The Big Bang Theory

DIY- When and how to bang

  If you can answer yes to any of these questions then you need

bangs; Thin hair? High forehead? Uneven hairline? Forehead wrinkles?

Uneven eyebrows? You need bangs!  And you can do it yourself if you

follow some simple rules;

1. Most people don't look good with even bangs that cover the whole

forehead. Start with a longer swoop cut first! You can always cut it

shorter later.

2. If your face is round you absolutely don't want bangs across your

whole forehead! They need to be swooped. Pick a side and part!

2. Never! Never cut above the bottom of your eyes when swooping bangs!

Add another half inch when cutting wet hair. Cut it dry until you get

the hang of it. Go slow!

3. Always cut at an angle at the sides. Unless you are under 10 yrs

old, cutting straight across is a big fat NO-NO! The sides should

always be longer than the middle!

4. Never pull them straight when cutting. Brush them straight and let

them hang as you cut.

5. The most important rule is to start longer, style it and then cut

more if needed. You need time to get used to having bangs and decide

what exactly to do with them.

  I know it sounds counterintuitive to cut bangs when your hair is

thin but shorter hair looks thicker, it's a fact. And oddly, bangs can

thin out thick hair when done right. If your hair is thin like mine

and your bangs don't  like to swoop; try lightly teasing a thin

underneath layer. That's right find your inner hair-band and then tame

it by brushing the top layer over and holding it with hair spray.

Spraying underneath the bangs helps hold them even better. Do not over

spray; crunchy, shiny bangs we do not want! I never thought I would

want bangs but the difference is drastic in a fabulous way! When done

right bangs can: thin your face, take years off while adding

sophistication and don't forget thicken flat hair! Bang you can!

~ Nicole