If you’re thinking to go retro in hairstyling, it’s time to go for Curtain Bangs. This face-framing and wispy fringe with origins in the 1960s and 1970s has made the biggest comeback of all time. From celebrities like Hillary Duff, Halle Berry, Katy Perry, Gigi Hadid, Elizabeth Olsen, and Emma Corrin (“The Crown”) to popular TV characters, curtain bangs have swept the fashion world.
And it’s easy to see why! These versatile, swoopy, and soft curtain bangs look good on curly, wavy, or straight hair and flatter any face shape, irrespective of the length of the hair. Another factor that works in its favor is that it requires lesser maintenance as compared to other bang styles in regard to growing out and daily styling.
Curtain bangs are parted to the left or right or simply down the middle and swept to each side to frame the face and eyes perfectly. They are longer on the sides and shorter in the center, and the wispy ends blend into the rest of the hair. If you’re trying it for the first time, you may want to opt for a slightly longer style so that you can tuck it back behind your ears or pull it back into a ponytail.
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If you’re still wondering whether you’ll look good with curtain bangs, remember that anyone can pull off this look provided it is tailored to highlight your best features. For instance, curtain bangs above the eye might suit some people while others might find a cheekbone-grazing length to be more flattering.
For those with curly or wavy hair, it is important to let your stylist know whether you want to keep your hair straighter or natural to determine the right depth and length of your bangs. But if you have a cowlick, those little strands of hair that grow in their own way near the front of the hairline, getting that perfect middle part may prove to be trickier. Also, if you have extremely fine hair, blunt bangs could be just what you need. So be a part of the retro renaissance and fix that all-important appointment with your hairstylist to redefine your style quotient.
