Curtain bangs are back! The face-framing fringe look is usually worn with a slight part down the middle, creating a curtain effect across your forehead. Made famous in the ‘60s and ‘70s, this look is oh-so-stylish. If you recently got curtain bangs and are regretting them, it could be because you just don’t know how to style them! Take a look at 9 ways to style curtain bangs for every hair length.
What Are ‘Curtain Bangs’?
Curtain bangs were first made popular in the ‘60s and ‘70s by celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and Farrah Fawcett. Today, you’ll find them sported by the likes of Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson. Curtain bangs are parted down the middle and swept to each side, framing your face and eyes. They’re softer than straight-across bangs and are typically shorter at the centre and longer on the sides, with wispy ends that blend into the rest of your hair.
3 Curtain Bangs Styling and Maintenance Tips
1. Use a Big Round Brush
To style curtain bangs properly, a big round brush and hair dryer are a must to give your hair a blow out. This will give your bangs the volume and fluff they need for the signature wispy curtain bang look.
2. Texturizing Spray
You want your curtain bangs to have a little bit of grit and staying power so they’ll last throughout the day. Texturizing spray is the perfect product for that. It will help give your hair volume with minimal frizz, which is all you really want!
3. Trim Your Hair Often
If you want your curtain bangs to stay the perfect length, you’ll have to trim them often. You can trim them yourself with a pair of sharp eyebrow trimmers between appointments if necessary. Since eyebrow scissors are small and sharp, you can easily cut your bangs, maintaining your ideal length.
3 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs with Short Hair
5 Ways to Style a Bob + Curtain Bangs! | Keara Graves
Have a bob and thinking of getting curtain bangs? This tutorial will give you confidence to take the plunge. She shows you 5 ways to style curtain bangs with a bob. You’ll need products like a round brush, hair dryer and hair straightener.
How I Style My Bangs with Short Hair | Chloe Hayward
In this curtain bang styling tutorial, she demonstrates how she styles her hair from wet to dry. She begins styling her sweepy bangs when they’re wet using a round brush, blow dryer and hair clips. She finishes off the look with dry shampoo to give volume and fluff to the bangs.
Everyday Hair with Curtain Bangs | Jules Jacobson
If you have naturally straight/wavy hair and are looking for an everyday curtain bang look, this video is for you. The end result is chic and effortless and takes barely any time to achieve. She recommends products including the Living Proof No Frizz Styling Cream, the Gisou Honey-Infused Hair Oil and a flat iron.
3 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs with Medium Hair
Easy Everyday Hairstyles for Curtain Bangs! | Brittany Marie
With this video, you’ll learn 5 easy ways to style curtain bangs for gorgeous everyday looks. From a top knot to a low ponytail and half up, half down hairstyle, you’ll love creating these looks from day to day. You’ll use products like a flat iron, paddle brush and hair elastics to achieve these looks.
How I’ve Been Styling My Everyday Hair Routine | Maria Bethany
For a curly, curtain bang hairstyle, look no further. This gorgeous look is everything you need. She applies the Gisou Prep Me, Prime Me, Define Me Polishing Primer to her bangs to help prepare her hair for heat styling. It’s workable and provides volume and definition to ensure your bangs are as iconic as possible. She also uses a flat iron for her curls and hair clips to help style and set her bangs.
How I Style My Bangs + Easy Hairstyles (‘90s Inspo) | ur mom ashley
These curtain bang hairstyles are all super cute and ‘90s inspired. From a space bun look to a top bun and double pigtail braids, these easy looks are going to become your new go-to’s! She uses this blowdryer to style her bangs and the end result is stunning.
3 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs with Long Hair
6 Quick and Easy Hairstyles for Curtain Bangs | ‘90s Inspired! | Hope Shea
The ‘90s are back and if you’re interested in mixing that trend with the curtain bang look, check out this tutorial. She shows you 6 quick and easy hairstyles you can do with curtain bangs, from pigtails to claw clip hairstyles to looks with accessories like a headband and bandana.
How I Style My Curtain Bangs! | Sydney Bogh
This is a super gorgeous curly hairstyle that works beautifully with curtain bangs. She gives you her best tips for styling these ‘70s inspired bangs and uses products like a round brush, curling iron and the Tresemmé Heat Tamer Protection Spray.
How to Style Curtain Bangs + Layers | Jessica Vu
If you like the straight hair, curtain bang look, check out this routine. It’s an easy way to style curtain bangs and face framing layers with a ‘c curl’. This technique adds volume, which gives a soft/fluffy look to your hair. She uses products like the GHD flat iron, and a hair roller for the look.
Love these curtain bang looks? Give them a try – they’ll be gorgeous no matter your hair length!
