Curtain Bangs Are Perfect for Any Hair Type

Barely-there bangs, invisible bangs, shattered bangs — fringe has taken on many shapes with various names the past few seasons, but most popular of all is still curtain bangs. Unlike other shapes that are straighter or more blunt, the soft edges that make up curtain bangs make the style suitable for all face shapes and hair types. If you client is on the hunt for a way to switch up their style without a great deal of effort, this fringe trend is for them!

Curtain Bangs: The Details

The look is drawn from classic shapes that were popular in the 70s. So it is no wonder why with this era being popularized in fashion that this hairstyle would be trending as well. The look is characterized by a shorter length in the middle which gently gets longer as you blend them out to the sides. Curtain bangs can easily be parted in the middle or brushed to a single side to open the face and are known for their soft, romantic finish.

Why You’ll Love This Look

This style is perfect for the person who is looking to make a change without a great deal of commitment. Because of their soft shape and ability to easily be blended, they can be hidden with styling or blended for a quick and easy grow out. Apart from this, the other reason why we’ve seen a rise in this trend is because they can be tailored to every face shape and hair type. Stylists can easily tailor this look to ensure minimal upkeep with maximum effect. When it comes to bang trims — they will probably need to be every 4-6 weeks as compared with the usual 1-2 for higher maintenance styles like blunt bangs.

Curtain Bangs & Your Hair Type

Just like any hair cut, fringe should be tailored to an individual’s hair texture for best results. Similar to the way that a stylist may cut a client’s hair dry versus wet for highly curly or coiled hair types, this should be taken into account with curtain bangs as well. Unless you know they’ll be wearing a curly fringe, it is usually best to blow dry the bang area smooth and then determine length and shape. Always be mindful of how the hair will be worn — natural waves, curls or styled smooth — before committing to a length and remind them its always easier to go shorter at a later date!

Style Tips For A New Fringe

Although curtain fringe is fairly low-key, getting used to styling this new length can take some getting used to. They great thing about them is their ability to be worn with any finish you client likes. As they develop new styling habits for your ‘do recommend the best blow-dry tips and product picks based on their individual style and ease of upkeep. Let them play around with the new shape and offer a few different options of how best to style curtain bangs in a pinch.