How to Deal With Unruly Bangs

If you find yourself constantly reaching for a headband-or restraining yourself from reaching for a pair of kitchen scissors-then chances are you have issues with your bangs. (They're too long! They're curling up! They're glued to my face! Sound familiar?) So before summer goes into full swing and the hairs on your forehead become a greasy, tangled spider web, check out these quick tips for keeping your bangs in order.

Snip, Snip:
Though cutting our own hair usually results in a what-the-heck-were-we-thinking moment, we've found that minimally snipping our own bangs is easy to do between salon visits. To trim your own bangs, first get a pair of professional hair-cutting scissors (your kid's Crayola variety won't cut it. And nail scissors? They'll give your hair a dorky curve). Then divide dry bangs into three even sections. Lift each section straight up, twist it, and cut into just the very ends; never cut straight across. This will give you a modern, piece-y finish.

Flat Line:
A mini flatiron is great for smoothing out short, naturally curly bangs. You can even stash one in your desk at work for touch-ups. Check out CHI's Air Pro Expert Baby Tourmaline Mini Flat Iron, which has curved edges to keep bangs from hanging too flat.

Quick Clean:
In the summer, dry shampoo is as essential as a great pair of sunglasses. When your bangs look greasy, one spritz will leave them high and dry. We love Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk.

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