Ever cut your hair to get bangs or try out that new fringe style, but then got sick of them? Then you thought “Oh no now I have to keep them like this because I don’t want to go through that awkward grow-out-the-bangs stage“!
I’m happy to tell you that this is not necessarily true! Growing out bangs doesn’t have to be so terrible. There are some specific things you can do while you grow them out to make you look better and ALSO to make them grow faster. Don’t forget, lots of side-swept bang hairstyles look really good, so don’t be afraid to try them.
Here’s some tips for growing out bangs:
1. Use a cool, stretchy-type hairband
Getting a really nice, fashionable hairband is awesome because you can use it any time while you are growing out those bangs. Ever cut them wayyyy to short? Well just slap on a hairband and no one will ever know.
You can put the hairband along your hairline most of time, or you can push it back just a little further to make sure you get all of the leftover hair that might be sticking out.
2. Use hairspray
You can use some hairspray to keep your bangs back or to the side for lots of side-swept bang styles. You can use bobby pins to pin back your hair and then use some hairspray to really keep it there. It sounds simple, but sometimes the simple things make a big difference when you are growing out your bangs.
3. Different parts for different looks
When pinning your bangs back, or using a headband, or trying out side-sweep looks, don’t be afraid to try out different parts of your bangs. Try dividing them down the middle and use some pins and hairspray to make them stay. Or use some wax or gel and slide them straight back off your forehead. Don’t be afraid to experiment, and have some fun with it!
4. Patience is key!
Staring at your bangs all day wishing they were longer won’t make them grow any faster! Just remember to have fun trying out different styles while you wait. Look online for hairstyles for growing bangs out. If you just cut your hair to bangs and really don’t like them, don’t worry…in about 3 weeks there will be plenty of hair for you to style while you wait for them to grow back.
Like I said, while growing out bangs, there are tons of styles you can try. Here is one you can try during that transitional stage. Wispy cut layers all over gives this style plenty of edge and shape, and is always great for women with round or oval faces. The bangs are jagged cut to frame the face and complete the over-all look perfectly. Here are the steps for getting this style at home:
Step 1: Apply Moisturizer – Apply a small amount of moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.
Step 2: Use Medium Radial Brush – A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.
Step 3: Use Blowdryer to Kick Out the Back: Starting at the nape/back of the hair, place your brush on top of the section and blow-dry down starting from the roots and using tension as you go. Next, place the blow-dryer underneath the hair and continue to blow-dry the ends out. Make sure to follow the brush with the blow-dryer in an outwards direction. If you like fuller flicks, hold the ends out and roll them up into the brush and apply the heat for longer.
Step 4: Use a Blowdryer to Kick Out the Sides: To blow-dry the sides, take out your first sections from the front and clip the rest of the hair up. Place your brush on top of the section, and starting from the roots, blow-dry down using tension as you go. Next, place the blow-dryer underneath the hair and continue to blow-dry the ends out. Continue this step until the hair is dry.
Step 5: Blow dry the Crown: To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.
Step 6: Blow Dry the Bangs: When blow-drying your bangs forward, clip your hair back leaving only your bangs out. Position your bangs evenly in your brush, taking the hair in a forward direction. Blow-dry from roots to ends, keeping the tension consistent, and evenly distribute heat over the whole section of hair that you are working on. Repeat until the hair is dry. This will stop any frizz that may occur.
Step 7: Apply Wax to the Back: Using wax and your fingers grab the mid-lengths of your hair and then drag it out and upwards for a full and messy result. Remember not to overdo the wax or your result will be a flat and greasy style.
Step 8 : Flick Sides Using Wax: Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips, and then starting about halfway down the hair shaft, pinch and drag the hair in a downward motion before flicking the ends out. Remember not to apply too much wax as it will weigh your hair down when your growing out bangs.
Step 9: Style Bangs Using Wax: Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips, and then using your fingers, rake through your bangs pinching the ends as you go to create a feathered, textured effect.
Step 10: Apply Smoothing Shine: Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.
Step 11: Apply Hairspray: To finish this hairstyle for growing out bangs, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.
And that’s all for these growing out bangs tips. I hope you try this technique, or at least a variation of this technique, next time you are thinking of changing your look. Growing out bangs can be fun, so remember these tricks and good luck with those bangs!
