Growing Out My Bangs

I've given up on the barettes, because they don't stay in my slippery straight hair, and they make me feel like I have a comb-over. This is at least the 20 millionth time I've tried to do this, but this time I'm determined to not give in to the urge to cut these stabbing hairs from out of my contact lenses. Here's hoping it's worth it!