Do bangs invite a sweaty forehead and summer acne?

Come summers and you want to see a new you in the mirror. So you book an appointment with your hair stylist and get those bangs you have been craving for a while. But, after a few days you start how the bangs start making your forehead warm or see the signs of the first forehead pimple. While bangs are a genius hairstyle, if not maintained properly, they are also an invitation to a sweaty forehead and summer acne, especially for those with a sensitive skin.

How to deal with a bang-hairstyle-induced sweaty forehead and summer acne?

Now, before you move head to decipher what goes wrong and where with the hairstyle, it is important to clear that the hairstyle itself isn’t responsible for skin issues. Sensitive skin coupled with harsh ingredients used in products to maintain those bangs are mostly responsible for the damage. But, we break down what happens and how one can cope up with it.

Are bangs compatible as a hairstyle?

In a tropical or humid country like India, light bangs are definitely doable. But heavy bangs may trigger skin irritation. This is due to several reasons. First, the bangs sit tight on the prominent T-zone of the face. This is one of the areas which secrete considerable amount of oil. As bangs fall in a layer, it traps the heat on the forehead, making it sweaty. Second, this heat and sweat combined can irritate the facial pores by clogging it and leading to acne breakout. Third, constant brushing of the hair on this oily surface can lead to oil transfer from the face to the scalp. Fourth, several hair care products that you use to take care of the bangs contain ingredients or leave residue which further aggravate the situation. In case you have a very sensitive skin, fight forehead acne, sweat a lot, or have dermatological issues, then bangs should be better avoided. Should you still like to go ahead, then go for light layered bangs.

How to balance the skin and bangs camaraderie?

If you already have bangs and are facing similar issues or want to go for bangs nonetheless, then here’s what you can do to protect your forehead and the hairstyle. First, get lighter bangs which are easily manageable and does not cover your whole forehead. Second, rinse the bangs and keep them oil free even if you don’t rinse your whole hair. Third, when you don’t have to look your stylish best, keep your bangs pinned backwards to avoid surface contact and oil transfer. Fourth, always apply a light-weight sunscreen. Fifth, keep loads of blotting paper or facial wipes handy and whenever you feel grease building up, blot or clean it quickly. Sixth, be careful of what styling products, hair cream or heat equipments you are using for your hair. Avoid using harsh equipments and products directly on the bangs.

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