How fast bangs grow

Hairdresser cutting the bangs of a frightened hair salon customer
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Q: I asked my hairdresser to give my bangs a trim while making sure they were still long enough to cover my eyebrows. Unfortunately, she ended up cutting them much too short, and I'm not pleased with their current length. How fast do bangs grow?
 
A: I understand your frustration when it comes to getting a haircut that falls short of your expectations. It's a situation that can leave you feeling disappointed and longing for your hair to return to the way you prefer it. In your case, it's your bangs that ended up shorter than you'd hoped for.
 
Many of us have experienced this scenario. We enter the salon with high hopes of leaving with a hairstyle that boosts our confidence, and we clearly explain our desires to the hairstylist. However, sometimes things don't go according to plan. It could be a misunderstanding or a breakdown in communication that leads to a less-than-ideal haircut.
 
Regardless of the cause, you're now faced with bangs that are much shorter than you'd like, and it's normal to be unhappy with the result. The good news is that hair grows back, and when it comes to bangs, you may notice changes relatively quickly. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to the speed of bangs' growth, you can typically expect to see some noticeable progress in just a couple of weeks.
 
On average, hair grows at a rate of 1.2 centimeters, which is roughly half an inch, per month. Generally, your bangs will keep pace with the rest of your hair's growth. This means that after just one month, on average, your bangs will already have grown by approximately 1.2 centimeters, or half an inch.
 
Hairdresser trimming the bangs of a happy hair salon customer
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As bangs are typically just a few centimeters or inches long, you'll notice a difference rather quickly. The new growth (in percentages) compared to the already existing length of the bangs is quite significant. This can even create the mistaken impression that bangs grow faster than the rest of your hair.
 
But, to answer your question: bangs grow 1.2 centimeters (half an inch) per month. This is the average growth rate. For some individuals, it may be a bit slower, while for others, it may be a bit faster.
 
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