There comes a point in a young woman's life when she realizes she needs a change. She's come to terms with the fact that the annual haircut/dye just isn't going to cut it. Maybe you've been scrolling into the depths of your "hair inspo" Pinterest search or maybe you've recently binged watched all 7 seasons of New Girl (I'm personally guilty), but either way, you've stumbled across the fringe fad. There are endless struggles that only women with bangs can fully relate to, because with great looks comes great responsibility.
1. Ponytails are no longer a gal’s best friend.
The days of a quick-fix-throw-your-hair-up are long gone. Putting your hair up used to be an easy solution to hot days, workouts, or just simple convenience. Now, when you grab that old, unloved, ponytail of yours, you better get ready for some serious concentration while trying to decipher where the bangs stop and the other hair ends.
2. Doing your makeup has its ups and downs.
You save half of the time and foundation - shout out to the lack of forehead visibility. But on the other hand, putting on mascara is an even bigger pain and you're likely to end up painting a little bit on the tips of your bangs. Eyebrows are no longer a concern because they're hidden behind you're cute little fringe. Basically it's just a lot less makeup and a lot less money!
3. You can’t help but notice every person with bangs.
It was really evident when you first did the chop, but you basically join the secret society that consists of women with bangs. It's like you're automatically drawn to people of your kind, noticing what style bangs they have and of course comparing them to your own.
4.There’s no cute way to flip your hair.
You know when you have an eyeful of bangs and try to hands-free flip them out of your view? Hate to break it to you, but it's probably not your cutest move. I know because of the many times I've caught myself mid-flip. So let's just leave that move to Leo for now.
5. People tell you that you look like Zooey Deschanel... a lot.
Let's be real. There's a big chance that the inspiration to drastically cut your bangs was because of this New Girl star. The iconic bangs trend was arguably spearheaded by Zooey. So how can you not take the compliment when you're compared to a bangs legend like her?
6. Actually, now you kinda look like all of your childhood celebs.
Hilary Duff, Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Sandra Bullock, and of course, the iconic, Hannah Montana... C'mon, don't you wish you had bangs when Nick Jonas thought it was cute?!
7. You actually need bobby pins.
If you're anything like me, you used bobby pins less than a handful of times; exclusively at your high school proms. But bobby pins quickly become a necessity when you have bangs, especially when you're planning on doing just about anything. A trip to the gym, a decent braid, or anything else of the active nature will be almost impossible without a few bobby pins on hand.
8. Your bangs have a mind of their own.
You now have hair that can literally defy gravity and bedhead has never been so real. The first thing you see when you wake up in the morning is just about guaranteed to be a hot mess of hair on top of your head. Be careful with the power you give your bangs though, a seemingly innocent headband can turn into a bangs nightmare real fast.
9.The fear of a random rainstorm or a gust of wind is too real.
One of two evils with having bangs is getting caught in an unexpected rainstorm and having to deal with the sad look that is your wet, stringy bangs. The other evil is facing a sudden breeze and having to deal with the whole situation of blown around bangs. How can a hair cut so cute seem so out to get you? Too bad it's nothing a hat can fix, because hats are out of the question when you have bangs.
10. You and your forehead aren't really on good terms.
A part of yourself that you have identified with for so long just isn't what it used to be once you get those curtains to cover your forehead. You struggle to understand how you pulled off your giant forehead just yesterday, and now you can't bear the sight. Even on the days when you you want nothing more than your exposed forehead again, it's just not the same.
11. People actually don’t remember you sometimes.
Every now and then, you'll run into someone like your mailman, an old high school acquaintance, or your professor that completely forgets who you are without your trusty old forehead. Fear not, the double takes and hesitant "hello"s are nothing to take personally. And soon enough, everyone will get used to and embrace the new you!
12. You're basically a brand new person.
As soon as you let your hair stylist go for the first big cut, a huge weight left your shoulders. That weight was the old you. Your new do brought on a wave of self awareness. Whether you're embracing your inner hippie, prep, or whatever you may be, this new do has brought a new you! And in my mind, that's cause for celebration (aka selfies)!
