The 10 struggles you recognize when you have a pony
‘You have to get to know your bangs, Lil.’ Kiek pulled a mini shampoo bottle out of her bag during a girls night out to just ’quickly‘ wash it here, making our bangs ready to go in no time. As good as your hairstyle looks thanks to a few strands by your face, a bang can sometimes be really annoying. But without it, I can never go back. So there’s only one thing to do: become best friends with my hairdresser, take my eyebrows more seriously and look sweetly at Piet for a slight breeze. These are the things you recognize when you have bangs:
1. Wind strength nothing, please
Wind is not your best friend. It’s the number one culprit when it comes to unwanted cowlicks and previously unseen partings. So if possible… Not too much wind, thank you.
2. The hairdresser
The hairdresser is your buddy. It does depend a bit on how you wear your bangs, but an average bang actually needs a trim every month. So always try to invest in a good salon where trimming your bangs is included in the service, because believe me: you will get so much out of it.
3. Neglected eyebrows
A bang is the ultimate excuse to pluck your eyebrows a little less often, which can lead to them being seriously neglected in my case.
4. Picture not so perfect
A super fun photo, until… you see the pose of your bangs. Do you look nice in a photo? Then there’s a good chance your bangs are posing in a static position or a thick bend on purpose.
5. Sports
There’s nothing else to do but rock a retro headband during a sweaty session at the gym, cancel all your appointments after working out, or quickly continue number 9 under the faucet with shampoo.
6. Skincare
Love a facial scrub, cream, or tonic, but don’t forget to pin your bangs back beforehand, otherwise your hairstyle might need to be washed and blow-dried again.
7. Who’s that girl?
‘Huh, really, is that you? I almost didn’t recognize you without bangs…’ is what you typically hear as soon as you’re spotted on a bangless day or old photo.
8. Main issue
Since you got bangs, your forehead (without bangs) looks GIGANTIC. Did I always have such a big and bald forehead?
9. The quick bang wash
The quick bang wash is your lifesaver during greasy hair, bends, and cowlicks. Tip: always keep a mini shampoo in your makeup bag, bet it will be your savior sooner or later?
10. Standard mascara in your hair
Nice, having bangs in front of your eyes, but during the application of your mascara not necessarily handy, unless you’re waiting for an incredibly black dip dye, of course.
