If you’re under the impression that bangs are a big commitment due to regular trims, wait until you find yourself wanting to grow them out. Deciding to move on from bangs is easy; the struggle is the months it takes to fully grow them out. It’s so hard because they constantly change, framing the face at different lengths. According to celebrity stylist Justine Marjan, it requires patience and creative styling to blend with your current cut. The biggest myths about growing bangs is that you shouldn’t touch them, but that’s farther from the truth.
Justine Marjan explained that super unflattering blunt bangs need weight taken out and to be shorter in the center to frame the face. Here are some tips to handle the awkward stages: hairstyles like braids, pins, or twists can help. I got my bangs and maybe it was a good decision at the time, but I was ready to say goodbye. The problem is, it’s not easy. It takes patience to restore your hair to its original length. While waiting, it’s tough, but don’t give up. Remember there is another way to make it work. I’ve outlined different stages of this feat, which requires self-reflection and avoiding major changes during emotionally turbulent times. Craftiness is needed. Learning to manage this will be less painful with some homework first. Mastering each style stage is integral to avoiding breaking a cold sweat. Helping a young loved one through these tumultuous waters makes the journey easier.
Hairstyles for Growing Out Bangs
Pin ‘Em Back
Growing out bangs can be a fun challenge. When your bangs get too long, use bobby pins, clips, or barrettes to style them. Opt for a dainty look for something elegant, or go for a dramatic clip to make a statement. Pull your bangs to the side, part them in the middle, or push them straight back. Whatever way makes you feel confident works best. As styles change, so might the way you style your bangs. Embrace the change and experiment with different looks.
Embrace the ‘Slick-Back’ Styles
For overgrown bangs, try slick-back styles. Use gel and a bristle brush to slick your hair away from your face. Plaster the rest against your head. Bobby pins can help. This versatile look is great for a high bun, low braid-ponytail, or bubble braids. Your hair type will look smooth and sleek. This favorite hairstyle works well for any state of growth.
Twist or Braid Them Away from the Face
A tried-and-true way to grow out bangs is to twist or French braid your hair and pin it in place. This classic style keeps your face clear. For extra pizzaz, experiment with different braid styles like fish-tails or Dutch braids.
Switch to Side Bangs
When bangs start to droop over your eyes or feel unmanageable, switch to a side part. This transition to side-swept bangs is easier than you realize. It’s a flexible, low-maintenance hairstyle that helps with growing them out and gives you a fresh look to rock.
Transition to Curtain Bangs
When your bangs reach a certain length, part them in the middle and style as curtain bangs. This fun twist on the normal fringe adds life to your hair and frames the face.
Adapt Your Hair Cut
Scheduling haircuts during the process is a great way to keep your hair looking uniform. Layering without trimming helps your bangs stay blended and not outgrown. This is important for curtain bangs to complete the style.
Use a Hair Scarf to Pull Them Back
Struggling with bangs? Try an effortless boho style using hair scarves. Tie a pattern you like around your head like a headband. This keeps bangs in place and hides short, spiky hairs in the back.
Style Your Bangs Away from the Face
Style your bangs with a blow-drying technique and a round brush. Pull them away from your face for added volume. Use rollers (hot, velcro, or regular) to perfect the look. You’ll be rocking that Rachel Green style in no time. This hairstyle is worth the effort when growing out your bangs. The trick works well and pairs nicely with tips on how to maintain permed hair.
Parted Slightly
For a cool-girl look, let your growing-out bangs do their own thing like Ina Garten. Use texture spray for a hint of hold and a woke-up-like-this tousle. This gives you some control over your strands.
Styled With A Headband
A trusty headband is a beneficial product for any woman looking to grow out bangs. Whether it’s a bejeweled version for night out or a bandana tied with a knot for errands, the sky’s the limit. It can help you forget your bangs.
Paired With A Third Up
If your hair feels weighty around your face, let longer bangs run free while pulling back the one-third section. This will lighten the look. Use a spritz of light-hold hairspray to help bangs stay in place if needed.
