I love having bangs and will probably have them for the rest of my life. But sometimes (eh, often) I need a bang trim…badly. Weeks pass and before I know it, I can't see from underneath my fringe, and my hair salon doesn't have an appointment available for another couple weeks (I know I should try and trim them myself but I feel like I would totally mess it up and hate myself for even trying). So what do you do when you're overdue for a bang trim or maybe even growing out your bangs?
Here's a sweet little 'do I tried recently— with Danielle's help—that helps tame those way-too-long bangs. It also makes me look like a totally different person but in a very fun "let's look like a different person" kind of way!
Here's how…
1. Section your hair from ear to ear, separating the back half of the hair into a ponytail.
2. Using a hair brush or comb, brush your bangs backwards towards you ponytail blending your bangs in with the rest of the front section of your hair. Start french braiding the front section of your hair towards your ponytail. You can braid on whichever side you prefer. My bangs tend to go a little off to my right side, so that was the better side to braid since the hair is going that direction anyway.
3. Once you’ve braided up to your ponytail, gently lift one loop from the elastic that’s holding your ponytail, and pull your braid through, joining the remainder of your braid with your ponytail.
4. Twist your ponytail into a bun, and secure with a second hair elastic or hair pins.
What do you guys think? Would you do this in-between bang trims or when you're growing out your bangs?
{Photos by Casey Brodley and hair tips by Danielle Walch for Oh Joy}
love it! I’m in the process of growing out my square bangs into side swept bangs (not going to lie, Taylor Swift inspired!) so this is perfect!
Whoa! You look great without bangs, too!
I love love love this hairstyle. It’s such a great alternative to the normal messy bun. I have to say, I am loving these beauty posts that you have been putting up!
This looks beautiful! 🙂
Thanks so much Rachel!
So glad you like….just trying out some new things 😉
Joy
Love this, Joy! Your lipstick is also fantastic! What color are you wearing? Hope you have a great weekend!
So cute! I love a good braid, and this looks so lovely on you!
Such a cute look! love it!!
Hi Caroline,
Thank you!
The lipstick is from this post:
http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2014/11/four-ways-to-wear-red-lips.html
It’s the last one 😉
Joy
I love this look. I’m definitely trying it for my overgrown bangs. I may even try it with a braid on either side since my bangs tend to part in the middle.
xoxo
Taylor
Gorgeous! Bangs have never suited me as my forehead is too small but I always get bang envy! Your hair (and you) is stunning!
I really like this style! It looks sophisticated, yet seems easy to replicate! I’m going to try it!
Thank you! You know, I have a really small forehead too and that’s why I have bangs because it helps stretch it out!
Joy
Just wondering what the side without the braid looks like? Is there a part where the hair was separated or was it covered up somehow? It looks really cute though!
That’s interesting, I tried a wig on with bangs (we call it a fringe actually in the UK) and it really didn’t suit me however as a child, it looked super cute! Lovely to have discovered your blog via Pinterest a few weeks ago-such a pretty place!
That style looks great on you. I had to laugh at your post…I was in exactly that same state last night (bangs too long, can’t get an appointment until Jan 24…..)but….I read this idea too late and trimmed my own bangs for the first time ever last night. And, while, not too bad, next time I will try your suggestion. Thanks!
Great tips. These styles are beautiful and look easy to do!
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You are absolutely adorable. In a completely green up and professional way!
Love it. So cute!
You look so different with no bangs! You look great either way!
Very pretty! I always have the extra long side swept bangs, so this would work perfectly for me on those days that I just feel like having that mess out of my face! My salon does free bang trims, but I almost never make it in for one between appointments!
that looks so hard to do! but i really love your look!!
I think the after look is very youthful and matches your design aesthetic.
Wow, you look so ‘childlike’ with your hair done this way… and I absolutely don’t mean it in a negative way 🙂
Oh I love this look!!! It’s so hard to break out of a bang rut, or even grow them out……but this is such a good look on you! Now if only I had bangs to grow out…………………!
You have a beautiful forehead! I love you with no bangs.
Ahhh I did this today, my bangs are a tiny bit longer than yours, works SO GOOD!
This is super cute! I’m going to try this the next I go to work.
I am totally at this point with my bangs and they are driving me mental!
Yay!
Joy
I’m so glad you posted this – my bangs are growing out way too long and now I know how I’m going to do my hair tomorrow! This looks great 🙂
Ha, thank you!
Joy
This is beautiful! I kinda wish I had overgrown bangs to do this with.
Really love it…