Since Priyanka Chopra Jonas stormed the internet by sensationalizing her stylish bangs on Instagram, bangs have once again surfaced as a hot topic. Bangs have always remained in fashion for the longest time and isn’t budging away, because why should it, right? After all, fluttery bangs does not only give an added edge, but it’s highly fashionable anytime of the year!
If you desire to emulate the Quantico star’s look by getting the same choppy bangs but afraid of messing your hair up, we’ve got you covered.
We have gathered expert tips and ways to get you rocking bangs! All you’ll need to do to master the look perfectly is having the right tools, tons of patience and follow the tutorial below.
Tips for cutting bangs
Gather the right supplies
You’ll need to get a pair of shears to cut your hair. And no, kitchen scissors will not do the job, even though it’s the best! If you want a prim and proper DIY cut, purchase a good pair or shears. Next, you’ll need alligator clips and fine-tooth comb.
Prep your hair
Always, always cut your bangs when your hair is 100% dry. If you cut them wet, you might end up cutting them too short – and you won’t realize it until it’s dry. To avoid any unwanted disasters, best to cut your hair when it’s completely dry. You’d also want to style your hair like you usually do before grabbing the shears.
Practice vertical cutting
Ever noticed a hair stylist cutting the ends of your hair vertically before finishing the haircut? That’s called a point cut. Cutting vertically will give tons of texture and softens the line to give is a natural look. Before you actually do it on your bangs, best to practice the cut on a piece of paper to get the hang of it.
Now, watch the easy-to-follow tutorial videos below and learn how to cut your bangs like a pro!
How to trim your bangs
YouTuber Mallory Cornelison breaks down her go-to steps for quick maintenance and touchups in this seamless tutorial on trimming your bangs