How to Make Color Block Hair Bangs – The Easy Way!

Everyone knows that bangs are the most difficult part of your look. If you have long, thick hair, it can be difficult to find a style that works with all of the length. Even if you have short, fine, and straight hair, it can be hard to find a style that isn’t over the top and/or cutting into your face.

Luckily, there are a variety of ways to style bangs that are not over the top and still look great! Here’s how to make color block bangs—not just any color block bangs, but the color block bangs that inspire you to go back to school, get a job, or a career change and ditch the flats!

What Is a Color Block Braid?

One of the oldest hairstyles you can possibly imagine, the color block braid has been around since the 16th century. The braid is actually a weave, which is woven into itself and then cut into different lengths. The most popular color of this weave is red, which is also the color of a majority of human hair.

The two strands of hair are then twisted together and secured with a bobby pin. The idea with the color block braid is to create a uniform look by creating a contrasting color in each section of your hair. The red in one section of your hair contrasts with the blue in the next section and creates the illusion of a sunset-colored hair style.

How to Make Color Block Hair Bangs

There are a few ways to style color block bangs. The easiest way is to braid the hair together and secure it with a barrette or a tie. You can also use a color-block weave to secure the hair with one color in front and a contrasting color behind it. This is a classic way to style color block bangs, and it works great with any hair type.

Go for a Cute Color Block

If you’re looking for a more girly way to style your bangs, you can go for a cuter color block. This is a great option if you want to pair your braid bangs with makeup as opposed to wearing them straight out of the shower because it will give your makeup a more colorful finish.

Short Hair with Bangs

If you have short hair and are looking for a shorter length in your bangs, you can go for a shorter version of the color block braid. This is a great option for those with fine hair who want shorter bangs. Some of the easier ways to style a shorter color block braid is with a red-blonde braid, red-red braid, or red-purple braid.

Long Hair with Bangs

If you have long hair and are looking for longer bangs, the color block braid is not the best option for you. This is because while a red-red braid will give you a longer length, it will also make your hair look very springy and unruly. Longer hair requires a different braid type, and we’ll get to that in a minute. The easiest way to style long hair with bangs is with a blue-red braid.

The Final Word

Now that you’ve got the hang of it, you’re probably thinking: “How the heck am I supposed to style all of this hair?” Luckily, there’s an easier way! Tousle your hair. For the most streamlined and natural look, tousle your hair with your hands instead of brushing, combing, orplucking it.

This will allow your hair to dry naturally and keep the integrity of your color block bangs. That’s it! There’s nothing complicated or difficult about making color block bangs—in fact, it’s actually one of the easiest hair styles you can do. So, go forth and rock the color block braid!