How to Do Side-Swept Bangs at Home
Brigitte Bardot launched a fashion revolution in the 1960s long before Jessica Simpson, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Richie and a myriad of other celebrities appeared on the 21st-century red carpet peering out of side-swept bangs.
The versatility of the side-swept bang allows it to grace virtually all face shapes, ages and hair types. You don't even need a haircut to transform your look from a straight fringe to an elegant side-swept style.
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Things You'll Need
- Styling products -- balm, serum, mousse or gel
- Round radial brush
- Hair clips
- Blow dryer
- Small flat brush (optional)
- Hair wax (optional)
- Hairspray
Instructions
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Wet your entire bang area and apply a dime-size amount of styling balm. Distribute it evenly from the roots to the ends of your hair.
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Clip all other hair away from your face. Grab one section of your bangs and place the round brush underneath it. Apply even pressure, holding your hair out to the side. Direct the airflow of the blow dryer at the roots, first from above the hair and then from underneath. Move the dryer slowly along the hair toward the ends while stretching the hair out with brush and pulling it off to the side. Repeat this several times until all your bangs are dry. Thick or curly ends may require tugging and finishing with a small flat brush.
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Set the style by changing the dryer heat setting to cool and aiming it at your hair. Finish the ends with a bit of gel or wax. Lock in the style by spritzing a minimum of hairspray.
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Tips & Warnings
Using a radial (round vented) brush is key to achieving this style.
Balm works best for this, however serum, mousse and gel can be used.
Use products sparingly to avoid a weighted-down bang.
References
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