All the tips, tricks and tools you’ll need to master this chic style.
In this modern age where we can rely on the internet for hairstyling tips and reference photos before committing to a big chop, we’re able to embrace bangs in (almost) all of their forms: Blunt-cut, micro, Birkin-style — you name it. But no snipped look seems to be as currently trendy as the casually cool curtain bang.
Fringes have come a long way since their less-than-admirable reputation of the past (we’re looking at you, bowl cuts), and this face-framing curtain cut comes with an effortlessness that we all seem to be flocking to the salon for these days. But how, exactly, do you style it? We tapped hair expert Jason Lee, founder of Mela & Kera and hairstylist at Jason Lee Salon, for answers.
To the salon!
Long before you attempt to style your bangs at home, the process begins in the salon chair. According to Lee, the term ‘curtain bang’ can be interpreted in many ways, and each stylist will have their own technique for executing them, so it’s important to bring a reference photo to your appointment. “A curtain bang can give your look a French feel, a retro ’60s feel, or even a bit of a ’90s vibe, so you want to be clear on showing a reference of what you like,” he says.
For a more current take on the trendy trim, look to pop princess Sabrina Carpenter, who constantly keeps her Barbie blond fringe cut into this signature style. Over the years, we’ve also loved the look on stars like Naomi Campbell, Sydney Sweeney, Dua Lipa and Zendaya.
In terms of shaping, this style is distinctly draped (hence the curtain reference) and much less severe than traditional bangs that are typically cut straight across. “Ultimately, you want to ask your stylist for bangs where the shortest piece is in the centre (between the eyes) and then goes longer towards the sides of your face to frame it,” Lee explains. While…
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