They take time and effort to style each morning.
This is something hairstylists want women to know first and foremost.
Women should really think about how much time theyactuallywant to spend styling their hair, says Taylor.
Is getting bangs realistic with the prep time youre willing to put into it?
If the answers no, youre probably going to end up getting frustrated quickly.
Theyre not just a wake up and go kind of thing, explains Maine.
You’ll need to get them trimmed every two to three weeks.
Maintenance is a must.
Most bangs will require a trim every two or three weeks.
On the bright side, a lot of stylists will do them as a complimentary service.
I would prefer for them to come in to me, explains Maine.
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3.
If youre hesitant, start with shaggier bangs.
Its totally OK to be unsure.
Bangs come off as a huge commitment, but they dont have to be.
Maine recommends shaggy bangs that are shorter in the middle and float down to the edges of your eyes.
These grow out easily to frame the face.
So if youre worried about the funky grow-out phase, this layered look can easily be pinned back.
Bonus: This bang out of bang works for just about every face shape.
Be aware of your hair texture and what that means for your bangs.
Wavy hair is great with softer, longer side bangs, explains Taylor.
Something that hits the cheekbones.
If you have have curly or wavy hair, request a dry cut.
Curly hair shrinks up when it dries.
So if you cut bangs wet, you could be in for a shock when they dry.
Its a similar idea for wavy hair Taylor explains.
And bangs leave little room for length mistakes.
Arrive at the salon with your hair completely dry and in its natural state to get the best results.
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6.
Styling with a flatiron every day could lead to heat damage.
A lot of volume in your bangs is not something I recommend, says Maine.
Its more about smoothness.
A blunt bang is the highest maintenance.
We love a solidblunt bang a la Taylor Swift.
However, if you end up disliking them in two-weeks time, be aware they donotgrow out well.
And its not really a style you could push back or wear to the side.
The heavy blunt bang is something you oughta keep sleek each day.
So while bangs donthaveto be a commitment, this particular punch in is.
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8.
You may need to wash them more than you shampoo your hair.
I tell my clients to treat them like an extension of their face, says Maine.
If youre washing your face in the morning, go ahead and wash your bangs as well.
He explains that if you have oily skin, your bangs are going to be extra oily as well.
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