Length decides which of these styles holds: a fringe that still reaches the brow can be braided, twisted, swept to the side or slicked back, while one that is too short needs accessories, a pin about every inch or a headband with teeth along the inside to grip it.
The ideas run from a one-minute side part with no pins to a patient grow-out that needs no heat at all, and the cheapest of them is a bottle of styling product from any big box store.
Curtain bangs sit at the far end, since they reshape the fringe instead of hiding it.
1. French Braid Bangs
A French braid started right at the part and run along the hairline takes bangs out of the face and ties them into the rest of the hair.
Begin braiding where the bangs begin, and add a little hair from the front each time so the short pieces get caught early.
Then follow the braid across and tuck its end behind the ear or into the loose length.
Pull the stitches slightly wider with your fingertips for a softer look. A pin at the end keeps stray ends from popping out.
2. Twist and Pin Bangs
Twisting each side of the bangs away from the forehead is my fastest fix, because it needs only 2 hands and a few bobby pins.
Roll a section back and away from the face, then slide a pin in along the twist.
Crossing two pins in an X holds better than one pin alone.
Short bangs may need a pin every inch or so. Twist the hair tighter if wisps keep escaping.
3. Side Part
Bangs that fall straight across stick out in the middle of a grow-out. A deep side part sweeps them sideways and blends them into the longer hair at the temple.
Make a deep side part, starting at the arch of one eyebrow, then comb the bangs diagonally across the forehead.
A touch of light hairspray keeps the sweep in place. For me, this wins on speed: about a minute, no pins, and it pairs well with an updo.
4. Top Knot or Bun
Gathering everything, bangs included, into a high top knot is the least fussy way to hide them. Smooth the front with your hands first, then wrap the elastic twice so the short pieces stay put.
A messy finish suits this, since loose strands look intended.
If the bangs are too short to reach, tuck them behind a headband or add a few pins around the hairline. Hairspray helps hold the front in place.
5. Slick Back Bangs Style
Slicking bangs straight back looks polished with almost no effort. Smooth them with a little gel or cream, then brush from the hairline into a high puff or ponytail.
Use a soft elastic or scrunchie so the hold does not leave a crease.
Pick a light product if the hair feels stiff. This style shows your whole forehead, so expect a bolder look than your usual bangs.
6. Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs part down the middle and sweep out to each side, which makes them the natural destination for a grow-out. Instead of hiding the fringe, you reshape it.
Part the bangs in the center, then blow-dry each side away from the face with a round brush.
Let the ends blend into the longer layers around the cheekbones. They stay easy to wear with a high bun, and I like that they grow out gracefully.
Using Hair Products
Gel does the heavy lifting on bangs that refuse to stay put.
Work a small amount through the front, then comb the hair up and to the sides for a little volume before you sweep it over. Volume matters because flat, wet-looking bangs show their length more.
A light pass of flexible-hold hairspray, held about 8 inches away, will keep the shape in place without making it stiff. If the sweep still slides, add several bobby pins underneath; short bangs often need more than you expect.
Gel is cheap and sold at any big box or beauty store, so start there before buying anything specialized. Serum is better for smoothing flyaways than for holding, so I treat it as a finishing touch, not the main hold.
Accessorizing
Accessories are the quickest way to make short bangs disappear, and most of them are easy to find right now.
A headband sweeps strands back and holds them, and the trick works even with very short bangs. A stretchy, thick band sits well over the top of the head, and one with teeth along the inside grips shorter pieces.
To move bangs out of the way, pin them to one side or sweep them back with a decorative clip or a pair of bobby pins.
A headscarf or a hat also covers bangs well, and a quick spritz of hairspray on the inside of the hat beforehand keeps static and flyaways down.
Another option is a center part, with the bangs on each side wrapped outward. If you add extensions to blend, match your exact hair color.
No matter what type of bangs you have — blunt bangs, side bangs or short fringe — hairstyles exist that can help in hiding bangs (or at least minimizing their appearance) while waiting for the rest of your hair to grow.
— Vegamour
Patience During Grow-out
Bangs can’t be uncut, so time is the real fix. Between styling tricks, keep your scalp and strands healthy with gentle products and steady habits, since that supports the growth you’re waiting on.
Pick a routine you can actually keep up, and don’t fight the in-between stage with heat every day. The less you stress the hair, the sooner those bangs reach the length where they tuck away on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some cute and easy hairstyles for girls with bangs?
A French braid along the hairline, twisted-and-pinned sections, or a headband are the easiest.
Because the braid begins at the part and adds a bit of front hair with every stitch, even the shortest pieces get woven in before they can fall out.
For speed, nothing beats a deep side part: about 1 minute, no pins. A top knot also works if you smooth the front down first.
How to hide your forehead without bangs?
Slicking the front straight back is the opposite approach, and it shows the whole forehead, so expect a bolder look. If you’d rather cover it, a headscarf or hat hides the front of the hair well.
Sweeping the hair diagonally across the forehead with a deep side part softens the area too. A light mist of hairspray inside the hat before you put it on cuts down on static and flyaways.
