To or not to get bangs? That is the hair existential question that has plagued many — if not all — of us who are looking to change our looks. What was once a divisive cut is now trending, with TikTok convincing the masses that bangs can in fact work for everyone — as long as it's one specific type of bang. We're talking about .
Effortless and cool, curtain bangs give off the ultimate retro vibes and can be worn in many ways. They're a wispier bang that taper off at the eyebrow and frames the face like a curtain. "[They're] super fun and flowy," , celebrity hairstylist and John Frieda House of Frieda ambassador, tells PS.
Jennifer Nast, a senior stylist at Sharon Dorram at , adds that curtain bangs can be considered a soft fringe that can fall anywhere between the brows and mid-cheek. Usually parted at the center, with the shortest point at the middle, they gradually get longer as you move toward the sides. And the best part? They work for every and .
"Curtain bangs have lots of length options, which make them super versatile," Nast says. "This versatility helps it to work on all face shapes. This type of bang is also very soft and makes it easy to grow out, much easier than a heavy or blunt bang.
" So, how do you style them? There are two main methods you can follow. Keep reading to learn tips for styling curtain bangs at home. The most common way to style curtain bangs is with your trusty blow dryer.
Polko likes to first prep damp hair with some sort of heat protectant .