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Once upon a time, there were Brigitte Bardots thick, piece-y bangs.
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Then there was Farrah Fawcetts angelic, flipped-out fringe.
Now curtain bangs have a new, unofficial ambassador: Sabrina Carpenter.
This hair look has transcended time for a few reasons: First, its low-maintenance.
Park Bo-young at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon, South Korea, with curtain bangs.
Compared with othertypes of bangs, the grow-out usually blends with the rest of your hair.
What are curtain bangs?
This creates a curtain-like effect that frames the face, adds Los Angeles-based hairstylistBrian Christopher.
Which face shapes and hair types work best with curtain bangs?
(Lucky for you, we included some images below for your consideration.)
it’s possible for you to then point out what you likeand dislikeabout each look.
Park Bo-young at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon, South Korea, with curtain bangs.
Pictures are always helpful, says Aguilar, even if they’re photos of something you want to avoid.
Be sure to tell your stylist how you realistically style and wear your hair daily, Arechiga adds.
If youair dryyour hair, say so.
More of ablow-dry person?
Your stylist will definitely want to know that.
Heres how to cut curtain bangs at homebut proceed with caution.
Our experts strongly recommendnotcutting curtain bangsat home.
Bangs quite literally frame your face, Aguilar says.
Plus, she notes, most stylists do free bang trims for existing clients.
Need a suggestion or two?
This method creates texture and helps you avoid blunt edges, he says.
Curtain bangs are cut to look breezy and effortless, says Robinson.
Aguilar loves Captain Blankenship Texture Sea Salt Spray for a little hold and natural-looking texture.
Those with textured or curly hair can add a pea-size amount of your go-to curl product before air-drying.
Aguilars pick is the Skmdo Original Curl Styling Cream.
Grab yourblow-dryerand a round brush, or even ablow-dryer brush.
Arechigas favorites for each vibe are the Ibiza Hair EX2 and EX3 brushes, respectively.
Have fine or straight hair?
Park Bo-young at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon, South Korea, with curtain bangs.
Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2024, with curtain bangs.
Jenna Ortega at a Los Angeles premier in 2023, with curtain bangs.
Renee Rapp at the 2024 Gold Gala in Los Angeles, with curtain bangs.
Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2024, with curtain bangs.
Halle Berry at a 2024 convention in Los Vegas with curtain bangs.
Birgitte Hjort Srensen at the 2024 Canneseries International Festival in Cannes, France, with curtain bangs.
Jasmine Tookes at New York Fashion Week 2024, with long curtain bangs.
Jenna Ortega at a Los Angeles premier in 2023, with curtain bangs.
Alexa Chung at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, with long curtain bangs.
Towa Bird at a 2024 Los Angeles event.
Sandra Oh at a New York City event in 2024.
Renee Rapp at the 2024 Gold Gala in Los Angeles, with curtain bangs.
Natasha Lyonne at a Netflix screening in New York City in 2024.
Additional reporting byDonna FreydkinandNicola Dall’Asen.
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Halle Berry at a 2024 convention in Los Vegas with curtain bangs.
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen at the 2024 Canneseries International Festival in Cannes, France, with curtain bangs.
Jasmine Tookes at New York Fashion Week 2024, with long curtain bangs.
Alexa Chung at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, with long curtain bangs.
Towa Bird at a 2024 Los Angeles event.
Sandra Oh at a New York City event in 2024.
Natasha Lyonne at a Netflix screening in New York City in 2024.
