Here’s Everything You Need To Know Before You Get Curly Bangs

Are you looking to elevate your curly hairstyle? Bangs can add dimension to your hair and frame your face like a Picasso painting in the MET Museum. However, curly hairstyles can be a little tricky for curly women. It’s not as easy as straight bangs and it doesn’t require the same styling technique.

“Some clients believe curly bangs only work for children or that bangs look bad on adults. Or that bangs look terrible on women,” says Monae Everett who has styled stars such as Taraji P. Henson or Yara Shahidi’s red carpet hairstyles.

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Curly bangs can be used on any type of coil, from the most wavy to the most tight. But, before you go to the salon or attempt a DIY hairstyle (pro tip: Don’t). There are many things to know about curly hair. Do you prefer to cut your bangs dry or wet? Is it important to consider the shape of your face? How about shrinkage?

We asked Everett Sims and Larry Sims, celebrity stylists and cofounders of Flawless By Gabrielle Union to answer all our questions about this hairstyle. They will show you how to not only achieve curly bangs but also thrive with it!

What are the pros and cons of getting curly bangs?

Sims says curly bangs give off a trendy vibe regardless of hairstyle. The stylist says that you can wear your hair up, down, or in a bun with curly bangs. It will still look great. Everett also mentions that curly bangs can be a great way of changing the shape and style of your hair.

You have many options to achieve curly bangs. You can also have straight hair with shaggy bangs or curtain bangs. Everett prefers full- or voluminous curly bangs.

“I love it when curly peeps use their bangs to add volume to their tops. As an example, take Yara Shahidi’s hair at 51st NAACP Image Awards.”

Everett recommends starting with loose bangs if you’re unsure whether curly bangs are for you or not. This will allow you to decide if you like the look or if you want to add hair to your bangs to make them more fuller. Or, you can keep your bangs short so you can blend them into your hair.

Sims warns that you should be careful if you do decide to straighten your hair. According to Sims, styling your hair can cause your bangs to be too long above your eyelids. This could be a problem depending on how long you cut them.

Do natural hair should be cut wet or dry?

Everyone experiences shrinkage differently with curly hair. Some people prefer their hair to be cut wet while others prefer it to dry. You can blow dry your hair while you get a trim but this is not a good idea for curly bangs.

Everett shared a non-negotiable about this look: “Bangs should be cut longer than you think they should be, and bangs should only ever be cut when hair is curly.”

Also, take it slow when you are tying your bangs. Keep in mind, that cutting bangs when your hair’s curly is better than when it is straight.

Curly Bangs work for all textures?

Yes, curly bangs can be achieved for all hair types. Everett points out that hair types 4 and 5 can have different styles of bangs. You can achieve a variety of looks with the kinky-curly texture. If you don’t want to cut your hair permanently, there are many options to make faux bangs.

Everett states, “I love bangs made from twist outs or longer hair pinched into bangs with afro puffs or other updos.” Bangs can update any afro. Everett states that a framed ‘fro can look great with bangs.

Which length is best for curly bangs?

Sims suggests that curly bangs should be cut at the tip of your nose, but not below the bridge. This depends on the curl type. Sims explains that bangs cut higher than the bridge of the nostril tend to be too short as they dry out.

What do I need to know about styling and maintaining curly bangs?

You have curly bangs. Now what? Sims says that you want your curls to be luscious and defined. Flawless by Gabrielle Union Definitive Curl Cream is a great way to lengthen curls and maintain a natural hold without any crunch. “Smashed curly bangs are not a good idea.”

Everett says, “I always start any curly hairstyle on wet hair.” Start the process by using a moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Taliah Waajid’s Shea-Coco Condition Daily Conditioner with Coconut Oil and Shea Butter is great for adding moisture to your hair.

The stylist says that raking the products through curls and then layering with gel, mousse, or curl cream is the best way to style curly bangs. To minimize frizz, make sure you layer the product with your fingers. Everett recommends that you finger coil each curl, and then let it air dry or defuse dry. Hibiscus Frizz Free Curl Mousse with Shea Moisture Coconut. The formula includes neem oil to prevent frizz and silk protein for soft curls.

Here’s a tip for type 4 hair: If I wanted to have a defined curl pattern, I would braid or twist my hair. To loosen curls, apply a serum to your fingers to help separate the hair. Sebastian Professional Dark Oil is her favorite. The serum will remove the residue from the products that set curls. It will also add shine and reduce frizz.

Everett recommends the Ouidad Coil Infusion Good Shape Definitive Gel for hair with a loose curl pattern or that needs more moisture.

It’s important to take care of your curls after work. This will prevent any manipulation or breakage. I would loosely pin the bangs into the rest of my hair and then gather the hair into a pineapple shape. Then, cover it with a satin scarf or bonnet. Everett says to shake the hair and remove the pins in the morning. Carol’s Daughter Hairmilk Refresher Spray is a great way to get your next day’s hair loose. This hair spray is infused with shea butter and agave to lock in moisture.