There's something about the changing of the seasons that makes people want to switch things up, and there's no better way to do that than with a . If you're craving a makeover, the new "curtain cut" haircut trend may just satisfy that itch. It's sharp, polished, and effortlessly cool — just the kind of hairstyle you want to usher in a new era.
Originally coined by celebrity hairstylist Tom Smith in a , the curtain cut puts a twist on the ever-popular and is best suited for those with mid-length hair. "The idea here is that we're adding a very long frame to the face, so we're moving away from some of that softness that we saw with some other hairstyles that we know and love, like ," Smith tells PS. Keep reading to learn more about the curtain cut, then scroll to see some of our favorite takes on the trend, below.
is a celebrity hairstylist, color director, and Olaplex ambassador. The curtain cut is a one-length haircut that falls at bob or , hitting anywhere between the chin and the shoulders. It features sharp, blunt ends without any layers.
"What makes it a curtain cut is the kind of symmetry and the tucking under and forward at the front," says Smith. This specific shape paired with the uniform length distinguishes it between an angled or , which features hair that's shorter in the back and longer in the front. If you're considering getting a curtain cut, Smith advises on exactly what you should ask for at the salon.
"First decide how bold you want to go with the length �.
