One of the chicest way to wear the shoulder-length bob? Go graphic with a super-sharp blunt cut a la Naomi Watts, which is cut longer in front and shorter at the back. Keep your bangs softly swept across the forehead to balance out the sharp angles of this 'do.

Style tip: Make a side part and blow-dry bangs to the side. Continue to dry the rest of the hair straight using a paddle brush. Go over any unruly strands with a flat iron for a sleek finish.

Long eye-skimming bangs a la Jennifer Love Hewitt are a great way to bring focus to your eyes. Ask your stylist to trim your bangs below the eyebrows and texture the ends for a softer look.

Get her look: Blow-dry bangs with a comb, blowing them straight down for a less voluminous look. Then continue blow-drying the rest of the hair and tame ends with a little serum.

Looking for a universally flattering style? An asymmetrical part with a sweeping fringe like Jessica Biel's is timelessly elegant and works great on all face shapes.

Get her look: Spray volumizing root lift to damp hair and blow-dry straight using a large round brush. Make an off-center part and pull hair back into a low ponytail, letting face-framing piece fall out. Secure with a clear elastic or clip.

An easy way to upgrade a simple ponytail: Curl the lengths into glamorous waves, complete with side-swept fringe that falls sexily across the forehead a la Rachel McAdams. This is sophisticated enough for an evening cocktail party, and perfect for flaunting those quietly luxe diamond stud earrings.

Get her look: Blow-dry hair with a large round brush, pulling the bangs from the part toward the ear. Curl the lengths using a medium curling iron. Pull hair into a ponytail and secure with a clear elastic.

Nicole Richie's large tumbling curls and choppy bangs channel boho-chic and effortless elegance. The face-framing bangs also bring the focus to her beautiful eyes.

Get her look: Apply a curl-activating spray on damp hair and air-dry. When hair is almost completely dry, blowout with a large round brush. Curl sections by wrapping them around a curling iron.