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Right now, everyone from Michelle Obama to Amy Poehler is sporting bangs. Know who else is? Yours truly (photo proof). Yup, I got bangs back around Thanksgiving when I decided that I wanted to adopt more of a “Taylor Swift in the big city” style. As far as my bangs history, I had them for a while in college, then grew my hair back out before this latest cut.
I love my bangs, but they also do take some effort to keep them looking as fabulous as they did the day I got them at the salon. Over the years I’ve learned (and okay, forgot and then re-learned) some golden rules of bangs care. Here are the things that I not only wish I had known before I got my bangs, but also a few tips and tricks I learned along the way that has made rocking bangs a blast:
Think On It
I make very impulsive hair choices and with bangs, you want to really think out your decision. You can't immediately tape your bangs back on if you don't like them once they've been cut, so just give it a little thought before you go through with it so the whole style isn't tinged with regret. Source: Shutterstock.comBring A Picture
I love cutting my hair, but I don't always know how to describe what I want. I would just be like, "Uhh, bangs?" Bringing a picture has been a huge help when it comes to showing the sort of bang length or style (side-swept or straight across?) that I am hoping to get this go around. Source: Shutterstock.comHave Your Glasses Handy
I basically wear glasses all the time, but often when I go get my hair cut, I'll wear my contacts (it avoids the awkwardness of having to comment on how my hair looks when I cannot see the mirror two feet in front of me). However, I like to gauge the length of my bangs with both my glasses on and off, so that they aren't too long or too short for me to wear them comfortably both ways. Source: Shutterstock.comHeadbands Are Your Friends...
Back up plans are key with bangs. There are some days they won't go where you want, or if you decide to grow them out, you may want them out of the way. Headbands especially offer a fun variety of colors and styles that can jazz up your look so people won't even realize it's to fix a bangs-related issue. They are also a huge help when it comes to working out. Source: Shutterstock.com...And So Are Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are another lifesaver. A headband is great to incorporate into your outfit, but if you are out with friends and your bangs start acting up, it's great to just have some spare bobby pins thrown in your bag to just pin them out of the way. A little comb can also be a big help to just give your bangs some life mid-day. Source: Shutterstock.comMake Peace With Your Hair Dryer
As a general rule, I hate using my hair dryer. I prefer to just let my hair dry naturally. I noticed with bangs though, that they never dry the way I want unless I take a few extra seconds to style them with my hair dryer. I get super frustrated when my bangs are all wispy or get stuck in weird angles, but I've found taking a few minutes to blow dry them in the morning keeps them full and right where I want them. Source: Shutterstock.comDry Shampoo Is Your BFF
My bangs are always more oily than the rest of my hair which is super frustrating, especially since I don't want to wash my hair every day. Meet dry shampoo! It allows me to keep my bangs clean and less oily, without having to justify taking a shower just so my bangs can get clean. Source: Shutterstock.comWash Your Face
I don't actually know if it's because my forehead is oily that my bangs get oily or vice versa, but the point is that my skin breaks out a lot more when I have bangs. To minimize break outs when I have bangs, I try to stay even more on top of my skin cleanliness in order to make sure both my skin and my hair are happy. Source: Shutterstock.comPlan For Trims
I forgot that hair grows and that after a few weeks, my bangs wouldn't stay the same length. I do not trust myself to trim my bangs, but I have some very talented friends who have helped me out. There is also the option to get them done professionally. Just remember that trims are something you'll have to plan for to keep your bangs at the length you want (and so that you can see). Source: Shutterstock.comThey'll Grow Back
I get bored with my hair really easily, so even though I do think my decision to get bangs through, after a few months, I usually find myself itching to do something different with my hair. At these times, I just remind myself to be patient because my bangs will grow out before I know it. In addition, if for some reason you get a bad bangs cut, remember that it isn't permanent and it will just take a little time for the situation to get fixed. Source: Shutterstock.comDo you have bangs? What do you love about them? What about your bangs can sometimes be frustrating? What tips would you give to a friend who was looking to get bangs? Tell us in the comments!
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I have shaggy side swept fringe bangs that I have cut myself for two years. In this article, I think its directed toward more easy going bangs and not spiky hard to handle in your eyes bangs.
Here’s my personal advice for my bang type;
1) hairspray. When I get ready in the morning I throw my bangs in my face and position them correctly and spray it a few times. Set for all day!
2) outline bangs when hair is wet after cleaning. Put them in your face and connect bobby pins so the swoop part is good. It’ll dry soo much easier.
3) some days are just too crazy to have bangs in your eyes. When its like this, put a bobby pin in your hair to keep them up or spray the bangs when in the position with hairspray to give them a different look.
4) always clean your forehead!!!!!! gahh! Bumps all over your forehead kind of sucks!
lool! that is so true, i got bangs last month and my haircut all of, it was a great decision but it requires a lot of work! it id fab but i now spend so much time blow dryibg and bobby pinnning! but i find to grow it out as i have had a love hate relationship with them i suppose, but gurls, if u get bangs get dry shampoo and bother to wash and blow dry it, it will make a huge difference, x
The growing out phase is difficult and long. The nuisance of having your hair in your eyes all the time is serious. It isn’t good for your skin. There are challenges to using night creams or almost any substance on your face because your bangs will get stuck in it and pick up the oils from your makeup, etc. They have to be trimmed all the time, like every couple of weeks and you may say you won’t take scissors to them yourself, but you WILL and it will show. If your hair is fine, the bangs will suck a lot of volume out of your overall head of hair.
If you really must do it, invest in a lot of headbands and hair clips. You’ll need them. I wore bangs for many, many years and have finally grown them out (not as easy as it sounds). I’ll never have bangs again. But if you want to try it, it’s only hair after all!
I have had bangs on and off throughout my life, and I know exactly what it feels like to have a love/hate relationship with them. Therefore, I have one thing to add to this list: If you are an avid sports-player like myself, I would seriously consider NOT getting them if I were you, or at least until the season is over. This includes if you have gym class or like to play sports during your break or anything. Because it seems like when you need to get them out of your face the most (i.e. while playing sports), that’s when they’re gonna start bein’ stubborn on you and they won’t stay in place. And nothing is worse than trying to make them at least decent after gym class, all in a panic to get to your next class. Just sayin’