10 Styles For Growing Out Your Bangs

There should be a support group for women going through this dark period

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​If you think getting bangs is a commitment, just wait until you decide to grow them out. Every day you don't take scissors to your forehead or run screaming to your hairstylist is a day worth celebrating. Currently, we don't know of any support groups set up to help women through this dark period, but we can offer 10 styling ideas to make getting out of the house each morning a little easier.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US

Keep your bi-monthly trim appointments throughout the growing-out process and ask your stylist to gradually taper your bangs so they're soft and sweeping when you wear them parted down the middle. Photo: Getty
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A thick French braid down the top is more sophisticated and unexpected than a half-up ponytail. Photo: Splash
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Commit to a slick, out-of-the-water comb-back that falls into a low ponytail or tight bun. Photo: Getty
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Upgrade your generic bobby pins for jeweled versions and use them to punctuate retro curls. Photo: Getty
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Make tight enough boxer braids and you won't even have to think about your bangs for a few days. Photo: Getty
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For times when you can't be bothered, pin 'em back to the side, give the ends a bit of wave and dress up the look with deep red lipstick. Photo: Getty
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Dutch braid down from a side part for an edgier version of the milkmaid. Photo: Getty
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If your bangs hit past your eyes, the half knot—when placed high enough—should hold most of them back. Mini bobby pins and dry texture spray will do the rest of the work. Photo: Getty
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Bring back the '90s with a center part and snap clips (and, if you're feeling extra nostalgic, a choker and lace).
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Shellac your bangs down with pomade, then add a cool leather headband on top for double insurance.
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