The curtain fringe, a hair trend that has seen significant growth recently. Celebrities, fashion bloggers, and hairstyling enthusiasts worldwide have adopted this new fringe trend. It adds a modern and casual touch to any hairstyle. Looking for ideas for a new hair look? The curtain fringe could be the ideal cut for you!
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What is a curtain fringe?
The curtain fringe is a cut that highlights a woman's face, framing it and giving it a distinctive style. It's a softer, more personalized version of the classic straight fringe.
The curtain fringe adds softness and balance to your features. It highlights your best assets, whether you choose a centered version framing your eyebrows or a longer version with a middle parting to accentuate your cheekbones.
Inspired by the 70s, it offers a "styled/un-styled" effect, a beautiful layered cut with volume.
Moreover, it requires little maintenance and is not very complicated to style.
How to cut a curtain fringe?
Let's be clear, it's best to leave this to the professionals. They will consider your facial features and head shape, as well as your lifestyle and hair type. Before going to the hairdresser, you can do some research and select a few hairstyle inspirations. However, it's important to consider your face shape. A look you've seen online might unfortunately not suit your face shape.
If you're a real adventurer and daredevil, equip yourself with professional tools such as a comb and cutting scissors.
What face type for a curtain fringe?
How can I get a curtain fringe that flatters my face? The advantage of the curtain fringe is that any face type can wear it. The key is to adapt it well. So now let's see how to choose the right curtain fringe according to your face shape.
- Oval face: You have nothing to worry about, because absolutely everything suits you!
- Round face: It's best to opt for a short, tapered curtain fringe, as this will lengthen the face.
- Square face: Here, a long curtain fringe will be ideal, as it will soften features and add a bit of roundness.
- Large forehead: The curtain fringe is perfect, it will gently reduce the size of your forehead.
How to maintain and style a curtain fringe?
There are different ways to style a curtain fringe. Here they are:
- Let them air dry if you have curly hair
- By straightening both strands
- Curling the fringe
- By blow-drying with a round brush and a hairdryer or with a heated brush. Guaranteed glamorous look and volume
- You can also use heated rollers to give a glamorous and retro touch
If you want to adopt a curtain fringe that isn't too long, it's best to get it trimmed every month. However, it requires much less attention than a straight fringe.
The different types of fringes
Of course, it's not just "curtain bangs". Many fringe styles exist, here are our ideas for cuts and hairstyles:
- The straight fringe: To achieve a glamorous result with a straight fringe, it is preferable to have thick and straight hair. However, fine hair can also wear this fringe.
For this, it will be necessary to start it very high on the crown to add volume. Curly hair can also be suitable for a straight fringe, but it will need to be straightened beforehand.
Be careful, if you don't want to be bothered with maintenance, this fringe is not for you!
- The short fringe (baby bangs): Before opting for a short or very short fringe, it is important to ensure that you are comfortable with the androgenous side it can bring.
It is important to note that this type of fringe requires very straight hair, as this hair does not tolerate frizz. If in doubt, ask your hairdresser for advice. Thus, if you have frizzy, curly or wavy hair, it is best to avoid these cuts, unless you are willing to straighten your hair every day.
However, it can suit both fine and thicker hair.
- Tapered fringe (emo bangs): This fringe is particularly suitable for women with thick hair who wish to add more lightness and freshness to their hairstyle.
However, if you have fine hair, it is advisable to avoid the tapered fringe. The scissor cuts will indeed accentuate their thinness and risk weakening them further.
Techniques for winter
Winter can be formidable for bangs, regardless of face types and hair lengths. Temperature variations between heated interiors and cold exteriors can quickly disrupt its shape, creating unsightly swelling or flattening. To preserve the elegance of bangs during this season, it is essential to adopt a suitable care routine. Careful drying, the use of light styling products, and protection against humidity are key to maintaining volume and definition, regardless of your head shape.
Fringes: our inspirations
Here are several ideas for cuts and hairstyles, whether with a curtain bang, blonde hair or another color, highlights, or even a length depending on the trends of the years.
And you? Which fringe did you choose?
