Bangs can really flatter the face, but, when you're ready to make a change, it seems to take forever to grow. Fortunately, there are many excellent methods to make it grow back without problems, indeed, the wait will be even pleasant. Learn to face the initial stage (the most annoying one), enhance the scaled look you will have in the intermediate stage and pass the final goal without making risky choices (and without cutting the bangs again in a moment of dissatisfaction).
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Tackling the Hardest Stage
Step 1. Arm yourself with hairpins and hair clips
Cute accessories have a very important function while waiting for the fringe to grow back. Use bobby pins and clips to secure it and tuck them into the hairstyles you create. With a little practice, no one will realize that you are facing that hateful regrowth phase.
- Buy bobby pins that match your hair color so you can discreetly pin them to the top or back of your head.
- Buy clips that are tight enough to secure your bangs without ending up with unruly hair.
Step 2. Use headbands
When you don't have time to style and style your hair, headbands come to your rescue. Get a good variety so you can put on a different one every time you need to quickly fix your bangs. To wear it properly, arrange it several inches back from your forehead, then push it slightly forward to create a fifties-style tuft.
- You can use the headbands in combination with braids, ponytails and other crops; are a good alternative to bobby pins.
- In addition to the rigid headbands, it is useful to have bands of fabric on hand.
Step 3. Make a pigtail
Braiding the fringe and pinning it sideways to camouflage with the rest of the hair is helpful while you wait for it to grow back. Gather the bangs on one side and braid it all the way to the ends. Secure the end of the braid to the side under a section of hair to hide the bobby pin.
Step 4. Create high ponytails and buns
These crops are cute and perfect for hiding bangs. Make a ponytail or bun at the top of your head, then pull the bangs back and pin it under the elastic. This way, neither the hairpin nor the end of the bangs will be seen.
Step 5. Gather your hair from the side
Gather the bangs on one side of the forehead and use a bobby pin to pin it right on the ear. Layer longer hair on the bobby pin creating a layer to hide the end of the bangs.
Part 2 of 3: Enhancing the Scaled Look
Step 1. Leave the bangs loose
The tousled and slightly messy look created by a long fringe is a trend in its own right. When the fringe reaches ear height, or lower, you can stop pinning it on the top or back of the head. At this point, it easily blends into the rest of the hair, and you might actually like this face-framing layered hairstyle.
Step 2. Do the side row
If you're more interested in hiding the bangs than showing it, try parting to the side, right or left. Comb the bangs in the opposite direction to that of the parting and tuck it behind the ear. If you like, use some hairspray or gel to fix it. The bangs should be long enough to stay in place without too much trouble.
Step 3. Comb the bangs towards the crown of the head and insert it into a crop
It's long enough to be incorporated into a mid-rise ponytail or chignon, and this beautiful look is perfect for a night out. Apply mousse or gel to the bangs with a comb to fix it before you collect your hair. You may also want to add a couple of bobby pins towards the end of the bangs, near the base of the ponytail.
To give the hairstyle some height, comb the bangs and keep it upright on the head; cotton it from the tips to the scalp. Gather your hair in a mid-rise ponytail. Use a comb to tidy the top layer of the hair before fixing the bangs with a bobby pin
Step 4. Create a wavy hairstyle
Those days when you want to wear your hair down, try to enhance the bangs by doing the following. Part the center part, and divide the fringe evenly on both sides. Use a curling iron to wave the bangs along with the longest strands of hair in the same area; the curls should be facing outward from the face. Inspired by Farrah Fawcett's style. This nice look makes the bangs look neater, and you can try it when you want to have a more sophisticated and less casual hairstyle.
Step 5. Consider a layered cut
To shorten the distance between the bangs and the rest of your hair, you might want to consider cutting your hair. Ask the stylist to create gradual layers between the bangs and the ends of the hair so that the difference won't be too much.
Part 3 of 3: Overcoming the Final Milestone
Step 1. Resist the urge to make a homemade cut
We all looked in the mirror and made the rash decision to grab a pair of paper or kitchen scissors and make up for the indomitable length of the bangs. When you feel this need, do your best to resist. Cutting your hair does not allow you to advance at all, and the chances are that the cut will not go well and therefore you will have to fix it by shortening the bangs even more.
While it's not a good idea to do a home cut, you can definitely trim your bangs every now and then while you wait for it to grow back. Just make sure you tell the hairdresser that you are trying to grow it, so he will know for sure that he only needs to trim a few millimeters of it
Step 2. Stay away from harsh and damaging hair treatments
Whenever you try to grow them, it is best to treat them with extreme care. This means avoiding the harmful treatments, tools and techniques you usually use to create the hairstyles you love. When hair is dry, damaged and broken, it takes longer to grow back. Avoid the following until the bangs have fully grown back:
- Excessive use of the hair dryer (limit it to two or three times a month).
- Excessive use of the straightener or curling iron (limit it to a couple of times a month).
- Tint or discoloration.
- Exposure to harmful chemicals (including chlorine and other pool products).
Step 3. Facilitate hair growth with a healthy lifestyle
Healthy hair starts from the inside, so do your best to have a lifestyle that encourages faster growth. Eating nutritious foods and having good hydration are two great ways to grow bangs. Focus on the following:
- Eat lots of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins. They are found in fish, nuts, olive oil, eggs, and green leafy vegetables.
- Drink lots of water so your hair doesn't dry out. Dry hair tends to break more easily than moisturized hair.
- Quit smoking, as this damages your hair.
Advice
- To make sure you don't get split ends, take care of your hair and moisturize it.
- If you don't want the classic full bangs, you could grow it sideways to have a different tuft.
- Once the fringe has grown to the height of the lower lashes, you may want to try doing a deep side parting. You will get a side tuft; turn it to the opposite direction. At that point, you can attach it to the side or back of the head with a simple hairpin.
- Long bangs are undoubtedly on trend. You can leave it loose or tease it on the crown of your head for a rock star look.
