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Sky Kim is a hairstylist with over a decade of experience. She currently works at Serge Normant at John Frieda in New York City.
Side-swept bangs are one of those classic, versatile styles made to withstand the test of time. These bangs can be worn at various lengths, by any hair type or texture, and on any skin tone at any age. It's no wonder that—no matter how much trends come and go, this look never goes out of style. Ahead, we rounded up 30 ways to wear the timeless side-swept bang with a few styling tips along the way.
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Rather than using shears, having your bangs cut or detailed with a feather razor can give it a soft, textured finish and an airy quality.
Adding movement to the hair can keep things feeling light. Use a 1 iron to curl in alternating directions plus a generous amount of dry texture spray, and you'll be left with loads of movement.
Sometimes keeping your bangs blunt cut in a straight, clean line) can actually provide for a very soft finish. Make sure your hairstylist is taking your hair type into account when deciding which tool to use to cut your bangs. Finer hair will have a much softer, fuller result from blunt lines than thicker hair will.
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Extra long face framing bangs leaves room to simply use what you have. If your front layers are grown out, that shouldn't stop you from letting them cascade down from an off-center part and gracefully sweeping them across the face as seen here.
Use an extra large round brush on long side parted bangs to give it a little extra height. Spray some Oribe dry texture spray on the roots of your bangs first and then blow dry it in to give a little extra hold.
Undoing a hot roller set on a cropped 'do will give it a very retro feel. To cheat the roller set, use a 1.5 - 2 barrel on your side bangs (curling in toward the face) and on your ends in alternate directions. No matter the method, always brush through your curls to soften the finish.
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Sometimes it can feel impossible to even attempt switching up your part. Instead of fighting against it, work with it. Cutting curtain bangs on both sides of your side part leaves room for a lot of styling versatility, including but not limited to a good side-sweep.
A short micro bang can still be cut long enough to sweep them to the side for a classic Audrey Hepburn-esque look.
Add a little extra hair from behind the bangs for a heavier, cascading effect. Keep the section together by getting those ends through a single sweep of your favorite curling iron and you'll be sporting this J.Lo side-sweep in no time.
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A little bit of water and shine spray, when mixed together, can give your pixie and side-swept bangs a very fashion-forward, piece-y texture. This ultra-fine mist water bottle is great for easy, even distribution throughout the hair.
If you wear your hair naturally, ask your stylist to cut your bangs first and allow them to air dry while you carry on with the rest of your hair cut and treatment. Cutting your hair in the state its normally worn in will help prevent that from happening.
Having curtain bangs or shorter face framing layers along your natural center part doesn't mean you need to do any further cutting to experience the side-swept bang—those short bits are already there and ready to be swept away. Simply flip your hair around to try on a new, side-swept look.
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Pushing your parting over, even just a quarter of an inch will naturally create a side-swept look. Tuck everything behind the ears if you want your sweep to drape across your forehead, or keep it untucked for a more voluminous look like the one seen here.
The extra long side-sweep is particularly popular at the moment. Plenty of celebs have been caught rocking one long, thick section of hair in a side parting to guise as a face framing bang.
Fake bangs can look surprisingly natural and are ridiculously easy to apply. Gently backcomb the hair to give your clip something to grip onto and slide your clip-in bangs in place. If you purchase 100% human hair (also called Remy hair) you'll be able to cut and heat style the bangs to your desired length and outcome without causing any damage or compromising their natural appearance. Synthetic hair, on the other hand, can't have heat applied to it. If you do end up using synthetic bangs, make sure you're buying them pre-styled the way you want to wear them.
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We're always on board for side-swept bangs and a bob, but are really loving the way this style has point-cut ends all around to give it a broken-in feel.
One long over-directed curl makes for a great side-swept bang situation. Simply roll your section into a hot roller or 1.25 barrel and let it sit pinned up to cool. Then gently take it out and brush it down into your desired side-swept placement before securing with a little hairspray.
An easy way to keep your side-swept bangs distinguished is to play with different textures. As you can see here, a smoothed out side-sweep pairs beautifully with a full head of curls.
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This retro Farrah Fawcett inspired 'do is far from being outdated. A modern, feathered back hairstyle with side-swept bangs remains on-point and we've rounded out a list of timeless ways to wear the 70s vibe.
It only takes a pinch of pomade on shorter bangs to create a side-swept effect with long lasting stay. Rub a dab of pomade between two fingers and then gently pinch your ends together into little subsections curved toward your desired side.
Side-swept bangs can easily be blended into face framing layers, like this seamless cut seen here. They're also easy to trim with a slide cutting technique at home. Just be sure you run it by your hairdresser to get a few pointers beforehand.
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If most of your hair is deeply curled or waved, opt for the same technique with your bangs and push them to the side for an Old Hollywood-inspired style.
To make your half-up ponytail more interesting, take a deep side-parted bang and pin it behind your ear like Megan Thee Stallion.Feeling like your hair needs a refresh? Instead of getting a full haircut or dying your tresses a different shade, why not opt for a bang chop to revive your locks? Curtain bangs are soft-cut, wispy, frame the face, and get longer as they move away from the face. They are easy to style and help to highlight your best features. Curtain bangs are the gateway to bangs, because they're super versatile, Emily Heser, stylist at Cutler Salon in New York City explained to Glamour.
You can use bangs to elevate your look and even change the shape of your face. Celebrity hairstylist Michelle Cleveland told Good Housekeeping, The longer the bangs, the more narrow your face will look . . . while shorter bangs can define your cheekbones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to wear curtain bangs and these styling tips will help you get the most out of your bangs.
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Face-framing bangs are currently trending and are often seen on voluminous, blowout-styled hair. Face-framing bangs start off at the top of your eyes and grow longer as the hair moves away from the face. They're a perfect choice and there are plenty of ways to make curtain bangs work for your face shape.
To style your curtain bangs to emulate Dakota Johnson's iconic look, start by blow-drying your bangs with a round brush. Once you dry your locks and part them to the side, you can split the bangs to each side until you're happy with the part.
For more weight and volume, try cascading side-swept bangs. These bangs look amazing for big glam events and evenings out, but they can also be easily styled to suit a casual day out running errands. All you need is to blow dry your hair with a round brush and sweep the bangs to the side. To keep your bangs in place, add a small amount of the PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Custard Hair Gel for ultimate hold and hydration.
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These pixie-inspired curtain bangs are super short but can still be easily swept to the side for an effortless, chic look. Known as Audrey Hepburn-inspired bangs, they are a classic, trendy bang that is easy to style
