From ’70s blowouts to the return of “The Rachel 2.0, ” retro styles are all the rage—with curtain bangs taking the throne as one of the trendiest styles of the year. Whether it be beautiful bobs or long layers, our clients are requesting to pair their cuts with a Jane Birkin-inspired fringe.
It gets even better: Curtain bangs are also great for adding body to long, heavy hair—without sacrificing any length. We tapped into Ulta Beauty Design Team Member Justin Toves-Vincilione (@ahappyjustin) for the ultimate technique for shaping, refining and beautifully blending a longer curtain bang.
Justin recommends starting your cut on dry, styled hair because the movement and placement of the bangs will be different from when they’re wet. This allows you to shape wispy layers and build feathering in real time.
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Part the hair as desired, then take one piece and overdirect to the opposite side. Then, slide cut using the “Pinch & Talk” method. This technique will help form and accentuate the soft detailing of the bangs. Remember it’s always good to cut longer first—you can always go shorter!
Cut and shape the second section of hair, using your freshly cut bang as a guide. Justin uses a pair of ARC™ Scissors Master Series PARAGON II 7″ to get the perfect chop! The PARAGON II is perfect for dry-cutting, loaded with razor-sharp and durable steel blades that are optimized for precision line work and slide, slice and point cutting techniques. Thick, coarse hair—don’t sweat it!
Justin tops off the fresh cut with Airy Texture Spray by Authentic Beauty Concept to add volume and accentuate the shape, followed by Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in the finished look. A few drops of Nourishing Hair Oil is the cherry on top, taming any frizz and flyaways for an effortlessly blown out look.
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How To Cut Your Own Bangs: 10 Tips And Tutorials
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How To Cut Curtain Bangs And Style Them In Between Washes
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.In this blog post, I’m sharing how to cut my curtain bangs but before I get into it did you know that there are levels to bangs? Yes, there are different types of bangs; China bangs, French bangs, see-through bangs, long bangs, short bangs, full bangs, curtain bangs, and probably many more.
If you’re reading my blog frequently you might come across the blog article where I consider a wig with bangs beginner-friendly, you can read that blog post here. If you’re considering trying a wig but you have no knowledge of how to install your wig, you might go for a (non) closure wig with bangs. It’s easy to put on and take off, they wouldn’t give you any headaches.
I wanted to have curtain bangs for a while because it seemed like everywhere I looked I saw curtain bangs and I fell in love with them. The only challenge was that I wanted to cut the bangs myself and I did some research on how I could do it myself. After watching a few videos I was convinced that I could do it myself too and I did.
How To Cut Curtain Bangs Like A Pro In 2023
I decided to cut some curtain bangs on my easy everyday wig. This was actually the only good work-appropriate wig I had which means that I did not have room for mistakes. After installing the wig on my head, I went and wet the front section that I was going to cut and work on. I selected a section by using the highest part of my two eyebrows for the sides and 1, 5 – 2 inches to the back. This parting section was made in an angled section, so you basically end up with a triangle part.
Then I put the rest of my hair in a ponytail so that it would not be in the way. I twisted that ‘triangle’ section and I used my mouth as a guideline to cut my bangs. Then I cut the twisted section straight with my hair scissors. When you comb through that part of the hair that you just cut, you will see that it will go in an angled motion.
I also went and layered the two side sections of my hair. I did this by selecting one inch of hair on both sides of my head and I cut them in an angled motion. Then I went and styled my hair and that’s it. I have a video on YouTube where you can see how I styled my curtain bangs. I will place it for you below.
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This was the easiest DIY I ever did on my hair, It couldn’t be any easier than this. I also have a video where I show you exactly how I cut my curtain bangs. The video might help you have a better understanding of how you can cut your own curtain bangs too. I will enter the video for you below.
I hope this post was helpful for you and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask in the comment section below and I would be happy to answer your question.This article was co-authored by Yan Kandkhorov. Yan Kandkhorov is a Hair Stylist and Owner of K&S Salon, a hair salon based in New York City's Meatpacking District. Yan has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, is best known for paving the way for iconic hair trends in the industry, and has operated his salon since 2017. His hair salon has been voted one of the Best Hair Salons in New York City in 2019 by Expertise. Yan and K&S Salon has collaborated with leading fashion magazines and celebrities such as Marie Clair USA, Lucy Magazine, and Resident Magazine.
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How To Cut Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are a great way to try out bangs if you’re nervous about rocking a short bang. These long, wispy bangs are popular because they flatter all face shapes and are super easy to style. Curtain bangs frame the face and are longer than other bang styles. Even better, they’re pretty simple to cut on your own. You just need a couple of tools and a little bit of confidence. You’ll be loving your new bangs in no time!
This article was co-authored by Yan Kandkhorov. Yan Kandkhorov is a Hair Stylist and Owner of K&S Salon, a hair salon based in New York City's Meatpacking District. Yan has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, is best known for paving the way for iconic hair trends in the industry, and has operated his salon since 2017. His hair salon has been voted one of the Best Hair Salons in New York City
