How to Braid Your Bangs

Last Updated: October 21, 2021 References

One of the swiftest changes we can make to our hair is to add bangs. Reversing the process, however, is not a quick process. As your bangs grow out, you may tire of the look or grow increasingly annoyed with the errant strands that fall into your eyes. While you could simply use a headband or pins to tuck your bangs away, why not braid your bangs instead? This quick, practical solution will instantly elevate your look.

Method 1

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Styling Your Bangs with a French Braid

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Part and section your hair. Use a comb to create a deep side part in line with the outer edge of your eyebrow. There should be more hair on one side of your head than the other. Section off your bangs from the rest of your hair with the comb. Pull the rest of your hair back in a low ponytail or secure the hair to your head with a duck bill clip.
- Your part can be to the right or the left.^{[1]
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French braid your bangs. If you are looking for a stylish way to keep your bangs out of your eyes, consider a French braid.
- Create a one inch section of hair at the top of your bangs.
- Divide this 1 inch section into three even strands.
- Twist the back strand over the center strand, and then he front strand over the center strand. Repeat this process two or three times.
- Add a small amount of hair from the back of the bangs to the back strand. Bring the newly thickened back strand over the center strand. Add a small amount of hair from the front of the bangs to the front strand. Bring the newly thickened front strand over the center strand. Repeat this step until your bangs are secured and you are satisfied with the length of the french braid.^{[2]
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Secure the braid. There are several possible ways to finish the French braid.
- You may pin the braid directly to your head. Insert bobby pins in an “X” pattern to lock them in place.
- You may secure the braid with a rubber band.
- You may braid the remainder of the section in a French, traditional, or mermaid style braid. Secure the ends of the hair with a rubber band.^{[3]
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Method 2

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Styling Your Bangs with a Dutch Braid

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Part and section your hair. Create a deep side part that is in line with the outer edge of your eyebrow—the part may be on the right or left side. With a comb or your fingers, separate your bangs from the rest of your hair.^{[4]
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Expert Interview. 10 January 2020.} Pull the remainder of your hair into a low ponytail or secure it to your head with a duck bill clip.
- If you have slippery hair, spray your bangs with dry shampoo. This product will remove any excess oil from your tresses and add texture to your locks.^{[5]
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Braid your hair. Like a French braid, a Dutch Braid will sufficiently prevent your bangs from falling over your eyes.
- Grab a small section of your bangs along your deep side part.
- Divide this section into three equal strands.
- Pull the back strand under the center strand.
- Pull the front strand under the right strand.
- Add a small amount of hair from the back of the bangs to the back strand. Bring the back strand under the center strand. Add a small amount of hair from the front of the bangs to the front strand. Bring the front strand under the center strand.
- Repeat the above step until your bangs are secured in a Dutch braid and the braid reaches the top of your ear.^{[6]
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Secure and stretch the Dutch braid. Once you have completed the braid, secure it in place with a small rubber band or clips. To create the illusion of a thicker braid, carefully separate the individual strands of the braid.
- Choose a tool that is clear or matches color of your hair.^{[7]
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Method 3

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Styling Your Bangs with a Basic Braid

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Section off your bangs. Use a comb to divide your bangs from the rest of your hair. Comb through your bangs to remove any snarls or kinks.
- If you are in a pinch, use your fingers instead of a comb.
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Braid your bangs. Pull your bangs straight up from your head. Twist the hair away from your face. Twisting your bangs will ensure that your braid will rest along your hairline instead of across your forehead. Divide your bangs into three equal sections and then proceed to braid your hair. Stop once the braid is 4 to 5 inches long.
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Secure the braid in place. With one hand, hold the braid in place against your head; with the other hand, insert one bobby pin downwards through the braid. Retrieve a second bobby pin and insert it into the braid so that it forms an “X” with the first pin. This will prevent the pins from slipping.^{[8]
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Method 4

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Styling Your Bangs with a Twist Braid

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Part and section your hair. Use a comb to part your hair on either the left or right side. Section off your bangs from the rest of your hair with the comb. Pull the rest of your hair back in a low ponytail or secure it to your head with a duck bill clip.
- If you would prefer a thicker twist braid, you can include more hair in the section.
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Tease the bang section. Retrieve a long tail comb and backcomb the entire section of bangs. Place the comb three to four inches from the roots and pull it up the hair shaft towards your scalp. Once you reach the roots, remove the comb and repeat the process. After the section is thoroughly teased, comb through the top layer of your tresses to mask the teased section with smooth hair.^{[9]
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Twist your hair and secure it in place. When creating a twist braid, you will need to divide your hair into two sub-sections instead of three. Like a french braid, you will continue to add more hair to each sub-section as you progress towards the end of the shafts.
- Use your comb to create a ¼ inch section of hair along the inner edge of your side part.
- Divide this thin sub-section in half so that there is a front strand and a back strand.
- Twist the front strand over and around the back. The back strand is now in front.
- Grab another small sub-section of hair, similar in size to the first, and it to the strand currently in front. Twist the front strand over and around the back. Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the length of the twist braid.
- Insert several pins into the end of the braid to secure it in place.
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Expert Q&A

Question

Can you do Dutch braids with bangs?

Ndeye Anta Niang
Hair Stylist & Master Braider
Ndeye Anta Niang is a Hair Stylist, Master Braider, and Founder of AntaBraids, a traveling braiding service based in New York City. Ndeye has over 20 years of experience in African hair including braiding box braids, Senegalese twists, crochet braids, faux dread locs, goddess locs, kinky twists, and lakhass braids. Ndeye was the first female of her tribe in Africa to move to America and is now sharing her knowledge of African braids passed on from generation to generation.

Ndeye Anta Niang

Hair Stylist & Master Braider

Expert Answer

So long as you can part your hair and braid it by hand, there's no reason you couldn't. Since Dutch braids go all the way to the root, you may be able to hide your bangs if that's the goal.
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Are there any other braids I could do?

Community Answer

French fishtail braids work, and so do Dutch braids if you feel funky. Any braids you can think of could work if you do the French version.