Do you know the “curtain bangs“? It was fashionable in the 1970s and is now making a comeback. Find out what curtain bangs are and who looks good for them
If you want to cut your hair or change your look, the open curtain bangs is a very trendy style this year. A fashionable choice, easy to keep in style with daily styling, so you don’t have to run often to the hairdresser to adjust the cut. Here’s who it looks good for and how to best wear it to bring out the features of your face.
Curtain bangs what it is
Curtain bangs, also called curtain bangs, as the name suggests is a bangs that splits in the center framing the face and eyes on either side, just like a curtain does a window.
As with most beauty trends this isn’t really new. But while many beauty looks that are back in vogue are inspired by the 90s, such as scrunchies, the curtain bangs dates back to the 70s.
Behind this vintage hair-trend is the French icon Brigitte Bardot, a woman who at the time was very frightening for her sensual, free and nonconformist being. It was said that Brigitte didn’t bother brushing her hair, that she smoothed it out with her fingers and brought it deliberately tousled and untidy.
Girls all over the world began copying her, even movie stars like Goldie Hawn and Farrah Fawcett. The curtain bangs thus became a bit of a symbol of female liberation.
Who is the curtain bangs good for?
Curtain bangs look good with any cut, straight, wavy, curly, long or short hair. If you are looking for a trendy style to transform your hair then curtain bangs are for you.
It is becoming the favorite cut of celebrities and Insta-influencers, because it gives the illusion of having more pronounced cheekbones. A perfect bangs for selfies, in fact, the hashtag #curtainbangs on instagram has almost 200,000 views.
For those who have never tried to cut the bangs it can be the first step towards a more radical cut. Extremely versatile, the curtain tuft is suitable for everyone because it easily adapts to any face shape.
It hides big foreheads, highlights cheekbones and the best features of each face. If you want to try it, we recommend starting with one that touches the cheeks and that you can tuck behind the ears, and then, if necessary, move on to a shorter one.
How to wear curtain bangs
The curtain bangs style is softer than the straight or one-sided cut of a traditional fringe. The length can vary according to taste. It is usually worn shorter in the center and longer on the sides, with wavy ends that blend with the rest of the hair.
If you want you can make it grow, then placing it behind the ears or pulled back stopped in a ponytail. Choose if you want soft or straight hair and ask your hairdresser for style advice, whether to keep it short or longer.
Some ideas for wearing curtain bangs:
- combined with the long hair in soft waves;
- at the height of the wavy cheekbone with the C-shaped plate;
- long and sensual with wavy blonde hair, to highlight the eyes;
- if you have curls you can combine it with a short cut under the chin;
- brushing the eyebrows with long hair.
How to handle curtain bangs
Curtain bangs require no special care and are super simple to style. You can create elegant, messy or casual looks. Start by applying some volumizing mousse.
Part the hair in the center of the forehead, take a tuft on one side and wrap it around a round brush, keeping it perpendicular to the hairline. Pass the hair dryer several times at medium temperature, remove it without removing the hair from the brush for a few seconds, to make it take shape.
Repeat a couple of times and then grab the tuft of the opposite side. To finish, you can use a straightener or a curling iron, depending on the finish you prefer, finishing the styling by spraying a little hairspray.
