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Curtain bangs are a soft, centre-parted fringe that sweeps away from the face on each side, like open curtains. They are one of the most-requested and most forgiving fringe styles because they frame the face without the commitment of a blunt fringe. Here is what they are, who they suit, and the variations worth trying — each previewable on your own photo.
Because they part in the middle and taper longer toward the cheekbones, curtain bangs add face-framing softness without covering the whole forehead. They open up round faces, soften square jaws, balance long faces and suit heart shapes — which is why they work across nearly every face shape.
They are also low-commitment: they grow out gracefully into face-framing layers, so there is no awkward regrowth stage.
From a soft lob to a bardot-style sweep, the exact look changes with length and texture. Try a few on your own photo to see which suits your hair before you book the salon.
The classic: soft curtain bangs on a chin-grazing lob.
Curtain bangs paired with a blunt bob for a sharper frame.
Longer, lived-in curtain bangs that blend into layers.
Curtain bangs adapted for curly texture.
A lighter, wispier take on the curtain shape.
Full, 70s-inspired curtain bangs.
A voluminous, swept curtain fringe with extra body.
Piecey, separated curtain bangs for an undone look.
Curtain bangs styled on shorter men's lengths.
What grown-out curtain bangs become — soft framing layers.