Style Curly Bangs

Common style advice dictates that bangs shouldn't be curly. "Curly bangs" often conjures images of exaggerated '80s-style hairdos. Because of this, many people with curly hair are told that, to look fashionable, they must either straighten out their bangs or settle for having no bangs at all. However, curly bangs have been making a comeback and they are once again on-trend. If you have curly hair and are considering bangs, keep in mind that you must style them differently from straight bangs. If you have straight hair yourself but want the curly bang look, it's also simple to add some curls with a little heat.

Steps

Styling Bangs With Natural Curls

1. Stop using heat. Curly hair is more prone to drying and heat damage. Heat damage can ruin your natural curl pattern. If you want to transition to curly bangs, the first thing you need to do is stop straightening them with heat. Let your bangs grow out for a few months.
2. Get the right cut. Before you style your bangs, they need to be cut properly. Cutting curly hair in general requires more thought than cutting straight hair. This is especially true with bangs, which are highly-visible and leave no room for mistakes.
   • Remember that curls make bangs appear shorter and that your hair will shrink a little as it dries. Leave your bangs a little longer than your straight-haired counterparts'.
   • Each ringlet should be cut individually. Working with your natural curl pattern will help make sure your bangs don't look uneven.
   • If you're cutting your own hair for the first time, hold off on the bangs for now. Practice on the rest of your hair, which is more forgiving. Once you've perfectly trimmed your hair a few times, you can get a little more adventurous and start working with your bangs.
   • If you're getting your hair professionally cut, find a stylist experienced with curly bangs. Some stylists are either inexperienced with curly hair in general or subscribe to the idea that bangs shouldn't be curly. Before booking an appointment, ask him or her about both.
3. Wet your bangs. Either wash your hair or simply add a little water to your bangs. The water may be any temperature you feel comfortable using. If you're planning on washing your hair soon, be sure to do so before styling your bangs. Your hair will likely lose the style next time it gets wet.
4. Pick a curl definer. Curl definers are also marketed as curl enhancing creams and custards. These products work to separate out and define each individual curl. Curl definers help you to avoid the issues of crunchy or greasy hair that can occur with other styling products.
   • If you've never used a curl definer before, you may need to try out a few different products to find the perfect one for your unique hair type.
   • Many curl definers also act as leave-in conditioners. If your hair is particularly dry, look for a definer will extra moisturizing properties.
5. Apply curl definer. Select a small strand of hair from your bangs. It can be wide or thin, depending which best suits your curl pattern. Use a finger to scoop up a tiny portion of definer. You should have just enough to lightly coat the strand. Run your fingers up and down the strand to work the definer into your hair.
6. Gently twist each curl. As you work in the curl definer, use your fingers to make little twists with each small lock. Follow your hair's natural curl pattern; do not wrap your hair around your finger in the opposite direction. Work from right to left across your bangs, applying curl definer and twisting one lock at a time.
7. Dry your hair with a blow dryer paired with a finger diffuser attachment. Once you've finished styling your bangs, you will need to dry them first. To prevent damage, set your hairdryer to the lowest heat and speed possible. Push the diffuser directly into your hair. As you dry, use your fingers to untwist your bangs and fluff them out slightly.
   • A finger diffuser is a device that attaches to the end of a hairdryer and help to prevent damage to your hair by decreasing the strength of airflow. A finger diffuser will keep your curl pattern intact and help you to avoid frizziness.

Adding Curls to Straight Bangs

1. Purchase a thin styling iron. Find one that looks like a miniature version of the larger flat irons typically used to straighten hair. If you already have straight hair, you can use flat irons to actually add wavy, natural-looking curls. An iron with rounded edges is ideal for curling.
   • It's important that the styling iron you choose is very thin. It will be difficult to wrap the short hair of your bangs around a standard thick hair straightener.
2. Pre-heat your iron. Applying even heat throughout the curling process will give you the most consistent results. Make sure your iron is heated to the right temperature before you begin. The temperature you set it to will depend on your hair type:
   • Fine, fragile, or damaged hair should be styled between 250 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
   • A temperature of 300 to 350 degrees is best suited for hair of medium or average thickness. If you aren't sure where your hair falls, try this setting first.
   • Very thick hair is best curled with a typical flat iron's "high" setting, which is usually between 350 and 400 degrees.
3. Clamp the flat iron near your roots. Start by selecting a roughly half-inch strand of hair from your bangs. Bring your flat iron up and clamp the strand between the two plates.
   • Start with a strand on either the far left or far right. Working in a single horizontal direction will make missing a stray lock less likely.
4. Twist your hair around the style iron to create a curl. Rotate your wrist outward and away from your face by one half turn so that your hair becomes wrapped around it. Hold the strand's tip with your free hand and gently pull the iron down towards it. Release the iron once you reach the bottom of your bangs. The entire process, from clamping the release, should take about 5 seconds. Avoid holding the iron in one place for long to avoid burning your hair.
5. Repeat the curl for each strand of hair in your bangs. For a natural look, don't pick the same point to clamp down for each strand. Start each curl either slightly higher or lower than its neighbor. Try to make your curls all the same thickness by separating out similarly-sized strands. If you find doing this on the fly difficult, you can always portion out the strands before you start curling and hold them together with bobby pins.
6. Tousle and set your bangs. Once all of your bangs are in curls, run your fingers through your bangs while twisting your wrist a few times. Finish with a little texturizing spray instead of normal hairspray. If you have naturally straight hair, you probably know that it can be difficult to hold style and volume. Texturizing sprays are great for giving body to fine hair. These sprays are lighter than traditional hairsprays, which can actually weigh curls down.
   • If you're having extra difficulty getting a curl to hold, try ironing again, this time applying some heat-activated mousse to your bangs first.

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This video explains how to define curly bangs using hair gel.

Tips

• Depending on your mood and how your bangs turn out, you can wear them down, to the side, or pinned up.
• Other types of heat curling will also work for creating curly bangs. For a wavy look, use a round curling iron with a wide barrel. For tight ringlets, use one that's very narrow and thin.
• Reconsider wearing bangs in the summer, especially if you have oily skin. Keep in mind that bangs will keep your forehead warm and will trap sweat and dirt. A good seasonal hair style combo is to get bangs cut into your hair in autumn and grow them back out through the year. This is an especially good idea for curly hair, which appears to grow more slowly due to shrinkage and tends to look better with longer bang styles.

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