Curly Bangs: 5 Styling & Hair Care Tips To Keep Yours Springy

Here, what the stylists say:  

This comes as no surprise to anyone who has curls, but they shrink as they dry. So you'll always want to account for shrinkage when you style or cut the hair. How short the hair gets depends on your curl type, but the general rule is the tighter the curl pattern, the more it shrinks. 

And don't be afraid to lean on products. Miko Branch, hairstylist and co-founder of natural hair care brand Miss Jessie's, suggests using a soft-hold gel (like this option) for controlling the bang or a curl cream for achieving a fuller look. Then you can twist them how you please before allowing them to set and dry: "I recommend lightly finger-styling for maximum control," says Branch. Simply separate your bangs into triangle sections, then twirl the hair around your finger piece by piece. 

Your best bet is to cut them freshly washed and dry, so you can get a precise look at where the hair falls. Then you'll do a trick called "point cutting," or cutting the hair vertically rather than horizontally. Always err on the side of caution. You can go back later and snip more if you feel you haven't gotten the ideal length. 

Your bangs will get dirty, greasy, and disheveled more often. "You may want to wash the bangs more frequently than the rest of your hair," notes Branch. "Given the direct contact that bangs have on the face, oily and unwashed bangs, paired with too much product, can cause the forehead to break out." You can do this in the morning with your face wash (literally just wash your bangs at the same time—they're right there, north of your forehead, after all!) or use a hair mister and wet the roots. Then style as you would otherwise. 

Let's say you didn't love them, or perhaps you're just not game for the upkeep. The great thing about curly bangs is the grow-out process is effortless. "In my experience, curly bangs are actually easier to grow out. The texture in curls is pliable, and you can twist or mold them into place to morph into the rest of the hair," says Francis.