If you've ever decided you want to get a haircut with bangs, only to be disappointed with the results once you follow through, you're not alone. It's true that bangs can be tricky and typically require quite a bit of upkeep (read: wrestling them into submission with a hair dryer every morning). Curtain bangs, on the other hand, are a different story — think of them as the trendier, more effortless version of blunt bangs. But what exactly are curtain bangs? Celebrity hairstylist Michelle Cleveland says that the hallmark of curtain bangs is when the fringe is cut shorter on the inside, and gets longer as the bangs get further away from your face. Think of a curtain draping a window, she says. These bangs frame your face on both sides.
Curtain bangs are one of the most versatile types of bangs that you can try. They can look good on everyone depending on your style, promises Cleveland. The longer the bangs, the more narrow your face will look ... while shorter bangs can define your cheekbones. (Something to keep in mind if you're attempting to cut your own bangs!)
As far as upkeep goes, you don't need to worry about busting out the blow-dryer before you leave the house. [Curtain bangs] are super low-maintenance because [they] flow into your hair naturally and you can style them however you want, says Cleveland. Check out our favorite celebrity spins on curtain bangs, with inspiration for every texture, length and style. Bonus: curtain bangs look amazing with updos.
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Curtain bangs help give curly hair tons of shape and definition. Yara Shahidi makes this cool girl style look even cooler with tons of volume.
On the days when you just need to throw your hair into a topknot, curtain bangs still make you look like you put some effort into it. Take a page from Aisha Dee's book by leaving your bangs naturally curly so that they fall to the front.
Selena Gomez's soft, piece-y updo is the perfect style to showcase curtain bangs. Curl a few side pieces to achieve this look.
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Is the thought of blow-drying your bangs every day preventing you from chopping your wavy hair? Sandra Oh proves that curtain bangs can work with practically all textures.
Sarah Jessica Parker has always been a major source of hair inspiration. Like SJP, go for bangs that reach just under your lower lashline, and sweep them to one side.
The Emmys might have been virtual this year, but that didn't stop Zendaya from debuting her ultra-cool curtain bangs. Her undone updo adds tons of volume to her crown, making her bangs the star of the show.
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Jameela Jamil usually wears her bangs thick and blunt, but here she sweeps them to the sides for a curtain-like fringe. For bangs like these, aim to cut so that they fall just under your eyebrows.
Tessa Thompson's curls are always enviable, but even more so when they're cut into face-framing fringe. Here, she sweeps the rest of her hair into a casual updo to keep the bangs front and center.
If your curtain bangs are on the longer side, a style like Ciara's is effortless. Make your topknot messy and keep the rest of your hair sleek to achieve this look.
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Alexa Chung basically started the curtain bangs trend. This romantic style doesn't just look elegant, it's easy to pull off since it doesn't have to be perfect.
Chloƫ Grace Moretz is giving us major Farrah Fawcett vibes with this flipped out style. For an updated take on the '70s style, keep your bangs long, so that they still look softer when flipped out.
Katie Berohn is the Beauty Assistant at Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her Master’s Degree at NYU’s Graduate Program of Magazine Journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life Magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan, a digital editorial internship at New York Magazine’s The Cut, a social good fellowship at Mashable, and has freelanced for HelloGiggles. When she’s not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her endless search for the perfect shade of red nail polish, Katie can be found in a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York’s newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.
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Yay! We finally escaped from the cold, and we can welcome the warm weather. The explosion of the bright spring colors can inspire us for many outfits, nail designs, and haircut as well. We are ready for that change of our entire look, aren’t we? How to welcome spring in style? You need to cut your hair and ask for bangs? Which ones? The two of the most trendy at the moment are the waterfall and curtain bangs. Both of them are really flattering and chic. Today we are going to compare the two and find which ones are the better option for your facial features.
I am going to talk about the curtain bangs first, because we all know them and how trendy they are! They are not only trendy, but also super versatile and easy to maintain. If you are not ready to take the plunge and commit to a brand-new haircut, curtain bangs will be a great choice to try out something cool! Curtain bangs can be long or short and they have that face-framing effect. If you want them with longer layers, they can elongate your face and make it super elegant and feminine. The side-swept curtain bangs are the classic choice, and a lot of celebrities are currently wearing them proudly.
The waterfall bangs are the current hype on the internet and especially on TikTok. After Anne Hathaway showed up at an event rocking these bangs, everyone were really impressed and wanted to try them out as soon as possible. Many people also compared Anne to her character in The Devil Wears Prada, because of the similarities in the haircut. What are the waterfall bangs? Each hair stroke is with different length and gradually become larger at the ends, which reminds us of a waterfall. If you want more inspiration, check out the waterfall fringe in 2023 and how to wear it!
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Yes, of course, we are starting off strong with a short haircut – Pixie cut! If you are not so sure in the decision to cut your hair really short, you can try this hack! You can get a short Pixie haircut and get long waterfall bangs that will still give the illusion of longer hair in the front. These bangs will gracefully fall at the sides of your face, creating the best frame possible and making your features stand out in the best way possible! These bangs go perfectly with one haircut in particular – the octopus hairstyle! Go ahead and check it out!
If you are not ready for the different lengths that the waterfall fringe is requiring, you can adapt the curtain bangs that are side-swept and perfectly symmetrical. They are the perfect solution for people with round faces and the classic bob hairstyle allows you to adapt them easily!
For the curly girlies out there, I know that for some of you, bangs are taboo. Well, let me tell you that you should forget about that in 2023, and try it out! The waterfall bangs are here for curly hair and we are in love! It is certainly super easy to style and to maintain and will give you the trendiest look! Even the runway models are currently adapting it with ease as you can see. All you have to do is keep the texture super wispy and