Swept To The Side And Waved
Forget preconceived notions; growing out bangs isn’t a cringe-worthy affair. A bold side part with soft waves will camouflage longer bangs. Curl them in the same direction as your face-framing pieces. Use styling serum and a fine mist of hairspray to help keep hair in line.
Secured Back With Accessories
Invest in on-trend hair accessories when you grow out bangs. Channel the look with resin bobby pins to tuck back and secure. Place them a couple inches from the face, ideally above the ear. Double up by stacking pins for varying lengths or thick bangs to stay with one clip.
Blow-Dried With A Slight Bend
If your growing-out bangs are a tad long, here’s the fix. Use a round brush and give them a shot with the blow dryer to bend and lift them comfortably out of eyeshot. Avoid the overboard under-curl trend from the ’90s. For more tips, check out how to diffuse hair.
Finished With Product
To keep bangs out of your face, use hair products as your best friend. Like an HGTV star, style your pixie with curls and curl styling products. Apply Ouai Matte Pomade for texture and soft hold. Gently twirl and fix with a bobby pin to stay. For more tips, check out how to keep my hair straight overnight.
Swept Into A Shaggy Bob
Sweep your bangs to the side and let them blend into a shag hairstyle as they grow out. Adding layers and a side part can help keep the longer bangs out of your eyes. This way, you can effortlessly transition to a chic shag while maintaining style and comfort. Choosing the right hair cut for your face shape enhances the overall look, ensuring your hairstyle complements your features seamlessly. From personal experience, incorporating layers makes the process smoother and more fashionable.
Relaxed Ponytail
A relaxed ponytail can embrace longer bangs and add softness to everyday hairstyles. Use face-framing techniques to enhance feminine style. Let wisps fall naturally around the face, transforming a basic ponytail into a flirty, painless process with added advantage.
Curtain Bangs
Grow out short bangs with a simple middle part. Curtain bangs ease the growing-out process, blending with surrounding hair. Style with gel at the roots, using a round brush and blow dryer for effortless elegance.
Embrace Curtain Bangs
To get through the initial stage of growing out your bangs, style your fringe into a curtain shape. Apply gel to roots at the front of the hairline when hair is damp. Blow dry with a small round brush for desired effect.
Try a Lived-In Style
Once you hit the two-month mark, you can style your hair with a fluffy French girl texture. I follow Marjan’s advice by spritzing my hair with a texture-boosting hairspray like Tresemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hairspray Hold Level 1: Texture. Then, I place no-crease clips at the front to set my hair in a wave pattern.
Opt for Face-Framing Layers
When bangs are almost grown, blend them into your hair by taking hair length up and layering around the face. If you’re attached to the length and don’t want to take it up, try Hidden Crown Hair clip-in extensions to blend the front pieces.
Conclusion
Growing out bangs can be challenging but achievable with patience and creativity. Use versatile styles like braids, pins, or headbands. Experiment with different looks, adapt your haircut, and embrace changes for a smooth transition.
FAQ’s
How long does it take bangs to fully grow out?
According to Dilek Onur-Taylor, bangs typically grow out in three to four months, but it varies by person. The fringe style, length, and how fast hair grows (about half an inch per month) also matter.
What haircut to get when growing out bangs?
Try a Shaggy Bob with a side part and layers to keep longer bangs out of your eyes. Sweep bangs to the side to blend into the shag hairstyle. If you want to switch it up, shaggy layers can play with longer bangs using a middle part.
How to hide bangs when growing them out?
Use Bobby pins, hair clips, or headbands to hold bangs in place. Sweeping strands back to make bangs virtually disappeared. This trick works even with really short bangs.
Do bangs make you look younger?
Bangs can add personality and youth to your appearance. Blunt bangs draw attention to the middle of your face and can reveal or hide your age. Ensure the correct length to accentuate facial features without casting shadows.
