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Nina Dobrev debuts bangs

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Everybody deserves a second chance, and that includesNina Dobrev’sbangs.

After a five-year hiatus, the 34-year-old revitalized her iconic blunt bangs at Netflix’sTheOut-Lawspremiere on Monday — complete with a series of hard launch posts onInstagram.

While Dobrev first flaunted a chic, slicked ponytail for press day, the actress shared photos of her quick change, courtesy of hair stylistMark Townsend, just hours later.TheVampire Diariesstar is rocking the same eye-grazing accessory she had in 2017, now with long tumbling locks rather than an elegant short bob.

In an interview withEntertainment Tonightin 2017, Dobrev said the decision to originally cut her bangs was a little spontaneous, happening only two hours ahead of a red carpet appearance for her filmFlatliners.Dobrev said she was preparing for her upcoming role as a Parisian artist and “couldn’t have been more excited” when they asked her to commit to the quintessential French cut.

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Nina Dobrev at the premiere of “The Out-Laws” held at Regal L.A. Live on June 26, 2023

Even though she makes it look effortless, Dobrevtold PEOPLE in 2018that the foray into bangs has sometimes made her life more difficult, notably adding a lot of work to her morning routine.

Still, the actress seems thrilled to give the style another go, captioning a TuesdayInstagramslate of photos: “She’s bangin’ for the Outlaws Premiere.” Anothercarousel of photosshared on Instagram included her wearing a faux mustache with her locks. “Chop, chop,” she wrote.

In an exclusive interview withPEOPLE, director Tyler Spindel said they really tried to push the envelope with this movie. “And the cast is incredible,” he continued. “Nina Dobrev and Adam DeVine have such great chemistry as a couple. It made me sad when I realized I’ll never have what they have.”

The Out-Lawsbegins streaming onNetflixon June 30.

source: people.com