Beyoncé Got Bangs for Her Birthday

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It looks like Beyoncé is back to bangs. A new pic on her blog shows the wispy addition to her long blonde hair. The fresh haircut comes on the eve of Bey's 34th birthday. Maybe it was a celebratory makeover?

She's taken a hard left from the "do it for the art" hipster bangs of last fall, and has opted for a more romantic vibe. It's hard to say if this is a permanent style, but she continues to look flawless.