More accurately, how to survive that awkward stage of growing them out. Yikes.

1. Sweep bangs to the side with an easy twist + two tucked-away bobby pins:

Pin placement is key here, so that longer sections of hair can overlap shorter ones. Video here.

2. Try a simple waterfall braid and pin at the crown.

If you can do a twist — or overlap two sections of hair — you can do a waterfall braid. Tutorial here.

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3. Or switch to a twist and pin farther back.

Find this tutorial and others at Elle.

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4. You can also braid your crown straight back.

How-to here.

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5. Or pull forward and tuck behind your ear.

More here.

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6. Short locks all around? Blow-dry straight, sweep to the side, then lock strands in place with a headband.

Whether it’s fancy and ~bejeweled~ — or no-fuss elastic. Full tutorial at Cosmo.

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7. For longer hair, use an elastic headband to twist and tuck.

Tutorial here.

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8. For days when you ~literally cannot~, cover them up completely.

Find this printed scarf here.

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9. If your bangs are shorter, sweep a longer section of hair over them. Then tuck and secure with bobby pins or clips.

How-to here.

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10. Tease your bangs slightly, then push them back toward your crown.

#Pompadour2015. More here.

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11. Or try it with a smaller section of hair:

12. You can also use that same base and add a quick chignon.

Or ponytail. More here.

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13. Natural hair? Here’s an easy four-step option.

Sweep ‘em over, roll ‘em up. More ideas here.

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14. Pair a center part with two twists.

Find this and several other styles here.

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15. And add loose waves for texture.

All the better to hide those pins. Tutorial here.

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16. Or, for a vintage-inspired look, switch to a side part and coil each section around your index finger.

Then secure. Tutorial here.

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17. Stick-straight hair? Slick it back.

Pin behind your ears so the rest of your hair can fall over (and hide) them. How-to here.

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18. Slicked-back bangs can also double as the base of a tiered ponytail.

AKA the best way to keep your hair out of your face at the gym. More here.

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