Bang Love: Tips and Tricks for Styling Bangs from Sarah Potempa!

I’m a HUGE Sarah Potempa fan! This lady knows hair like I know raising boys. She just gets it and knows it inside and out.

I’ve been contemplating cutting bands lately because they seem to be such the rage, but I’ve been VERY hesitant because I haven’t had bangs since I was 14 years old… 20 years ago!

Well… a few days ago, the First Lady announced that she would be growing her infamous bangs out, saying “they’re starting to grow out, getting a little irritating.” And yes, if you’ve ever had bangs, we’ve all been there – bangs that are too short to pull back, but too long to keep down in your face.

If you’re growing out your bangs, or just want them out of your face for the day, Aussie celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa has some tips and tricks for styling bangs.

TRICK:

1. Try a two-strand braid**(the how to is below!) across the top – this works well if you have layers and for pulling your bangs out of your face if you’re growing them out
– Do a little French braid at the end to finish off – criss-cross bobby pin underneath, and pull the hair over to cover
– Spray with Aussie Mega Hairspray or Aussie Sprunch Hairspray
*Tip – if you have shorter hair, use mini bobby pins!
*Tip — Throw on a vintage brooch or clip-on earring to dress up your look

**HOW TO: Two strand braid


a. If you don’t know how to braid your own hair, this is the style for you! You just need two strands
b. Take two strands of hair and French braid – add a little from each side, and weave over to the other side
c. When you get away from the root, add a third strand and finish with a regular three strand braid