THE PERFECT SIDE BANG
There are a few tricks when it comes to making your bangs sweep perfectly to one side, is what I say to all my clients when they tell me
"I can never style my bangs like you can".
Can you all relate?!?! You are standing there in front of the mirror arguing with yourself, naturally,.. "she did it like this, or maybe it was like this"...feeling frustrated and on the verge of ripping your hair out. ..you give up and continue styling it the way you always have done...sigh
I am going to break it down for you all today...
talking...
bangs..
the side swept ones.
If you are trying to re create this look with damp hair...you can use a round brush and blow dryer instead of a flat iron....or you can power dry and use a flat iron as well....what ever you fancy.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Decide what side you want your bangs to "swoop' to...
(if you have a cowlick I would start the bang from that point and make them swoop to the opposite side)
Comb all forward
Take horizontal sections
(don't mind my roots) :)
Here is the point where you can either round brush
(if your hair is a bit damp still)
or if you are working with worn in hair, use a flat iron.
the key is to go straight down with a little bend inward at the ends.(see pic below)
continue taking horizontal sections and doing the same, flat iron or round brush straight down with a little bend at the end....continue this pattern until all your bangs are going forward.
Now take your last section of bang you just flat ironed....
and back comb at the base(only on the under side) the side you see in the picture.
Do that with all sections..only at the base....then use
your fingers in a rake like motion to smooth (see below pic)
Next, take hair spray and spray on your finger tips and lightly pinch
your bang over to the side....repeat if needed.
Now hold your hand under your bangs and spray with hair spray
...about 10 inches away, you want a mist not a blast!!
And you are done!....
It should stay out of your way and perfectly swept!
Recap
To make it more easy, I broke it down into 5 sections
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Thanks for the step by step!
ReplyDeleteWhat is back comb? I don't understand....
ReplyDeleteLike "teasing". You know how you comb your hair downwards? You just comb UP, against the hair, next to the roots.
DeleteNo its not you stupid bitch
DeleteYes it is you idiot
DeleteI can't believe what I read! Hillari11 asked a simple question so when she tries this, she does it right! What is ur problem ANONYMOUS? With guts like yours, why not give your name? Anonymous is correct n YOU are an ignorant stupid bitch. Pardon my French but people like like you, who think they know everything, shouldn't have to even read the directions. Do us all a favor and stay off the comments list. Hillari11 is correct. You Are an idiot! :)
DeleteIts like 'teasing' your hair. Instead of a regular brushing motion, brush it the opposite direction.
ReplyDeleteSo when you tell your stylist you want "side swept bangs" she might ask, "how thick" or something. Is there a way to describe it to make sure the CUT is good first? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! When it comes to hair pictures are the best communicating tools between you and your stylist! My advice bring in pictures of bangs you like...and tell them you don't want them to "heavy". Depending on your hair type they should cut accordingly! Hope that helps!
DeleteTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I wish I could attach a pic, I've always had to pin my bangs back bc I can't style them. I'm going out on the town tonight to show off my hair in honor of you :)
ReplyDeletehaha! You are too cute! Good for you Alex!
DeleteThis would have been better as a video, I think.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing...ill keep that in mind next time!
DeleteI thought that too at first. But you did a good job of explaining the directions and showing pics. I'm looking forward to trying your technique. Thanks!
DeleteBlew me away! Thank you so very much Ü
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Tracy!
DeleteI have baby fine hair and a high forehead, should I stay away from the side sweep??
ReplyDeleteHi Tina!
DeleteIt would actually be perfect for you! It will make your hair look more full and soften the appearance of your high forehead! Hope that helps
What if your bangs are short? My hair is about midway between my chin and shoulders in a slightly angled bob, and my bangs are only about 1/2 inch past my brows. Does this same technique work with short bangs? I can never get them to lay right! My hair is also super thick.
ReplyDeleteAhhh love this!!! Thank you so much. Will try tomorrow for work.
ReplyDeletewhat is your hair color? I love that blonde. I have dark hair naturally, I tried to highlight it but it's not the same blonde. I yours all over color or ?
ReplyDeleteWhat is a cow lick ??
ReplyDeleteA cow lick is hair that grows in a weird direction or sticks out in a funny way from the rest of your hair. It's because your hair grows in a pattern around or on your head. Sometimes it goes the opposite of what you want or in the direction you are styling!
DeleteDo you have a picture of the before picture?
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Jessica, does this work with shorter bangs? Mine are about an inch shorter than youts
ReplyDeleteThank you SO MUCH! I've been struggling with bangs with a cowlick for so long. This work perfectly!!So glad I saw this on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteAny advice for us blessed/cursed with naturally curly hair? I straighten my hair constantly and side sweep my bangs (or try to anyway) and its the first thing that ends up a wavy mess again when I hit humidity. I use Paul Mitchell skinny serum to help straighten and still a struggle .
ReplyDeleteTry Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum - I've been using it for years, and it works like a charm.
DeleteI'm confused as to which side of the hair sections to backcomb... the side closest to my face or the side closer to the back of my head?
ReplyDeleteclosest to your face.
DeleteI have tried to get this look forever, just tried your method and WOW!
ReplyDeleteIs there a tutorial for regular bangs?
ReplyDeleteYou are heaven sent!! thank you thank you thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I was little a skeptical when it came to the straightening part...but now I'm so happy I found this method! The end result was good :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant step by step at last straightforward and simple ....Love it
ReplyDeleteThx! Can't wait 2 try!
ReplyDeleteI say, this is a great tutorial! Now know that I am 63 years young and it still looks like what I'm trying to achieve. It is funny to me that there is the term "back combing". A long, long time ago it was called "ratting" your hair. How awful!
ReplyDeleteThis is an old woman look so might as well not try it
ReplyDeleteI know right it sucks so bad !who taught this old faget to style her hair
DeleteCoolio used to do his hair just like this!
ReplyDeleteIndeed he did.
ReplyDeletethank you this helpped me a lot!
ReplyDeleteTo you anonymous replyers, yall need to start praying for forgiveness for the way you talk. And for no reason...why get on here just to talk negative! ? This world is coming to a very quick end and you better repent before it is too late! May God be with your souls!
ReplyDeletethanks so much!i have bangs tat never stay in place and i have to flat iron them all the time!its so damaging :( i flat iron them almost every 3-4 hours :( but now im saved thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteAllergic to hairspray and gel, any other suggestions to keep in place?
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