Framing without the commitment
Curtain Bangs
A center-parted fringe that opens away from your face instead of covering it, so you get a new focal point up front while the rest of your length stays untouched.
Your first Safe Match preview is free- LengthMedium
- Hair typeStraight · Wavy
- Daily styling5–10 min · Medium
- Salon trimevery 6–10 weeks
- Trade-offThese bangs have a training period — for the first couple of weeks they'll want to fall in your eyes before they learn to sweep to the sides.
Why it works, texture and upkeep
Why it can work
Because the fringe splits and sweeps back, it frames your face without shortening the overall cut — a lower-stakes way to change up your look.
Texture fit
Best on straight and wavy hair, where the pieces fall open naturally. A round brush or your fingers and a light hold spray keep the part in place.
Daily effort and upkeep
Medium upkeep — a fringe trim every 6–10 weeks keeps the length in the sweet spot, with 5–10 minutes of daily styling to train the part.
One real trade-off
These bangs have a training period — for the first couple of weeks they'll want to fall in your eyes before they learn to sweep to the sides.
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Decision guide
Still deciding whether curtain bangs suit you? The curtain bangs try-on guide walks through length, parting and upkeep before you cut.
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