These hairstyles show how to grow out bangs and look good doing it.

Growing out bangs is no easy feat.

It takes patience, urges a bit of self-reflection, and requires a little craftiness.

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This cut in particular works well with the cascading updo mentioned further down this list as well.

For days when you need those growing strands completely out of your face, opt for a headband.

Choices are aplenty: classic arching bands, bandanas, scarves, fabric headbands, etc.

Winter Hairstyles Headband

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This gives you room to play with different styles using different variations of headbands as well.

This one-third updo looks effortlessly stylish and lets you wear your hair down a bit more comfortably.

Side-Swept Waves

Learning how to grow out bangs doesn’t have to be a cringe-worthy affair.

Half-Up Bun

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A simple bend will lift them just enough to keep them out of eyeshot.

Your hair will look extra voluminous thanks to that round brush.

If this is you, add aclaw clipto your hair repertoire.

Sideswept Bangs

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you’re able to style this look high or low, switching it up depending on your mood.

Curl cream or mousse and a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment will result in effortless, beachy waves.

Cascading Updo

No need to sweep your bangs out of your eyesleave them fun and flirty.

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A loose updo with longer bangs falling around your face plays up the growing locks.

Sweep bangs to the side in a tousled shag hairstyle as they grow out.

Use those longer bangs to your advantage.

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Here, face-framing bangs add softness and style to an everyday ponytail.

Curtain bangs are a long-standing favorite that’s easy to style.

Because they sweep back into the hair, they seamlessly blend in as they grow.

Braided Hairstyles for Natural Hair Side-Swept

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Woman with curly hair styled in an updo with a claw clip

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Woman with curly brown hair slicked down in a low ponytail

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Woman with chin-length, auburn-colored hair styled in tousled waves

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Tendril Bangs

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Shaggy Bob

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Face-Framing Ponytail

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Layered Shoulder Haircuts

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