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Bangs are super cute, but they tend to get greasy fast since they rest against your forehead all day. If you want to keep your bangs looking great, we can help you out! We've put together a list of helpful tips that prevent oil buildup on your skin and bangs. Give these ideas a try to keep your bangs looking awesome all day long!

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Use shampoo formulated for oily hair.

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  1. Shampoos made for “normal” or “dry” hair contain hydrating ingredients that leave a film on your bangs and make them get greasy a lot faster. Check the label and make sure the shampoo you’re using is made for oily/fine hair.[1]
    • Avoid shampoo formulas with labels like “dry,” “damaged,” "smoothing," or “glossy” since those tend to have a lot of moisturizing ingredients.[2]
    • Consider using a clarifying or purifying shampoo once a week to deep clean your hair and bangs.
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Wash your bangs every day.

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  1. Shampooing all of your hair every day isn’t usually recommended since that can dry it out. Your bangs rest against your forehead, though, so they’re exposed to a lot more oil throughout the day. To prevent them from getting greasy, shampoo your bangs once a day, especially if you have oily skin.[3]
    • Since you’re already washing your face in the morning, go ahead and wash your bangs in the sink while you’re at it![4]
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Skip conditioning your bangs.

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Soak up oil with dry shampoo.

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  1. Apply dry shampoo at your roots and comb your bangs to distribute it. Dry shampoo is a must-have if your bangs tend to get greasy! Carry a little bottle of it with you when you leave the house and give your bangs a quick spritz whenever they start looking oily.[6]
    • The dry shampoo absorbs the oil and gives bangs a little volume so they aren’t laying flat against your forehead.
    • Baby powder works in a pinch if you don’t have dry shampoo! Just sprinkle the baby powder on your bangs and comb through them to absorb the oil.[7]
6

Clean your hair styling tools.

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Keep your hands off your bangs.

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  1. It’s hard to keep your hands off your bangs sometimes, especially if you need to rearrange them during the day! Try to avoid touching them as much as possible, though, so your bangs don't get greasy.[12]
    • Carry a comb or pick with you and use that if you need to restyle your bangs during the day.
    • Touching your forehead can make your skin oily, as well. Then, your bangs soak that oil right up! Try to avoid touching your face as much as you can.[13]
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Wash your face twice a day.

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  1. To prevent greasy bangs, be sure to wash your face with a mild cleanser twice a day (morning and night). It also helps to exfoliate your forehead and hairline a few times a week to prevent dead skin cells and sebum from building up there.[14]
    • Massage your skin gently as you’re washing it. Being too rough can irritate your skin and make pores produce extra oil.
    • Avoid cleansers with alcohol listed in the ingredients, too. Alcohol is a harsh ingredient that causes skin irritation; irritation triggers more oil production.[15]
9

Use oil-free cosmetics and skincare products.

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12

Bring oil-botting sheets with you.

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    My bangs get oily quicker than the rest of my hair. Why does this keep happening and how do I prevent it?
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    This happens because of the oil produced from your forehead. To prevent this, try using oil blotting sheets. They are about $3 at HEB. This can also be prevented if you stop touching or running your fingers through them.
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    Because I have had a middle part quite a lot, when I got my block bangs, they split in the middle. How do I combine them and get rid of the gap to make them look perfect?
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    Try some hairspray. If you don't want to do that, try taking a shower, then holding your bangs to your forehead and letting them dry in that position. Or put a hairband around your wet bangs and let them dry like that.
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    How do I keep the top of my hair from becoming oily?
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    Avoid brushing your hair too much or using shampoo too often. These will dry out your hair and cause excessive oil to be produced on your scalp.
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Noël Reid-Killings
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This article was co-authored by Noël Reid-Killings and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Noël Reid-Killings is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Noël New York Salon & Boutique. With over a decade of experience, Noël specializes in curating and customizing hair solutions for all hair types and textures. She has worked with countless A-list celebrities including Alicia Keys, Ciara, Yara Shahidi, and Simone Missick. Her work has been featured on makeover shows and in magazines including Essence, Sophisticates Black Hair, Teen Vogue, Elle, 21Ninety, WWD, POPSUGAR, Allure, The Cut, The Huffington Post, and Swaay. This article has been viewed 268,609 times.
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