How to Create Faux Bangs on Natural Hair
Bangs are one of the hottest hair trends that continuously makes its way into the hair scene. I've always been a fan of bangs, and not just because I think that I have a pretty big forehead either! Bangs are also referred to as fringe outside of the US. The thought of cutting your hair into bangs can sometimes seem intimidating. But who says you have to cut and slice at your hair to rock this style?!Faux bangs are the best option for getting fresh, funky and stylish bangs without having to pull out those damn scissors. It's a great way to switch up your look and even fool a few friends into thinking you have a new hair cut. How sweet it is to have one of the most versatile hair textures on the planet, right?
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Faux bangs are a great way to switch up your look and even fool a few friends into thinking you have a new hair cut. Regardless of your natural hair texture, faux bangs can be achieved on almost any hair texture. You can wear them twisted, braided, in a puff, with a scarf or even a headband. The possibilities are endless.
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Even if your hair is in a protective style or if you wear your hair in dreadlocks, you can still take advantage of the sexy faux bangs look with your hair. With the help of a few hair tools and a couple of bobby pins you would be surprised at how many different hairstyles you could rock.
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Tools Needed to Create the Look:
Wide tooth comb (for detangling) Moisturizing spray or leave-in conditioner bobby pins or hair pins hair tie or knee high sockHow to Create Retro Faux Bangs
Apply a moisturizing leave-in conditioner to your hair before styling. Using your wide tooth comb, part the front section of your hair where you want your "bangs" to fall. Gently roll the hair under and add bobby pins to secure the hair until it looks like you have bangs. Play around with the hair until you've achieved the look you want. Pair a banana or scarf with it for an epic retro hairstyle.
Even if you're not sure how to get the faux bangs look or if you need inspirational styling ideas, check out a few of these gorgeous ladies as they demonstrate how to get the faux bang look on naturally kinky, curly and coily hair types.
BiancaReneeToday does a beautiful tutorial on how to create faux bangs for curly hair.
Natural hair and beauty vlogger EyeCUGorgeous creates a twist-out bun and faux bang in this tutorial.
This faux curly bangs and high bun tutorial by natural hair vlogger MichelleB will have you flawless
TheJazzyNation demonstrates how to create faux bangs on natural hair.
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