I have bangs that are growing out from being cut too short about four months ago. Right now they reach the middle of my ear. I have tried to do the "swoop" thing, as they are still a little too short to tuck behind my ear. My problem is that they don't stick together. The hair seperates into clumps and looks messy a few minutes after I leave the house. Right now I slightly curl my bangs with a flat iron and then brush them over. Should I be using a gel or something? What do you ladies do to get your bangs to stay in one piece? I hope this makes sense. If it helps I'm going for the Aaliyah look, part on one side and swooped over, only my hair is not as long. Thanks in advance.