What Are Curtain Bangs—and How Do You Style Them?

Curtain bangs have us falling in love with bangs all over again.

Want to get bangs but not ready for a full-blasted commitment?

Curtain bangs are the latest take on fringe that has every bang-curious person running to the salon.

Still not quite ready to chop your hair?

We’re sharing some expert insight on this rising hair trend to help you make a more informed decision.

What are Curtain Bangs?

First, let’s tackle the obvious question people ask.

Why are they called curtain bangs?

Curtain bangs are ideal for all face shapes and hair types.

The other great thing about curtain bangs?

They’re way less of a commitment than standard fringe.

This haircut style is different than traditional bangs that cover the entire forehead.

Regular trims are necessary when it comes to curtain bangs.

Haygood recommends regular visits to your stylist for maintenance.

The only downside to the curtain bangs style is the styling upkeep.

She recommends using a little bit of sea salt spray before blow drying and styling your bangs.

This will create some texture and provide simpler styling.

Modern curtain bangs should lie flatter against the head and have a flowy movement versus a bouncy movement."

What more could you ask for?

Ready to make the cut?

“To pull off the curtain bang look, you do not necessarily have to get layers.

The purpose of curtain bangs is to slim out the face and add something different to your look.

If you choose to add layers, there will be additional texture throughout the hair,” Potempa explains.