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How can you train a cowlick to go away?

Michelle Bebbington
Professional Hair Stylist
Michelle Bebbington is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of The Living Room Hair and Skin based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in hair education, coloring, and styling.

Michelle Bebbington

Professional Hair Stylist

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Try "confusing" the hair growth pattern with a direction blow dry technique. Start by applying a little sea salt spray or lightweight gel to your cowlick and attaching a concentration nozzle to your blow dryer. While blow-drying, use a tightly-bristled hairbrush to guide the hair back and forth from both directions.

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How can I remove a cowlick?

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You'll never be able to remove it, unfortunately. That is just how your hair grows.

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I have a cowlick at my right top side. Will it hide if I grow my hair out?

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Growing out your hair won't take away the cowlick, but you can sometimes smooth it out with some water or hair gel.

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I have two cowlicks in the back of my head. Would long hair cover them?

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No, not fully -- there would be evidence that shows the cowlicks.

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I have two cowlicks in the front of my hair

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Try getting bangs or another hairstyle that would involve cutting them. If that doesn't work for you, maybe if you don't want bangs, then try gel.

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