How To Get Japanese Side Swept Bangs At Home, by Paws Guardian on YouTube. 1 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, completely dry hair. Wet hair stretches, then springs back shorter once dry, so cutting it damp often ends in bangs that sit too high. Comb out all knots first.
Part your hair the way you normally wear it. Trace a triangle from your crown down to the outer corner of each eye, then clip the rest of your hair back.
Comb the triangle section forward and hold it flat between two fingers. Slide your fingers down to where you want the shortest strand, roughly the bridge of your nose.
Cut upward into the hair at a slight angle instead of straight across. Take small snips and leave more length than you think you need.
Angle the section toward the side you want the sweep. Leave the far side longer so the fringe falls across your forehead and blends into the rest.
Point cut the ends by holding the scissors almost vertical and snipping into the tips. This softens the blunt line and stops the fringe looking blocky.
Check the result in the mirror with your head straight, not tilted. Trim any stray long strands a tiny amount at a time.
Style the bangs with a round brush or flat iron, sweeping them to the side. Finish with a light-hold hairspray so they stay off your face.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut less than you think you need, because you can always take off more but cannot put hair back.
Never use kitchen or paper scissors, since dull blades push and fray the hair instead of cutting it cleanly.
Cut dry hair only, and recheck the length with your head straight before trimming further.
Trim every three to four weeks to keep the sweep shape neat.
Questions
How do I stop side-swept bangs falling into my eyes?
Keep the shortest point at the bridge of your nose and angle the rest longer toward one side. A light spritz of hairspray or a small Velcro roller in the morning helps train the sweep.
Can I cut these bangs if my hair is curly or wavy?
Yes, but cut the hair in its natural dry state and allow extra length. Curls shrink up a lot, so the fringe will look shorter than the cut length.
How often should I trim side-swept bangs?
Every three to four weeks is typical, since bangs grow out and lose their shape faster than the rest of your hair.
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