She was also a proud co-chair of the Manus X Machina-themed event, ICYWW.
Piece-y Side Part
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This fringe moment at the 2019 Golden Globes After Party, which coincided with her equally-soft and dreamy album, Lover, took a looser, more romantic twist with a side-swept style from 2015.
Curly Bangs
Swift silently worked on Folklore during 2020. The ‘Cardigan’ singer preferred to think of this time as simple and close to nature, and her naturally curly fringe reflected that. It’s also generally known that because of the global closure at this time, Swift developed the habit of cutting her own hair at home.
Midi Length Bangs
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Swift dazzled in her midi-length haircut with eyebrow-skimming fringe at the 2021 Grammy Awards, undoubtedly evoking Audrey Hepburn’s famed, ultra-choppy fringe.
Curtain Bangs
Swift experimented with a new style at the 2022 VMAs, pushing her curtain fringe to the side while showcasing her bejewelled eyes.
Waterfall Bangs
Swift’s fringe was complemented with some longer, face-framing pieces that reached her cheekbones when she began her record-breaking Eras Tour in March 2023.
