Hair Care

Behind the Scenes at the Bang Bar

Can clip-in bangs look real? Our beauty director found the answer at New York City's hottest new hair spot

by Dawn Davis

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The clip-in bangs When I sit down at the Bang Bar, Martinez selects two different sets of clip-in bangs that match my hair color. One is wispy and longer on the sides, and the other is heavier and cut straight across. We decide on the blunt version because the straight line breaks up my round face instead of highlighting it.

Then, he takes two small sections of hair on either side of my part and secures them behind my ears with bobby pins -- this creates a stable base on which to clip the bangs. He secures the bangs with their built-in clips and trims them to fit my face.

If you're not in New York, you can still do this at home: The bangs at Butterfly are Hairdo by Ken Paves Clip-in Bangs, $26.50. I also like Wow Bangs by LUXHAIR, $20.95.

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Great advice!

by Mollysunshine Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 02:22AM Report as inappropriate

Cool , even though she missed her forehead, she looked amazing with the clip in bangs :)

by applepiealamode Monday, April 8, 2013 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

OMG I think I just found a solution to my bang dilemma!!! Thank you!!!

by Kinipela Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:25AM Report as inappropriate

I want bangs!

by andyv1217 Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 07:31PM Report as inappropriate

Nice. I have to figure out how to cover up the clip in bang so I don't have to keep cutting my hair every time I want a bang.

by Monique3 Friday, March 15, 2013 at 08:54AM Report as inappropriate

Bangs cover a multitude of sins, from blemishes in young years to wrinkles in old. I'm loving the chipped, whispy yet full bangs I have. They do soften my jawline as well.

by GigiSD Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate

I think the author looks great both with and without bangs -- and I'm hoping her next article is about how to apply eyeliner like she does, because I like that too. :) Every hairstyle I've had since midway through college has had bangs -- they help soften my square face.

by purple9a Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

Without bangs.

by asiagirl4ever Friday, February 1, 2013 at 06:36PM Report as inappropriate

how fun!

by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:16AM Report as inappropriate

Now I want bangs again!

by thequietnoise Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate