The Ultimate guide to Bangs

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Bangs are one of the easiest ways to change your look without having to sacrifice length of your hair or make a dramatic change in color. But for such a quick hair makeover, there’s still a lot to consider before making the cut. As you know, I recently cut bangs myself, so I thought I’d share a few of the tips I learned in the process. Here is my comprehensive beauty guide to cutting bangs…

Get inspired.From blunt, heavy bangs to wispy, side-swept bangs, there’s a lot of variety in the fringe family. Before making the cut, I suggest you spend plenty of time looking through magazines or on Pinterest and gathering inspiration. Then, take these reference images to your hairstylist when you go to get your bangs cut. When I cut my fringe, I had a modern Brigitte Bardot look in mind and I brought along plenty of inspiration images to work with.Find the right fringe for your face.Once you identify what type of bangs you like, ask yourself how they will suit your face. While short, micro-fringe may have looked chic on Audrey Hepburn, that doesn’t mean it’s right for everybody. Blunt, eyebrow-length bangs are a good option if you have a long, narrow face because they will make your face appear more oval. Soft, side-parted bangs look lovely on heart-shaped faces. Long, side-swept bangs look good on almost anyone. You can straighten them or wear them wavy if you have natural curls. However, everyone’s face shape and hair texture is a little different, which leads me to my next tip…Try on a hairpiece.Even if you have a whole collection of inspiration images saved at this point, you’ll still want to try your bangs on for size. After a rather unfortunate bob incident a few years ago, I’ve made a habit of visiting a wig store before making any drastic changes to my cut or color (it makes for a pretty fun adventure). Find a clip-on bang that matches your hair color and texture as closely as possible, and see what you will look like before making the actual cut.Be prepared for monthly maintenance.Many people don’t realize how fast their hair really grows until they have bangs. While most hairstylists don’t charge just for bang trims, it can be a pain to keep running back and forth to your salon every six weeks. Side-swept bangs require less maintenance, but blunt cuts can start falling across your eyes as soon as four weeks after you last cut them. So, unless you’re a pro when it comes to at-home trims, be prepared to stop by your stylist regularly to maintain the shape and length of your fringe.One more thing to remember is that you can always trim more but you can’t grow it back immediately, so start with longer bangs and go from there. Also, know that when the time comes to grow out your bangs, the process may take a while. Be prepared to get creative with your hairstyles and hair accessories while you are waiting for your fringe to grow long enough to blend in with the rest of your hair.Are you considering cutting bangs?

How to Make Your Curls Hold

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Every girl wants her hair to look as good at the end of the night as it does when you step out of the salon. And as a girl with stick-straight strands let me tell you… there’s nothing more frustrating than spending 45 minutes curling your tresses only to have your perfect waves fall flat before you’ve made it out the door. So with New Year’s Eve in mind, today I’m sharing a few secrets for flawless, lasting curls. Without further ado, here are a few useful tips I’ve come across…

Start with day-old hair.

Your hair’s natural oils give your hair texture and make your strands more moldable. So if you plan on curling your hair, don’t wash it for a day or two. If your scalp feels too oily sans shampoo, sprinkle a little dry shampoo along the roots and leave the rest dirty.

Skip the deep conditioner.

Deep conditioning treatments have a tendency to weigh hair down and make it harder to style. So if you know you’ll be curling your hair, stick to a lightweight conditioner and save the more intense hydrating treatments for another day.

Pick the right products.

Many people make the mistake of piling on products after curling and using nothing before. But stiff, crunchy curls are not the goal here. So before you take a curling iron to your mane, start with a light weight styling lotion to give your hair some texture. It’s also a good idea to use a heat-protecting product so you don’t fry your strands. Once you are done curling your whole head of hair, finish by misting your curls with a light hairspray (I recommend Elnett Volume Extra Strong Hold). Use just enough hairspray to make your strands stay without feeling stiff.

Use the right tools.

Having the right tools makes all the difference. To begin, make sure you’ve selected an iron with the right size barrel. For hair that doesn’t hold a curl well, I recommend a ¾-inch barrel. The curls will be tight without looking ringlet-y, and will loosen as the day goes on. If your hair holds a curl better than mine does, choose a 1-inch iron for instant beachy waves. Also, if your hair always falls flat, consider investing in a professional grade curling iron. For a long time I was trying to curl my hair with a drugstore brand, and it was only when I switched to a higher-end iron that I realized my hair could hold a curl. I recommend aNuMe curling wand or the Sarah Potempa Beachwaver if you’re willing to invest, or Hot Tools to get the most bang for your buck.

Try the post-iron pin.

 Once you release your hair from the iron, simply pin the curl to your head until it sets. Once your entire head is pinned, mist it with hairspray. Then, carefully unpin your curls and comb through them with your fingers.

Braid before bed.

This timesaving trick is the one I use most often. If you know you’re going to curl your hair the next day, sleep with it in a braid or two (depending on how thick your hair is). The next morning you will wake up with instant textured waves—the perfect canvas to take a curling iron to.

Do you have any tricks you use to curl your hair?

I hope that all of these tips help!

also check out my tip to grow your hair.