Flat irons, curling irons, and texturizing sprays are also great for adding some grit and texture to your look. That said, all three experts say a good round brush and hair dryer are musts.

Okay, how you style your curtain bangs depends entirely on the look you're going for.

Plus, unlike more dramatic styles-like heavy side bangs or straight-across fringe-curtain bangs are subtle enough that you won't have to worry about that awkward grow-out stage. So even if doesn't feel super realistic- or safe-to be getting your hair cut regularly right now, you can still try out the curtain-bang trend fairly easily. 'They also don't need to be trimmed every two to three weeks like typical bangs, so you can let them grow into face-framing layers relatively easily.' 'Whereas straight-across bangs usually have to be pinned down, curtain bangs are typically still long enough to put back into a ponytail, though they also look amazing if you want to keep them out of your ponytail,' says Liu. Here's the best part: Since they're a bit longer, curtain bangs are surprisingly low-maintenance-at least, in comparison to other bangs. 'Whether you want something more '80s, or French girl, or punk, there's a variation for every look.' That means you'll definitely want to bring a few reference shots to your appointment to make sure you and your stylist are on the same page. 'There's really a curtain bang for everyone,' says Stephen Thevenot, senior stylist at David Mallet in NYC. There's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to curtain bangs, BTW- it's a super customizable look. And since they typically have a soft, feathery texture, Liu says they're easy to style in a number of ways (think: blowouts, beach waves, curls, lived-in styles-whatever you damn please). 'Curtain bangs really look great on everyone,' says Josh Liu, the hairstylist behind Ariana Grande's '60s-style curtain bangs. They're usually parted right down the middle, creating a curtain-like effect that perfectly frames your face and eyes. View full post on Instagram What are curtain bangs?įirst, a v necessary definition: Unlike straight-across bangs, curtain bangs are angled so they're shorter in the center and longer on the sides.

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