How to Braid Bangs: 2 Tutorials + Inspirational Braided Bangs Looks to Update Your Fringe
Learn how to braid bangs and try your hand at these braided bang styles.
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We’re all about finding the bangs that work best for the cooler seasons and we’re also on the hunt to find all the many ways bangs can be styled. And with braids currently being our most coveted way to wear our hair this season, we decided to show you how to braid bangs.
We’re not just giving you two tutorials, but we’re also providing some foolproof styles that are appropriate for anything on your agenda. Read on to learn how to braid bangs and try your hand at one of the styles below:
How to Braid Bangs
Refresh.
Apply dry shampoo at the root of your bangs to absorb any excess oil. We love Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist for the job.
Braid bangs.
Divide the front section of the fringe area into three. Using a French braid stitch, cross the leftmost section across the middle and to the right. Then, repeat these steps with the rightmost section. Repeat this as you move down your hairline, incorporating additional hair into each link.
Secure and pin braided bangs.
Secure ends with an elastic and pin behind your ear. Pancake the braid if desired.
Set and finish braided bangs!
Set your style with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray Texture Hold Level 1 and your braid will be complete!
How to Braid Bangs: Mini Tutorial
There are so many ways to answer the ‘how to braid bangs’ question since there tons of different braiding techniques and styles out there. To keep it simple, we’re sticking to the French braid for this mini tutorial.
To begin creating your braid, be sure to detangle your hair first. Starting from the left corner of your hair, take a small subsection and separate into three strands. Cross the center strand of hair over the right, then the new center strand over the left. Continue this process picking up new pieces of hair as you work your way down to the ends.
If you have hair that has too much slip, use a bit of gel, like Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel, to help create grit and hold. Use a hairpin to fasten and you’re done! Once you’ve mastered this, you can try your hand at all these cute braided bang styles below.
5 Braided Bangs Hairstyles to Try
1. French Fringe Braid Bangs
Once you’ve tried the mini-tutorial above, you braid should look like this French braid style. Pin it under your hair, accessorize with clips, pretty charms or even try an edgy braid chain style to give the look an edgier feel. In other words: you can dress this hairstyle up or down as your heart desires.
2. Twisted Fringe Braid Bangs
Ok, this isn’t technically a braid, but, some of us are first-timers! If braiding your hair is challenging, try a twist instead. Using the same technique explained above in the mini-tutorial, cross over two strands of hair instead of three. We love this look on second-day hair a little spritz of Dove Detox and Purify Dry Shampoo will prep your hair for styling sans any hair oils or grease.
3. Fringe Waterfall Braid Bangs
This chic waterfall braid is perfect for weddings, festivals and beyond. To recreate this runway look, make sure you extend your braid as you’re braiding as close to the hairline as possible. To add a stylish touch, pull out a few tendrils to frame your face. Be sure to check out our waterfall braid tutorial for additional tips and tricks!
4. Loose Fringe Braid Bangs
This loosely braided fringe braid style with its light and airy feel gives us major boho vibes. With any style of braid, whether it’s a Dutch or French braid, create a loose plait first then pull out pieces of hair to create texture.
5. Chunky Fringe Braid Bangs
If you fancy a plait that stands out, opt for this statement chunky braid style. After creating your waterfall braid on your bangs, pull the edges of the braid to stretch it apart. To set your style, use a firm hold hairspray like TRESemmé TRES Two Freeze Hold Hairspray.
