The good news is, curtain bangs work well with short and long hair, as well as straight, wavy and curly hair types. Plus, they're super versatile and can complement many hairstyles like ponytails, up-dos, low buns and more.
"Whereas straight-across bangs usually have to be pinned down, curtain bangs are typically still long enough to put back into a ponytail, though they also look amazing if you want to keep them out of your ponytail," says Liu.
How do you style curtain bangs? It's best to style curtain bangs with a blowdryer and a medium-barrel round brush, says Everson, who recommends blow drying the bangs going away from the face backwards. (You can start with damp or dry hair, but beginning with damp hair will better set the look.)
Being a style that's hard to carry, Pulitano says “a curtain fringe won't suit all face types.” “I would avoid it for round shaped faces and square jawlines. I would also avoid it if you have a strong cowlick, as your fringe will jump up in the centre and split in the wrong place all the time.”
Curtain bangs are pretty low maintenance:
You can let them get a little bit longer in between trims and they will still look fabulous. However, if you want them to be absolutely perfect, then we recommend you get them trimmed every 5-6 weeks.
French-girl bangs are thick, full, and long (grazing your eyebrows or even slightly longer, depending on your preferences), and they lay across your forehead perfectly.
A curtain fringe is customizable so that they can suit any face shape. So don't be afraid to talk with your hairstylist. These bangs are a lot easier to grow out and maintain than regular ones. According to hairstylist Brandi Rose of Canada, “You can easily tuck them behind your ears or push them to the side.”
Long Layers and Major Side Part
Long layers will make it back in a ponytail but add texture to a short cut, and a major side part adds volume.
Curtain bangs are definitely the most sought-after and coolest hairstyle trends of 2022 - on both social media (like TikTok and Instagram) and among celebrities. They excellently and brilliantly frame your face, thereby enhancing your facial features like eyes and cheekbones, plus they grow out seamlessly.
“Even if you let your bangs air dry just a bit after your shower, you still want to brush your bangs down and off to each side to set the stage,” says Shakir. At this point, you can also add any hair serums, styling products or heat protectants of your choice.
Who can pull off curtain bangs? The beauty of curtain bangs is that they can work on anyone and everyone. “Almost any face shape can pull off curtain bangs,” says Cotteblanche, who says it's best to adapt the look to compliment your face shape and hair texture.
Go for a ponytail with bobby pins.
Not only does this trick keep your longs bangs in place, but it also makes you look chic even on a casual day. To create this hairstyle, part your hair on one side, tie your hair into a low ponytail, and secure your fringe on the side using bobby pins.
Do bangs look good on round faces? Of course, they do! Good bangs for round face vary significantly in their length, shape, and style, but together with your hairstylist, you will be able to find the fringe that best flatters your face shape and features.
The curtain fringe.
It can work perfectly well from the side, so it works if you wear your hair in a side parting, and it's especially helpful if you have a cowlick (strong angled hairline growth), as the fringe can be placed at the shortest cut point, therefore taming the cowlick.”
As celebrity and editorial hairstylist Neil Moodie explains: “A wolf haircut is a mix of the shag haircut and a mullet, but generally created on longer hair. It has shorter choppy layers on the top and longer choppy layers around the sides and back.”
Much like the butterfly haircut, butterfly bangs are all about blending varying lengths of hair. The haircut itself features short layers around the crown of the head, giving the illusion of shorter hair, meanwhile the fringe uses layers around the face to achieve a feathery look.
Try curtain bangs. Seen on celebs like Taeyeon and Jisoo, this trendy hairdo frames the face, creating the illusion of a slimmer visage. They also don't require frequent trims and can easily blend with the rest of your hair when you want them out of your face.
We recommend bringing pictures and tell your stylist that you'd like low-effort bangs that stay true to your middle part and frame your face. Do not utter the word blunt when asking for bangs.
Rectangle Face Shape
Longer curtain bangs will be the most complimentary for this shape. You want the shortest pieces to hit just at or below your cheekbones. This balances and softens a longer, more angular face shape.