Reasons Bangs Separate
According to Michelle Cleveland, a hairstylist, and owner of Hair Addict Salon, when bangs part in the middle, it can be for a few reasons. The first is because you naturally have a cowlick at the hairline. “The second reason bangs separate in the middle is because they are not heavy enough,” she says. “If you do not take the bang area as far back as it should be when creating it, then this area will be light and separate more easily,” which is why she highly recommends going to a professional to cut and trim your bangs. Another reason why bangs separate is that the hair is too soft and needs a bit more texture to keep them together. Luckily, keeping your bangs from separating isn’t impossible. With the right styling tips, you can keep your bangs looking great. Here are expert tips on how to style your bangs to keep them from separating. This helps to control and train the hair to lay across the forehead before it sets when it’s dry. She recommends the Joico Joi Whip Firm Hold Design Foam ($22.50, ulta.com) because it offers hold and a beautiful shine. Another method comes from Real Simple’s former editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, who uses a flat brush before a round brush to brush the bangs to the left and then to the right while keeping the blow dryer on them. As someone who’s had bangs (and a cowlick) all of her life, she says this is one of her tried-and-true tips. After you’ve blow-dried them left to right, Candice recommends using a big round brush to blow-dry them upwards to give volume and lift. Then, blow-dry them downwards towards your face, so they don’t end up too curled. Pro tip: Always make sure your bangs are damp when blowing drying because this will help shape them. “Even if you don’t wash your hair, wet your hair and re-blow-dry,” says Korab. “Anti-frizz oil will be too heavy and greasy for the hair causing it to split,” says Korab. “Instead, use the anti-humidity spray as a lighter option to prevent the frizz.” “When oils begin to build in the hair, it can cause splitting and give the bangs the middle part,” says Korab. Try keeping a dry shampoo, like OUAI Super Dry Shampoo ($26, ulta.com), handy. To keep the bangs safe and protected, she says to swipe them to one side and tuck them underneath the seam of the brim of the cap. Then, when you’re ready to take the hat off, run your fingers through the bangs to put them back in place. With these tips, you’ll be able to successfully keep your bangs in place all day long.
