See yourself with curtain bangs before you cut

Curtain bangs part in the middle and sweep to each side. See how the length and layers look on you before you cut. Free to try.

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A woman with dark blonde hair
Before
The same woman with honey blonde layers and curtain bangs
After

Will curtain bangs suit me?

Curtain bangs suit many people because they are long, parted and soft, so they frame the face instead of covering it. They work best when your hair lies naturally at the front hairline and you like a center part. Preview them on your own photo to check the length and the blend.

What decides how curtain bangs look

  1. The center part

    Curtain bangs rely on a part near the middle. If you normally part on the side, the center will feel different. Try it in the preview, and see how your hairline and eyebrows look with it.

  2. Length and blend

    Most curtain bangs start around the cheekbone and then blend into the layers. Shorter ones sit nearer the brow, while longer ones merge into the rest of your hair. The blend matters as much as the bang itself.

  3. Who they suit

    They suit many face shapes because the sweep draws the eye outward and softens the forehead. A very high forehead or a round face benefits from the open frame. A stylist can adjust where they start.

  4. Cowlicks and hair type

    A cowlick at the front hairline can push the part sideways. Straight hair falls neatly, while wavy hair can spring up and look shorter. Wave and cowlicks do not rule them out, but they change how they are cut.

  5. Growing them out

    Their big advantage is that they grow out easily. As they lengthen, they turn into face-framing layers rather than a stray fringe. You can wear them behind your ears in the meantime.

Best for
Straight to gently wavy hair, shoulder length or longer, and anyone who wants some softness around the face without a full fringe.
Upkeep
Style them with a round brush and a blow dryer, drying each side away from the center. Trim every so often so they do not fall into your eyes.
Watch out for
Very curly hair, strong cowlicks or a low, thick hairline can make them harder to control. Remember, bangs near the hairline show how your hair actually grows.

More looks to try

A woman with long near-black hair Before
The same woman with a copper auburn shag After
A woman with frizzy curly red hair Before
The same woman with defined copper curls After

Try curtain bangs in the app

  1. Add one clear photo

    Use a photo with your hair pulled back, so the preview can see your forehead and hairline.

  2. Search the catalogue

    Browse the cuts and look for curtain bangs with layers, then compare different lengths and parts. Face analysis shows cuts that flatter your face shape.

  3. Import a reference

    If you saved a curtain bangs photo on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook, import it to see that exact style on your own face.

  4. Compare with See original

    Toggle See original to compare with your current hair. Regenerate for another version, then download or share it with your stylist.

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Take it to your stylist

  • Say curtain, not just bangs

    Ask for curtain bangs by name and show your preview. Ask where they start and where they should end, as this defines the whole look.

  • Ask for the layers too

    Curtain bangs work when they blend into longer face-framing layers. Ask your stylist how those layers connect so there is no gap or step.

  • Test your hair first

    Ask your stylist to look at your front hairline and cowlicks before cutting. Hair can be cut a little longer first and trimmed shorter afterward.

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Can I get curtain bangs if I have wavy hair?

Often yes, but wavy hair springs up when it dries, so they look shorter than they do wet. Ask your stylist to cut them a little longer, and let the waves settle before deciding if they need a trim.

Can curtain bangs work with a cowlick?

Sometimes. A cowlick at the front can push the part to one side or make the bangs lift. A stylist can cut around the growth pattern, but a mild cowlick is easier to work with than a strong one.

How do I style curtain bangs?

Blow dry them while they are damp, using a round brush to roll each side away from the center. Finish with a cool blast to set the shape. A little product helps, but too much makes them heavy.

What is the difference between curtain bangs and regular bangs?

Curtain bangs are parted in the middle and longer, sweeping to each side and blending into your layers. Regular bangs sit straight across the forehead. Curtain bangs are usually easier to grow out.

How do I grow out curtain bangs?

Let them lengthen and ask your stylist to blend them into face-framing layers rather than cutting them off. In between, tuck them behind your ears or use a small clip.

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See it on you before you cut. Free to try.

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