Many of us have a love and hate relationship with bangs. It’s a classy hairstyle that can instantly amp up your whole look, but there will always be days when they can become quite unruly. Instead of having to clip them on days when your hair is feeling moody, there are simple tricks and products you can use that can solve your styling woes. Ahead, celebrity hairstylist Mycke Arcano shares his expertise on how to make your fringe look elevated and mess-free. Let’s go through it below!
The Best Tools and Products for Styling Bangs, According to a Hairstylist
1. Dry Shampoo
One concern when it comes to bangs is that it can get oily especially when we sport it in this humid climate. To avoid being seen with an oily-looking fringe, Mycke advises to use a mattifying or a dry shampoo as your fringe prep. Plus, having your bangs mattified can help in keeping your forehead free from unwanted pimples!
Not sure what to buy? Try this unscented dry shampoo from Not Your Mother’s. It’s oil-absorbing, odor-eliminating, and safe for people with sensitive skin.
Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo, P695, NOT YOUR MOTHER’S, Beauty Bar
2. Hair Dryer
If you are struggling with your bangs because of a stubborn cowlick, Mycke says, “a good blowout towards the face is always key!” Right after a wash, train your bangs to set in the position you wish by giving it a blowout with your go-to hair dryer. This should conceal the awkward partition that usually occurs in your fringe.
Panasonic EHNE82, P3998, PANASONIC, Abenson
3. Hairspray
Want to keep your bangs steady and budge-proof? Mycke suggests to set it with a good amount of strong hold hairspray to keep it in place. So that no matter what activity or environment you’re in, your bangs will always stay in place.
For an affordable pick, you can use the Tresemmé Salon Finish Extra Hold to keep your fringe under control. It also provides a comfortable wear without stickiness and stiffness involved.
Salon Finish Extra Hold, P198, TRESEMMÉ, Watsons
4. Velcro Rollers
Wispy bangs may be the most popular choice for a fringe right now. Although, this delicate hairstyle can turn get unmanageable throughout the day. To keep your wispy bangs in place, Mycke advises to "properly set with small velcro hair rollers before going to any event or shoot [to] keep the wispy details of the fringe. Then finish off with a hairspray."
6pcs Self-Grip Velcro Rollers Set, P58, GLADKING, Shopee
5. Mini Iron
If your fringe is quite long, he suggests using a curling iron to curl your hair outward for a more dramatic look. This is perfect for people who want to bring their curtain bangs up a notch! Mycke says he always uses a small mini iron to achieve this look. You can try this 2-in-1 hair iron from Braun to give a variety of spunk to your bangs.
2-in-1 Curling Iron and Straightener, P3299, BRAUN, Abenson
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