Growing Out My Bangs

For the past four years, I've had the same hairstyle (more or less the same).  One of the biggest components of it are my bangs.  A few months ago, I decided it was time for a change and I cut my hair a little shorter and started growing out my bangs.  Pretty much working towards a long, layered bob.

I like the length it is now though I need to get it cut again soon but I HATE growing out my bangs.  It is not fun.  I don't feel attractive as they grow out.  In order for me to keep the hair out of my eyes, I put barrettes and bobby pins to hold the hair back and those make me feel about 12 years old.

There are all kinds of articles about how to gracefully grow out bangs but I've pretty much tried all of the tricks and am tired of them.  So, I think this means I need a little retail therapy and find some more fun headbands and clips to help me out.

I love these!

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Any tips on growing out bangs?  How long will it take?