Hairstylists Swear By This Trick: Your Bangs Will Always Look Perfect

As you’ll see in this video, it’s super easy — just part your bangs in a zigzag pattern. This zigzag parting makes your bangs look fuller and helps them hold their shape all day without splitting. It’s a game-changer if your bangs often feel flat and your styling never lasts as long as you want.

The video has been watched nearly 7 million times and received over 800,000 likes. While Jane Clayton shows this technique on her thick, full bangs, it actually works for anyone who wants perfectly styled bangs.

You’ll need a flat iron and a comb to style your bangs. First, comb your bangs straight forward. Then, starting at the roots, use the comb to create a zigzag part from back to front.

Next, comb your bangs upward and pin one side away. Hold the other side up and use the flat iron, moving it in the opposite direction to style. Repeat as needed, then style the other side the same way.

Finally, gently tousle your bangs for a natural, long-lasting look. If you want to save time in the mornings and keep your bangs looking fresh for 2-3 days, give this zigzag method a try.

You’ll find it easier if you pay attention to your bangs while blow-drying. Part them in an X shape and use a paddle brush to dry back and forth. This keeps baby hairs and cowlicks under control.

This trick also works great for curtain bangs—just swap in a round brush for a lighter, airier finish.

If your bangs are straight or you want a sleek look, dry them downward for a shiny, polished result. If your blow dryer has a cool shot, use it on your strands to lock in the style longer.

Use just a tiny bit of finishing product on your bangs—too much can weigh them down and make them look greasy. A pea-sized amount of wax works well; warm it between your palms to avoid applying excess. The same “less is more” rule applies to hairspray.

It’s important to wash your bangs more often since they touch your skin and can cause breakouts. Just part your bangs and wash that section to start fresh with every style. Dry shampoo is also a great helper if your bangs get oily or flat quickly, or if you work out a lot—it adds texture and keeps your look fresh longer.