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Last Updated: May 26, 2025

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This article was co-authored by Steven Waldman. Steven Waldman is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Director of Technical Training at Hair Cuttery. Steven uses his creative insight and extensive experience to drive educational programming and motivates facilitators and learners to communicate effectively, create and execute strategies to maximize potential, and achieve success. He uses unexpected sources such as art genres, architecture, and cooking to inspire shape, color, and cuts. This article has been viewed 256,184 times.

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Using a Blow Dryer

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  1. Step 1 Pull back your hair. 1 Pull back your hair. Since you're only working with your bangs, you'll need to keep the rest of your hair out of the way while you're creating your side swept style. Use a comb to separate the rest of your hair from your bangs, then secure it away from your face using a hair clip or elastic band.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 2 Get your bangs wet. You can style your bangs when you've just stepped out of the shower or use a spray bottle with water to wet them. Tie back the rest of your hair so you don't get it wet, then spray your bangs with water. Use a towel to pat away the extra moisture. Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 3 Blow dry your bangs.[1] Wrap your hair around a ceramic round brush and turn it under as you dry it. Using a hotter setting on your hair dryer will result in shiny, straight hair. A lower setting will leave your bangs with more texture.
    • As you dry your bangs, comb them in the direction you want them to go. For example, you could comb them to the side or to the front.
    • Apply a heat protectant to your hair before you use heat to style it.
    • For best results, use a hair dryer with an attachment that focuses the air onto a specific spot. That way you can dry just your bangs.
  4. Step 4 Brush out your bangs. 4 Brush out your bangs. When your bangs are dry, use the brush or a comb to comb through them and give them a little volume. If you'd like, apply a bit of mousse or anti-frizz serum to your hands and run it through your bangs.[2]
    • Don't use too much serum on your bangs, since this could cause them to look greasy.
    • If you want your bangs to lie flat, rather than having volume, don't fluff them up.
  5. Step 5 Sweep your bangs to the side. 5 Sweep your bangs to the side. Use your fingers or the end of a comb to sweep the tips of your bangs to the side. Your bangs will look best if they're swept in the opposite direction of your part.
    • If you dried your bangs in the direction you wanted them to go, this will be easier.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Using a Straightener

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 1 Pull back your hair. Use a comb to separate your hair from your bangs, and secure it away from your face with a hair clip or elastic band. Comb your bangs straight forward to prepare them for styling.
    • Make sure that your hair is completely dry before you use a hair straightener. If you notice that your have wet spots as you prep your hair, then you need to dry them before straightening.
  2. Step 2 Heat up a straightening iron. 2 Heat up a straightening iron. Plug in your iron and let it heat thoroughly. Using a higher heat setting will result in a longer-lasting, sleeker look, while a lower heat setting will leave some texture in your hair.
    • If you have fine hair, then you should stick to a lower temperature. A good temperature for fine hair is 300 °F (149 °C).
    • If you have thick hair, then you may need a higher temperature to get your hair straight.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 3 Use the iron to style your bangs. Grasp your bangs at the root with the straightening iron. Slide it down to the tips, pulling your bangs in the direction you want them to sweep and slightly turning your wrist under so your bangs will curve inward against your forehead. Release your bangs from the iron when you reach the tips.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 4 Fluff your bangs. Use a comb or your fingers to fluff up your bangs in the direction you want them to sweep. Adding a little volume will make them look more natural.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 5 Keep the style in place. Use mousse, hair gel or hairspray to keep your bangs flowing in the right direction.[3]
    • If you have curly or wavy hair, then you should stick to hairspray. Mousse or hair gel may cause your hair to return to its natural texture.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Air Dry

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  1. Step 1 Pull back your hair. 1 Pull back your hair. Use a comb to separate your bangs from the rest of your hair. Tie it back from your face with a hair clip or an elastic band so you can concentrate on styling your bangs without the rest of the hair getting in the way.
    • This style looks best on straight hair or hair that's layered.
  2. Step 2 Wet your bangs. 2 Wet your bangs. You can either style them right when you get out of the shower or use a spray bottle filled with water to wet them thoroughly. Pat away the extra moisture with a towel.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 3 Smooth your bangs to the side. Sweeping your bangs to the side while they're still wet will help them dry in the direction. Use a comb to smooth your bangs to the side of your forehead opposite your part.
    • As your hair dries, continue smoothing it to the side every few minutes. This will train your hair to dry in the correct direction.
    • You can apply leave-in conditioner or another product to help your hair stay in place as it dries.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Style Side Swept Bangs 4 Fluff your bangs. Once they have dried, give them a fluff with a comb to add a little volume. Use mousse, hair gel or hairspray to keep your bangs flowing in the right direction all day.
  5. Step 5 Finished. 5 Finished.
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  • Question How do you tame a cow lick? My bangs are usually fine, but the ends almost always curl up and it looks goofy. Ashley Adams Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. Ashley Adams Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Expert Answer You can tame your cow lick with hair gel or hairspray. After you apply the hair product, use a hair dryer to set it. If you don't want your ends to curl up, you can try to smooth them straight with a straightening iron. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 8
  • Question How do I fix sweep side bangs? Ashley Adams Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. Ashley Adams Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Expert Answer First, style them using 1 of the methods above. Then, carry a small or travel-sized comb with you throughout the day so that you can touch up your bangs, as necessary. Make sure that you always comb them in the same direction that you styled them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 4
  • Question When I part my fringe, at the end, it curls up and goes in my eyes. Any tips? Community Answer Community Answer Cut your fringe a bit shorter, even if it's right at the tips where it curls too much. Or try using a mousse or gel to keep them in the right direction and out of your eyes. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 11
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  • If your hair is curly, the blowdrying technique will produce the best results. Letting your hair air dry won't result in a side swept look. Thanks Helpful 10 Not Helpful 5
  • For cutting long sideswept bangs look into how to cut long bangs. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
  • When you use heat to style your hair, you should always apply a heat protectant to protect your hair. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
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Things You'll Need

  • Blow dryer
  • Nozzle attachment for hair dryer (optional)
  • Straightening iron
  • Ceramic round brush
  • Hair clips
  • Heat protectant (optional)
  • Mousse or gel
  • Hairspray

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.thehairstyler.com/blogs/hairstyles/how-to-style-side-swept-bangs
  2. ↑ http://www.thehairstyler.com/blogs/hairstyles/how-to-style-side-swept-bangs
  3. ↑ Steven Waldman. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview

About This Article

Steven Waldman Co-authored by: Steven Waldman Professional Hair Stylist This article was co-authored by Steven Waldman. Steven Waldman is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Director of Technical Training at Hair Cuttery. Steven uses his creative insight and extensive experience to drive educational programming and motivates facilitators and learners to communicate effectively, create and execute strategies to maximize potential, and achieve success. He uses unexpected sources such as art genres, architecture, and cooking to inspire shape, color, and cuts. This article has been viewed 256,184 times. 1 votes - 100% Co-authors: 21 Updated: May 26, 2025 Views: 256,184 Categories: Hair Bangs (Fringes) Article SummaryX

Before you style side swept bangs, pull the rest of your hair away from your face, then secure it with a hair clip or elastic band. Next, wet your bangs, wrap them around a round brush, and turn the brush under as you dry them with a blow dryer. When your bangs are completely dry, brush them out and sweep them to the side. For tips from our Beauty reviewer on how to style side swept bangs if you’re letting your hair air dry, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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