How to Curl Bangs

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Curly bangs are totally in, and can add immediate flair to just about any hairstyle. Best of all, there are countless takes on the look. There are long, curled bangs that flow into your hair, and shorted curved bangs that lay across your forehead. If you want something more chic, then the vintage pinup bangs might be right for you!

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using a Curling Iron on Long Bangs

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    This style works best on medium to long hair with long, layered bangs. It is a great option if you plan on curling the rest of your hair for a blended, flowing look. Your hair should be dry.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to part your hair. Begin the part above your eyebrow, and angle it back towards the back-center of your crown. [1]
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    Place the handle of your rat-tail comb on the part, a few inches/centimeters from your hairline. Drag it straight down in front of your ear, and gather everything that is in front of it. This should include your bangs, and it may include some of your hair a well. [2]
    • Tuck the rest of your hair behind your ear to keep it out of the way.
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    Run a fine-toothed comb through that section to distribute the spray. Wait a few seconds for the spray to dry before proceeding. [3]
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    Clamp the iron behind the section so that it is resting on top of your hair. Wrap the rest of the section around the iron while rotating the barrel backwards and away from your face. Keep going until all of your hair from that section is around the iron. [4]
    • The iron should be horizontal and parallel to the top of your head.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    Wait about eight seconds first, then loosen the clamp and slide the barrel out of the curl. Quickly roll the curl back into shape on top of your head, and secure it with bobby pins or hair clips. You are essentially creating a pin curl here. [5]
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    Use your curling iron to curl the rest of your hair to your liking. This will give the pin curl enough time to cool and retain its shape. [6]
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    This will help loosen the curl and blend it into the rest of your hair. Do not disrupt the side part! [7]
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    If your hair holds styles well, you may not need this at all. If your hair doesn't hold styles well, however, give it a light misting of hairspray.
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Method 2
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Using a Round Brush on Short Bangs

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    Brush out your hair so that it is free of knots and tangles first. Next, pull your hair back and secure it with a hair tie, leaving your bangs loose. If you hair is short, you can clip your hair out of the way instead. Your hair should already be dry at this point.
    • This method works best on bangs that are about cheekbone-length. It will give you simple, curved bangs that cover your forehead.
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    Run a brush or comb through your bangs to help distribute the spray, then wait a few seconds for it to dry. If your hair is very fine and you'd like more volume, you can apply a volumizing mousse or spray in addition to the heat protection spray.
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    Hold the round brush horizontal and parallel to your front hair line. Bring it under your bangs. Smooth your hand over the top of your bangs. [8]
    • You can also use a thermal round brush instead of a regular round brush and a hair dryer. [9]
  4. Fit a wide, flat nozzle attachment onto the hair dryer. Position the hair dryer so that the nozzle is just behind the curve of the brush under your bangs. It should be almost touching your hair. Make sure that the nozzle is oriented horizontally. [10]
    • If you are using a thermal round brush, rest your hand over the bristles instead.
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    Pull the brush towards the ends of your bangs, then roll it back towards your hairline. Do this a few times until your bangs are curled to your liking. [11]
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    Brush your bangs over your forehead with the comb. Use your fingers and the comb to adjust the strands so that they lay nicely and to your liking. [12]
    • Remove the hair tie holding back the rest of your hair when you are done.
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Method 3
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Doing Vintage Pinup Bangs

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    This style is suitable for medium to long hair. Your bangs should fall past your cheekbones. If you have not already, take a moment to mist your hair with a heat protection spray. [13]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to gather a U-shaped section of hair from the top of your head, spanning from eyebrow-to-eyebrow, from your hairline to the back of your crown. This section should also include your bangs. [14]
    • Pull the rest of your hair back and secure it with a claw clip or a hair tie.
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    Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to separate the upper layer from the bottom layer. Brush the upper layer back and out of the way. The rest of your hair is already gathered out of the way, so you don't have to worry about it mixing in. [15]
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    Clamp large curling iron down on the bottom layer, and run it towards the ends to smooth any frizz or flyaways. Rotate the curling iron downward, back towards your hairline. Hold the iron for a few seconds, then release it. [16]
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    Take the section you brushed back earlier. Smooth away any frizz with a brush, then clamp the curling iron down on it. Pull the iron towards the ends, then rotate it downwards towards your hairline. Hold it for a few seconds, then release it. [17]
    • Curling the upper and bottom layers will give you more volume.
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    Lift the upper layer up, spray the underside, then tease the roots with a fine-toothed comb. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to divide the bottom layer horizontally, then spray and tease the underside. [18]
    • You can repeat this step as often as you'd like to create more volume. Do not tease the top of the upper layer or the underside of the bottom layer.
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    Smooth them down with a soft, bristle brush, taking care not to take out the curl or teasing. [19]
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    Follow the shape and size of the curl as best as you can, and make sure that you are rolling it downwards. Keep the hair on the top of the roll straight and horizontal; don't let it angle or slope too much. [20]
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    Use your fingers to pull the ends of the tube back at slight angles, then secure them with more bobby pins. If the back of your head is at the 12 o'clock position, you'd want the ends to be at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. This will give the bottom edge of the tube a slight, downward curve. [21]
    • Use bobby pins that match your hair color.
  10. Watermark wikiHow to Curl Bangs
    At this point, your bangs are done. You can set them with hairspray and call it a day, or you can wrap a folded bandana around your head for a vintage look. You could even curl the rest of your hair, if you'd like. [22]
    • If you are going to use a folded bandana, make sure that it matches your outfit.
    • Put on some red lipstick, false lashes, and dark eyeshadow to complete the vintage look!
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      • You can use these methods on hair that is naturally curly or wavy. If the curling iron isn't enough to smooth your hair, however, straighten it with a flat iron first.
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      Warnings

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      Things You'll Need

      Using a Curling Iron

      • Hair brush
      • Rat-tail comb
      • Wide-barreled curling iron
      • Heat protection spray
      • Bobby pins or clips for pin curls

      Using a Round Brush

      • Fine-toothed comb
      • Heat protection spray

      Doing Vintage Pinup Bangs

      • Hair brush
      • Rat-tail comb with fine teeth
      • Wide-barreled curling iron
      • Heat protection spray
      • Bobby pins


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