Curtain bangs

Curtain bangs split around the center or just off-center and blend into face-framing layers. The shortest point and the direction of the bend determine whether the effect feels airy, retro or dramatic.

LengthFringe to cheekbone
TextureStraight or wavy
ChangeSubtle
UpkeepMedium
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Portrait showing copper shoulder-length hair with a soft center frame
AI preview / visual concept

What changes visually

These are design effects to compare, not rules about who can wear this cut. Your preference matters more than a face-shape verdict.

  • A cheekbone-length opening draws attention toward the center of the face.
  • A longer fringe preserves flexibility and can tuck away more easily.
  • The result changes significantly with a center versus off-center part.

One name, several silhouettes

01Wispy curtain fringe
02Long curtain bangs
03Bottleneck bangs

A better salon brief

Choose the shortest dry point and show how you normally part your hair. Ask for the fringe to connect into the rest of the cut rather than sit as an isolated section.

What the preview cannot know

An AI image cannot assess hair density, elasticity, previous chemical services, shrinkage or how a cut behaves after washing. Use it to communicate a direction. Ask a qualified stylist or barber to judge feasibility and adapt the reference to your hair.