Yet another hairstyle to try if your mane ever starts looking like this…
LOL! (Note to self: call the salon first thing tomorrow morning. For realz!!)
I wore this big bang hairstyle last week for the Xenia Onatopp Bond Girls look, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine to keep my shaggy mop in line. It’s a little bit Joan Cusack in Working Girl, with some Marge Simpson and a dash of rock ‘n roll, and best of all, it’s pretty easy to do — 10 minutes, tops.
Maybe you’re growing out your bangs. Maybe you’re neglecting your long layers. Or maybe you’re just in the mood for something kind of casual and messy to wear to a concert or a club. Whichever the case, try big bangs. 
For this style, I start by sectioning off my bangs and spraying my roots with a lightweight hairspray. Right now I’m loving Suave Touchable Finish because it doesn’t flake or leave my hair uber-crunchy. Plus, it’s only $3.
Next, I aim a hairdryer at my roots to get things moving along. It usually only takes about 10-20 seconds for the hairspray to fully stiffen.
Then, I start building some volume at the roots…
I couldn’t find my teasing comb today, so I improvised with a boar’s hair brush. The stiff, dense bristles tease the heck out of hair, and they’re great for adding lots of lift.
Now it’s construction time. I start shaping the bangs, BIG, gathering them and kinda pushing them up in the back.
Then I secure them in place using several bobby pins.
Here, to keep the bangs from falling and to reinforce the structure, I spray them with a little more hairspray, aim the hairdryer set on low at them for a few seconds to speed the drying process, and then repeat a couple of times until they’re stiff (but not too stiff).
It’s a little messy in the back, but I kinda like that.
Sometimes, when I just want basic big bangs, I’ll stop at this step here…
…but today I’m gonna keep going!!
For a more dramatic effect like the Xenia Onatopp tutorial, I tease the ends of hair that frame my face, and spray them with some hairspray.
Then, to get a slick, smooth look on the sides, I comb the hair back with my hairbrush, and pin everything into place with more bobby pins.
Seen from the side, there’s a good amount of volume in the back… Almost looks a little like a faux-hawk.
Yup, it’s a little messy, but I think that’s one of the cool things about it. Keeps it casual and rebellious.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. You’re doing a really great job this week. You deserve a hug and a pat on the back.
Are you up for going to the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn 2?
Kidding. Not this time. Mama needs her sleep.
My reunion with Vampire Edward will have to wait a little while longer, and when we meet again, perhaps we’ll even talk big bangs…
I think I need this hair do for my 80s run this weekend. It would work for it right?
Edward & I will miss you. I’ll have some popcorn for you.
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Totally. If you could get a banana clip that would take it to the next level.
Are you going to the midnight show?
Yes! I’m gonna head over there around 11:30. If it’s too crowded, then I’m watch it tomorrow morning. I’m hoping since they had a 10pm show & 4 showings at Northgate that this one wont be so crowded.
You’re committed. Tell Vampire Edward (and his bangs) hello. And eat some kettle corn for me. LOL
So this is a vampire inspired hair do? lol
Love it messy looking!
Hi Cherise,
LOL, it was inspired by a Kelly Clarkson video!
Oh this looks so pretty on you but I think I’ll have to skip it. I’m already 5’10″ and that hair would put me over the 6 ft. range, ha!
I wish I was that tall, Marla! I’d love my hair to clear 6 ft!
That looks awesome, and you look so darn cute in those pictures. I am not sure if my hair is long enough but I am going to try that look.
Hi Agata,
You could always do a modified version…maybe make the bangs less high? Anywho, if you try it send me a pic.
Happy, happy Friday!
This would look amazing with a smokey eye and a leather jacket!! Thanks for the idea!!!
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Pretty! Only one problem–I am a total failure when it comes to teasing my hair! Believe me, I’ve tried. The stuff just doesn’t want to stay teased for some reason! Also, I feel like whenever I tease my hair, it always looks so wonky and uneven. I can’t get an even-looking poof no matter HOW I tease, spray, comb, and finesse!
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Hi Becca,
Have you tried spraying hairspray first, blow drying and then teasing?
Woohoo Karen!
Talk about a big bang, I love it! I’m 100% certain that I could never pull this off myself, though.
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You could do it!
If you had a spiral perm, your hair in this tutorial would look suspiciously like mine circa 1992.
Did you have the side wings? I was all about the side wings.
Cool beans, Karen! I love!
This is so awesome! I’ve done this look right a couple of times, but not consistently. I needed MOAR HAIRSPRAY! It seems like that’s the ticket. Your hair looks so rad, rebellious, and raw. Love the tutorials.
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You look so cute! Love the hairdo!
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I love it Karen. Big hair, don’t care!
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Thanks, Teri! Woo hoo, big hair!
You pull that off so well! I would like insane!
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I love this look on you! What if you have really thin hair?
Love it!
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Karen,
You look gorgeous, as usual.
What a babe! Your hubby is a lucky guy.
I love messy hairstyles like this one. Its imperfection is what gives it that concert/night on the town feel. It looks fun and playful, and you wear it very well. I think having highlights helps.
This is so cute!