Yet another hairstyle to try if your mane ever starts looking like this…
LOL! (Note to self: call the salon first thing tomorrow morning. For realz!!)
I wore this big bang hairstyle last week for the Xenia Onatopp Bond Girls look, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine to keep my shaggy mop in line. It’s a little bit Joan Cusack in Working Girl, with some Marge Simpson and a dash of rock ‘n roll, and best of all, it’s pretty easy to do — 10 minutes, tops.
Maybe you’re growing out your bangs. Maybe you’re neglecting your long layers. Or maybe you’re just in the mood for something kind of casual and messy to wear to a concert or a club. Whichever the case, try big bangs. 🙂
For this style, I start by sectioning off my bangs and spraying my roots with a lightweight hairspray. Right now I’m loving Suave Touchable Finish because it doesn’t flake or leave my hair uber-crunchy. Plus, it’s only $3.
Next, I aim a hairdryer at my roots to get things moving along. It usually only takes about 10-20 seconds for the hairspray to fully stiffen.
Then, I start building some volume at the roots…
I couldn’t find my teasing comb today, so I improvised with a boar’s hair brush. The stiff, dense bristles tease the heck out of hair, and they’re great for adding lots of lift.
Now it’s construction time. I start shaping the bangs, BIG, gathering them and kinda pushing them up in the back.
Then I secure them in place using several bobby pins.
Here, to keep the bangs from falling and to reinforce the structure, I spray them with a little more hairspray, aim the hairdryer set on low at them for a few seconds to speed the drying process, and then repeat a couple of times until they’re stiff (but not too stiff).
It’s a little messy in the back, but I kinda like that.
Sometimes, when I just want basic big bangs, I’ll stop at this step here…
…but today I’m gonna keep going!! 🙂
For a more dramatic effect like the Xenia Onatopp tutorial, I tease the ends of hair that frame my face, and spray them with some hairspray.
Then, to get a slick, smooth look on the sides, I comb the hair back with my hairbrush, and pin everything into place with more bobby pins.
Seen from the side, there’s a good amount of volume in the back… Almost looks a little like a faux-hawk.
Yup, it’s a little messy, but I think that’s one of the cool things about it. Keeps it casual and rebellious.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. You’re doing a really great job this week. You deserve a hug and a pat on the back. 🙂
Are you up for going to the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn 2?
Kidding. Not this time. Mama needs her sleep.
My reunion with Vampire Edward will have to wait a little while longer, and when we meet again, perhaps we’ll even talk big bangs…
I think I need this hair do for my 80s run this weekend. It would work for it right?
Edward & I will miss you. I’ll have some popcorn for you.
Totally. If you could get a banana clip that would take it to the next level.
Are you going to the midnight show?
Yes! I’m gonna head over there around 11:30. If it’s too crowded, then I’m watch it tomorrow morning. I’m hoping since they had a 10pm show & 4 showings at Northgate that this one wont be so crowded.
You’re committed. Tell Vampire Edward (and his bangs) hello. And eat some kettle corn for me. LOL
So this is a vampire inspired hair do? lol
Love it messy looking!
Hi Cherise,
LOL, it was inspired by a Kelly Clarkson video!
Oh this looks so pretty on you but I think I’ll have to skip it. I’m already 5’10” and that hair would put me over the 6 ft. range, ha!
I wish I was that tall, Marla! I’d love my hair to clear 6 ft!
That looks awesome, and you look so darn cute in those pictures. I am not sure if my hair is long enough but I am going to try that look.
Hi Agata,
You could always do a modified version…maybe make the bangs less high? Anywho, if you try it send me a pic.
Happy, happy Friday!
This would look amazing with a smokey eye and a leather jacket!! Thanks for the idea!!!
Don’t forget the chain accessories, Gina!
Happy Friday. 🙂
Pretty! Only one problem–I am a total failure when it comes to teasing my hair! Believe me, I’ve tried. The stuff just doesn’t want to stay teased for some reason! Also, I feel like whenever I tease my hair, it always looks so wonky and uneven. I can’t get an even-looking poof no matter HOW I tease, spray, comb, and finesse!
Hi Becca,
Have you tried spraying hairspray first, blow drying and then teasing?
Woohoo Karen! 😀 Talk about a big bang, I love it! I’m 100% certain that I could never pull this off myself, though.
You could do it!
If you had a spiral perm, your hair in this tutorial would look suspiciously like mine circa 1992. 🙂
Did you have the side wings? I was all about the side wings.
Cool beans, Karen! I love!
This is so awesome! I’ve done this look right a couple of times, but not consistently. I needed MOAR HAIRSPRAY! It seems like that’s the ticket. Your hair looks so rad, rebellious, and raw. Love the tutorials.
You look so cute! Love the hairdo!
Thank you, Gio. 🙂
I love it Karen. Big hair, don’t care!
Thanks, Teri! Woo hoo, big hair!
You pull that off so well! I would like insane!
I love this look on you! What if you have really thin hair?
Love it!
Karen,
You look gorgeous, as usual.
What a babe! Your hubby is a lucky guy.
I love messy hairstyles like this one. Its imperfection is what gives it that concert/night on the town feel. It looks fun and playful, and you wear it very well. I think having highlights helps.
This is so cute!