According to Townsend, anyone can wear bangs. "It comes down to three things: face shape, hair type and amount of time you're willing to invest each morning.' The shape of your bangs should "create an oval" with your natural face shape by strategically shading certain features. Keep in mind the texture of your hair, because when you cut bangs, the lighter strands are more prone to their natural texture. Lastly, think about whether or not you're willing to spend 10 to 15 minutes each morning on your bangs, if the answer is no, you may want to rethink them.

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After washing and towel drying, make sure to only apply products to the lengths of hair — never the bangs themselves. According to Townsend, natural oils from your skin, makeup, sunscreen and products on your glasses will touch your bangs and adding product will just make them extra greasy and weighed down. Clip your lengths back and you are ready to begin.

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Townsend likes to start with super wet bangs, before hair starts to wave or curl up. He then works in sections, using a paddle brush with a combination of nylon and boar bristles — his two favorites are by Mason Pearson, $205, and Harry Josh, $50. The trick is to use the concentrator attachment of your blow dryer and aim the heated air from above, blowing in a downward motion.

If you have natural cowlicks or your hairline has a mind of its own, make sure to start drying those more challenging sections first. Townsend especially likes using disposable mascara wands "to get such good tension right at the root where you need it to redirect hair from its natural growth pattern." Mascara wands get more tension and smoother results than a traditional round brush. He also uses Harry Josh Styling Clips, $15, inserted at the root and tip of the bangs to help them cool in place.

Apply hairspray to a soft, natural-bristled toothbrush, like Swissco Natural Bristle Toothbrush Soft, $6, and lightly apply to the root of the bangs. Townsend does not like to apply product directly to the bangs or all over to allow for natural movement without firmness or product buildup.