It’s the eternal question: Should I get bangs?

Middleton was photographed in Scotland on November 2 looking like the very definition of fall beauty inspiration.

It’s not a straight-across fringe, though we’re stillfirmly in curtain territory.

Kate Middleton smiles at an event. She wears her hair down and wears a blazer and white shirt.

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craving while still offering some styling flexibility.

More compelling reasons to cut bangs:

Now it’s time for a history lesson!

Learn how bangs have evolved:

Kate Middleton attends an event in Scotland. She wears her hair in long waves and has thick bangs.

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