It almost goes without saying that Brigitte Bardot is a pop culture icon. The French actress, singer and sex symbol became popular in America in the 1950s and 1960s, and while her style and toothy smile are iconic, it's perhaps those Bardot bangs that are her most recognizable feature. Lately, countless celebrities have been rocking the Bardot bangs, literally or in their own interpretation.

Trends have come and gone over the years, but Brigitte Bardot's bangs have remained timeless and sexy. Characterized by an effortless, unkempt look that is shorter in the front and longer at the temples, Bardot bangs are usually parted above the center of the face, making them instantly recognizable and always sexy.

When you see it below on Bardot, it's clear why this flirty curtain-raiser is back and taking revenge in 2024.

Another iconic wearer of the thick, parted bangs is the ageless blonde Goldie Hawn. The side-swept look has been as much an essential part of her effortless and sweet look as it has been of her personality. It is important to note that, like Bardot's, Hawn's bangs are shorter in the front and gradually lengthen on the sides.