Making blunt bangs look their best primarily involves consistent styling and maintenance.
Essential Styling Techniques
To ensure your blunt bangs lay correctly and maintain their shape, styling them while they are still damp is key.
According to Fitzsimons, the best way to style blunt bangs is to blow dry them downward as soon as your hair is towel dried to keep their shape intact. This immediate styling prevents them from drying in an undesirable direction or developing cowlicks.
For added body and lift, Fitzsimons suggests using a barrel brush while blow-drying.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Immediate Action: As soon as your hair is towel-dried, section off your bangs.
- Downward Drying: Using a blow dryer with a nozzle attachment (optional but helpful), direct the airflow downward onto your bangs while gently brushing them straight down with your fingers or a paddle brush.
- Adding Volume: If you desire more volume or a slight curve, switch to a small barrel brush. Place the brush under your bangs near the root, and blow dry downwards while gently pulling the brush through to the ends. You can slightly roll the brush under at the very end for a subtle curl.
- Cool Shot: Finish with the cool shot button on your dryer to set the style.
Ongoing Maintenance Tips
Beyond daily styling, regular maintenance is crucial for maintaining the perfect blunt look.
- Regular Trims: Blunt bangs require frequent trims to stay sharp and prevent them from looking heavy or overgrown. Aim for a trim every 3-4 weeks.
- Manage Oil: Bangs sit directly on your forehead, which can get oily. Keep a travel-size dry shampoo handy to refresh them between washes.
- Heat Protection: If you use heat tools like a flat iron for extra smoothness or to correct any stray hairs, always apply a heat protectant spray first.
- Sleeping: To prevent bangs from getting creased or flattened overnight, you can try clipping them to the side with a flat clip or wearing a silk bonnet or pillowcase.
Products That Help
- Heat Protectant Spray: Essential if using heat tools.
- Light Hold Hairspray: To keep bangs in place without stiffness.
- Dry Shampoo: To absorb oil and add freshness.
- Smoothing Serum (tiny amount): To tame frizz or flyaways on the ends.
By incorporating these styling techniques and maintenance tips, especially blow-drying them downward immediately after washing as recommended by Fitzsimons, you can keep your blunt bangs looking sharp and stylish.
