Here, actress Elsa Pataki sports blunt bangs with long, wavy hair. In the preceding pages, you see sideswept bangs, super short bangs, mussy bangs and much more.
Some tips if you have bangs or want to get them:
- Consider the upkeep. Bangs take regular trims. Ask your stylist if they offer free bang trims or learn how to trim your own bangs.
- Bangs look best on hair that's naturally straight, but you can pull them off if you have wavy hair and blow them out straight. Bangs do not work well on curly hair.
- Dry bangs first before drying the rest of your hair. Your bangs are shorter so they dry faster, which is why you want to catch them before they dry all wonky. To dry bangs hold the nozzle above hair, blasting the air downward. Use a paddle brush to dry bangs sideswept over to the left first, then over to the right. Keep doing this until bangs are dried. This keeps them straight.
- You may need a good flat-iron. See my list of the best flat irons.
- We love the look of thick, heavy bangs and side-swept bangs. Just avoid the thin, wispy, all-one-length bang -- it will make your face look "boxy" and dated. A very hot look right now are thick bangs paired with long, wavy layers. Sexy. (You'll see pictures in this gallery).
- Not ready for the thick bangs? Try side-swept bangs paired with long layers. Layering hair with bangs works best because it's less boxy while allowing your hair to grow out without looking too extreme if you decide to grow out the trend.
