How to Cut Triangle Bangs

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Triangle bangs, which are more commonly called 'V' bangs, are a style where your bangs are cut into the shape of a 'V'. While cutting the bangs is fairly easy, it's important to work slowly and cut a little bit of hair at a time so that each side of the 'V' is even. With just a few tools like a pair of sharp scissors and a comb, you'll have beautiful 'V' bangs in no time.

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Sectioning and Combing Your Hair

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  1. Decide how big or small you'd like your bang section to be. [1] Brush your hair out so that it's covering your face and imagine that this hair is cut into 'V' bangs to help you figure out where each side should start and end. [2]
    • For example, if you want super thin bangs, only gather the hair that's closest to your forehead, while thicker bangs can be made by starting your bang part farther back along your head.
  2. This will help you focus on your bangs so you can clearly see what you're working with. Position the hair clips along your head so that all of your hair except the bang section is out of your face. [3]
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  3. Fill a spray bottle with water and spray this on the front section of hair that will be your bangs until it’s damp. It’s easiest to start your haircut with wet hair—you’ll be able to touch it up once it’s dry later on. [4]
  4. Use a comb to straighten out the wet section of hair. Comb downwards over your forehead so your hair is in place where your bangs will be. Continue combing out your hair until it’s ready to be cut. [5]
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Cutting V Bangs

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  1. Position a pair of sharp scissors in your hand so that you’re creating the first side of the ‘V’ shape. Hold the scissors at your temple, right above your eyebrows, and angle the scissors downwards so they’re pointing at your nose. [6]
    • Professional cutting shears work best, but a sharp pair of regular scissors are okay too.
  2. Begin cutting your hair at this sloping ‘V’ angle right above your eyebrows. Go slowly as you cut so you’re not cutting off too much hair at once and finish the cut when you get to the bottom of the ‘V’ shape right in between your eyes. [7] Comb your hair out after each cut for the best results. [8]
    • Remember that your bangs will get a little bit shorter once they dry, so avoid cutting them super short to begin with.
    • Your bangs will start off shorter on the side and become longer as they reach your nose.
  3. With one half of your ‘V’ bangs done, use your scissors to make a cut that mirrors the finished side. Start in the center of your nose and make the cut diagonally upwards, trimming your hair slowly and combing it out as you go. [9]
    • This cut side of your bangs is done when it’s even with the other side.
  4. Comb through your bangs and see which areas need to be touched up so that both sides of the ‘V’ are even. It’s normal to need to go back and forth on both sides making small snips until they’re perfectly even, which is why it’s important not to cut too much hair at once. [10]
    • Avoid trimming the bottom of the ‘V’ shape too much so that it stays longer than the two shorter top sides.
    • Comb out your hair to make sure that the tip of the ‘V’ is at the center of your head.
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Styling Your Bangs

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  1. Use a comb or round brush to brush your bangs straight down as you blow dry them. This helps ensure the ‘V’ shape is visible and your bangs are looking their best. [11]
    • Keep blow drying your bangs until they’re completely dry.
  2. Once your bangs are dry, use a comb to brush them out and arrange them in their ‘V’ shape. Keep combing them downwards until both sides are even and you’re pleased with the shape. Don’t worry if they don’t look perfect yet—you’ll be able to make some adjustments. [12]
  3. Since your hair lays a bit differently once it’s dry compared to when it’s wet, it’s normal for some hairs to be out of place. Cut the stray hairs that you find as you comb so that your ‘V’ shape is clean and straight. [13]
    • It’s possible that you’ll always be able to find some stray hairs as you continue to brush out your hair, so don’t worry too much if it doesn’t always stay consistent.
  4. If you want super straight bangs, use the hair straightener to elongate your bangs into a straight ‘V’. A hair straightener is also useful for curling the bottom of your bangs up under themselves slightly to give them a more natural curve. [14]
    • Curling the bottom of your bangs inwards will help prevent them from sticking to your forehead, too.
  5. If you want your bangs to stay in their ‘V’ shape throughout the day, consider spraying them with hair spray. Position your bangs in their ‘V’ shape so you’re satisfied with how they look before you apply a light misting of the hair spray. [15]
    • Choose a loose hairspray that will hold your hair in place but still looks natural.
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      Things You'll Need

      Sectioning and Combing Your Hair

      • Comb
      • Hair clips
      • Spray bottle

      Cutting V Bangs

      • Scissors
      • Comb

      Styling Your Bangs

      • Blow dryer
      • Round brush or comb
      • Scissors
      • Hair straightener (optional)
      • Hair spray (optional)

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      References

      1. ↑ Danielle Chiz. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 3 August 2021.
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_80eyiQFU#t=24s
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_80eyiQFU#t=26s
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jise88wXDmI#t=48s
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      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jise88wXDmI#t=2m39s
      7. ↑ Danielle Chiz. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 3 August 2021.
      8. ↑ https://hairmotive.com/types-of-bangs/
      9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jise88wXDmI#t=3m14s
      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jise88wXDmI#t=4m27s
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jise88wXDmI#t=6m40s
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_80eyiQFU#t=4m30s
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_80eyiQFU#t=5m45s
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_80eyiQFU#t=1m25s
      6. ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/how-to-style-bangs-best-tips

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