With curly bangs in fashion right now, follow these tips to ace the look

Regardless of your hairrsquos length or texture 2024 is the year for bangs They can shine a spotlight on your features by framing your face and are relatively low maintenance with the right techniques and products If you have curly hair yoursquove probably considered and abandoned the idea of bangs simply because of how unpredictable curls can often beDrishya BhagyanathldquoCurly hair can look great one day and like a frizzy mess on the next Humid conditions may make curls difficult to stylerdquo says celebrity hairstylist inset Drishya Bhagyanath However she also notes that on the plus side if your hair is naturally curly you can look effortlessly wellgroomed with minimal styling instead of using heat to iron or blowdry it straightCondition curls to prevent damage to your strands right Blunt bangs complement heartshaped facesCurly considerationsldquoCurly hair behaves differently than straight hair When getting your bangs cut keep in mind that your hair will look shorter once it dries off Avoid cutting your bangs too short when your hair is wet Alternatively you could ask your stylist to cut your bangs while your hair is dryrdquo Bhagyanath advises Before committing to bangs remember that they will need regular trims and touchups to keep looking their best If you arenrsquot prepared to take the plunge you could experiment with pinning up the frontcentre section of your hair to create faux bangs try clipon bangs or even a textured shag with longer curly bangs Choose your bangs based on the face shape and hair type Bhagyanath adds offering the following guidelinesUsing plastic curlers can help shape your curled fringesgtgt Micro bangs look edgy and complement long or oval faces bestgtgt Wispy bangs work best with fine hair They can also be a good entry point if you are uncertain about whether or not to get bangsgtgt Full blunt bangs look great on heartshaped faces however they can be hard to maintain For bad hair days try styling them with a scarfgtgt Sideswept bangs or curtain bangs complement wider or more angular faces and soften themKeep rsquoem freshHeadbands can add some style to your curlsWhile naturally curly or wavy bangs require minimal styling fizziness can be a concern especially during the more humid months A leavein product such as a styling mousse or gel can help to tame unruly curls Bhagyanath suggests As most curly girls know already curly hair looks and feels the best when well hydrated Use curl creams refreshing sprays and curly conditioners to keep them in top order Remember that curly bangs tend to get a little more dirty greasy and dishevelled as compared to the rest of your hairAccordingly wash or spritz them with water more often Use your fingers to scrunch and style your bangs instead of brushes which reduce your bangsrsquo bounce and curl and can even damage your hair ldquoSet your hair and frame the bangs around your face while your hair is still wet This will ensure that the bangs hold their shape as they dry instead of trying to set them after the hair has driedrdquo Bhagyanath signs off