Bangs require committing to the ultimate hair chop. After months of contemplation, when you finally take the plunge, you find yourself looking at a whole new woman in the mirror. Voila! This immediate gratification is what makes bangs so appealing.
So, whether you’re yet to pick the scissors or you’ve already taken the leap of faith and are looking for a bang inspiration, your search ends here. We’ve rounded up a list of fringe hairstyles that you will want to try at home yourself.
Best Bangs Hairstyles
1. Bob With Bangs
Step 1: The best way to get started styling this look is to use the Innisfree My Hair Recipe Repairing Hair Mist.
Step 2: Using the Philips Selfie Straightener, iron your hair in sections until your tresses look sleek and straight.
Step 3: With the help of a curler, lightly tong the ends to curl them inwards and along your jawline.
Step 4: Perfection is key to nailing this look. Opt for Schwarzkopf Taft Keratin Hair Spray Ultra Strong 4 to tame flyaways.
2. Braided Bun With Bangs
Step 1: Using your fingertips, run a dollop of Matrix Opti.Care Smooth Straight Split End Serum Shea Butter through your tresses.
Step 2: With the help of a tail comb, set your bangs free. Backcomb the rest of your crown hair to create faux volume.
Step 3: Bring together the rest of your hair to create a side braided bun.
Step 4: For a pop of glam, accessorize the bun using embellishments.
Step 5: To hold this artwork in place, set it with Hair4Real Hair Spray.
3. Messy Plait With Parted Bangs
Step 1: Take a coin size amount of Mamaearth Onion Hair Serum on your palms and run your fingers through your hair to evenly distribute it.
Step 2: Part your hair in the middle and let your baby bangs fall free on the sides. Backcomb the rest of your crown hair to make it look fuller.
Step 3: Gather the rest of your hair to create a loose plait. Pull out a few stray strands at every stitch for a messier look.
Step 4: Secure the plait with a hair tie. We vouch for the Invisibobble Sweetheart Sweet Plum Moon Rubber Band to hold your hair snag-free.
Step 5: Our hair bible recommends generous spritzes of a hair mist for a glossy finish.
4. French Braid With Centre Parted Long Bangs
Step 1: Comb through your tresses and part your hair in the middle. Spray Yves Rocher Volume And Substance Amplifying Spray to add some oomph to your flat bangs on the sides.
Step 2: Gather all your hair at the nape of your neck and weave a regular fishtail braid.
Step 3: Secure the end of the braid with an elastic tie. Tug at the sections for a fuller looking braid.
Step 4: Once you’re done with your braid, set it with a few spritzes of Godrej Professional Shine Spray, for Instant Shine with No Frizz for a glossy finish.
5. Bangs With Outward Curls
Step 1: Apply an anti-frizz serum and comb through your tresses.
Step 2: For bangs that look sleek and defined, straighten them with Vega Adore Flat Hair Straightener -VHSH-18 and let them fall free on your forehead.
Step 3: Using a curler, lightly tong along the ends with Agaro Hair Curler to create outward curls.
Step 4: A few spritzes of Giovanni Organic LA Hold Hair Spray should hold your style in place.
6. Ponytail With Bangs
Step 1: Straighten your hair with the Agaro Hair Straightening Brush.
Step 2: Set your bangs free on your forehead and backcomb the rest of your crown hair for faux volume.
Step 3: Gather your hair into a super-high ponytail at the crown of your head.
Step 4: Secure with a bungee tie. Take a section of hair and wrap it around the bungee for a classy look.
Step 5: Mist your hair with the Wella Professionals EIMI Mistify Me Strong Spray to tame flyaways.
7. Top-knot Bun With Bangs
Step 1: Comb through your tresses and let your bangs fall naturally along your forehead.
Step 2: Gather your tresses to form a high ponytail. Secure it tight with a hair tie.
Step 3: Grab the length of your ponytail and begin twisting it around the root. Continue doing it until you’ve wrapped the entire length.
Step 4: Tuck the end into the bun with the help of TS Hairpin Plain Bob Pins.
Step 5: Pull out a few wisps of hair from the sides for a dreamy look and spritz the Tresemme Compressed Micro Mist Invisible Hold Natural Finish Texture Hold Level 1 Hair Spray for salon-like finish.
8. Sleek face-contouring hairstyle with side swept bangs
Step 1: Take a dime size amount of L'Oreal Paris Smooth Intense Instant Smoothing Serum and apply it evenly along your tresses.
Step 2: Comb your tresses and part them so as to create side swept bangs that frame your face.
Step 3: Using Vega Ease Curl VHCH-01 Hair Curler, lightly tong the ends to curl them inwards and along your jawline.
Step 4: Seeking perfection? Opt for Moroccanoil Luminious Hair Spray Medium to tame flyaways.
FAQs On Bangs Hairstyles
1. What is the Korean bangs hairstyle?
Korean bangs are different from the traditional front bangs hairstyle because they are wispy and thin enough to ensure your forehead is not entirely covered. They are usually shorter in the middle and longer on the sides. Also known as see-through fringes, these bangs look much more relaxed and end between your top lashes and brows. Korean bangs therefore are not denser like the regular bangs thereby looking softer and more visually appealing.
2. Kindly suggest products that would help maintain my fringes’ hairstyle.
- Blow dryer- If you blow dry your fringes, it will help you achieve the bouncy finish so you won’t have to deal with flat bangs.
Nykaa Recommends: Ikonic Professional Atom Mini Hair Dryer - Dry shampoo- Brushing your bangs too many times in day can make them look greasy. Spritzing a good dry shampoo is your best bet at bangs that have an added volume and don’t look flat or greasy.
Nykaa Recommends: BBLUNT Back To Life Dry Shampoo For Instant Freshness Spring Fling - Shine serum- Bangs take the centre stage which is why the last thing you want is for them to lack lustre and look dull. It’s always a good idea to tease through your fringes with a good glossy serum that delivers shine and brings life to your bangs.
Nykaa Recommends: Godrej Professional Protect Shine Serum with Jojoba Oil, with Heat Protection and Nourishment - Flat iron- For perfectly coiffed bangs that look sleek, count on a flat iron. It works as a quick fix for frizzy bangs that are all over the place. Although, before you reach out to the straightener, apply a heat protecting serum.
Nykaa Recommends: Philips Kera Shine Straightener (BHS386/00), Livon Heat Protect Serum - Hair spray- Bad hair days are mostly triggered by not-so-good weather conditions. Opting for the right hair spray will tame frizz and flyaways to keep your fringes looking smooth and unaffected all day.
Nykaa Recommends: Wella Professionals INVIGO Nutri Enrich Nourishing Anti Static Spray (For Dry And Damaged Hair)
3. Suggest cute hairstyles with bangs that won’t require me to compromise on my hair length.
You can go for layered long hair with bangs or long hair with side bangs for a voluminous look. Side bangs are especially great as they won’t require months of growing out your hair. In a few months or so, you can tuck the fringes behind your ears.
