If you want to know how to style curtain bangs? This article is perfect for you! With these professional tips, you’ll be an expert in no time.
Although styling curtain bangs may seem difficult, it is simpler than you might imagine. Here, we’ve listed every method there is for giving your bangs that voluminous bounce.
Keep reading and find out more!
What Are Curtain Bangs?
Curtain bangs are exactly what they sound like they might be. Curtain bangs are bangs that resemble an open curtain for a stage in a theater, framing the face in the middle when it is pulled open.
They typically drape so that the longest points are on the sides and the middle is the shortest point.
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How to Style Curtain Bangs?
Now that you know what the many variations of curtain bangs look like, let’s get into the styling process:
1. Grab Your Tools
When it comes to tools, there are not many options. Even though you’ll still need a blowdryer, the look you get depends on the brush you use.
Choose a round brush if you want your bangs to curl under (think of the ’80s bangs look).
2. Start With the Roots Facing Down
After separating your bangs from the rest of your hair, start with the roots facing down toward the face but the ends sweeping upward toward the top of the head, which can be counterintuitive. sort of like trying to flip the ends up.
The traditional curtain bangs style—not too flat, not too round—can be achieved by keeping the roots flat but the ends swooped. For this method, either brush will work, but a round brush will add more bounce and volume.
You should work on turning your part’s natural sway counterclockwise if you have a widow’s peak. Do this by blow-drying your widow’s peak in the opposite direction that it naturally falls. By doing this, you can loosen up the kink and part your hair evenly down the middle.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that your widow’s peak might not lie flat for some time. Make sure to clip your bangs in place to help the process even more (more on that later). Also keep in mind that you can still rock a widow’s peak with curtain bangs!
3. Split the Bangs into Curtains
In order to achieve a soft, lived-in look, use a small round brush to pull your hair toward your face while wrapping it around the brush away from your face. The curtain effect, which is defined as closing at the top and swooping away at the bottom, will be easier to control this way.
Keep your bangs from wrapping too much around the brush if you want a subtle swoop. Alternately, use a paddle brush to lessen the curl.
However, if you do want a dramatic swoop, then spending a few extra seconds blow-drying the ends and twisting your brush is a must.
4. Set in Place to Cool
You’ll want to set your bangs in place to cool after your blow-drying session. The style will endure as a result. There are two options for doing this: using clips or a Velcro roller (or both).
Using a large Velcro roller, roll up your bangs. Making sure the bangs are pulled up and back rather than forward will help to avoid overcurling. As soon as your bangs feel completely cool, remove the roller. After that, gently pull it back toward your head, allowing your bangs to hang however you like.
The clip approach: If you don’t have access to a roller or you want to reduce the volume of your appearance, use creaseless clips.
Your bangs should be draped like curtains and the ends should be clipped after blow-drying. Your fringe will be more noticeable if you pinch the top of the bangs. They’ll be more subdued if you keep them fairly apart at the top.
5. Finish It Off
The final step is now due. Depending on your preference, you can use styling cream or hair spray.
Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t love the outcome on your first try; finding the right process may take a few tries.
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Who Are Curtain Bangs Best For?
Overall, bangs get a bad rap. They are challenging to execute and even harder to keep up. However, we are of the opinion that bangs, and in particular curtain bangs, are actually quite common.
According to Everson, curtain bangs are suitable for almost everyone, though they look best on people with oval and rectangular face shapes. Those two minuscule exceptions?
Longer, side-swept bangs usually enhance a person’s appearance, especially if they have a prominent nose. A heavier, longer curtain bang will also help prevent a cowlick from popping up if you have one.
Curtain Bangs Maintenance Tips
Here are some super easy tips that will make your curtain bangs look way better in less time.
1. Invest in a Big Round Brush
A large round brush can help your curtain bangs maintain some volume. A good round brush and a hairdryer are extremely helpful, but they are not always required if you want to go the extra mile or are wearing curtain bangs to a special occasion.
This also allows you to create a “flipped hairstyle” to match your curtain bangs.
Overall, it gives you some latitude to experiment regardless of the state of your natural hair. You simply need a round brush to achieve those fame-framing locks.
2. Texturizing Spray
Your curtain bangs won’t need retouching and rearranging every thirty minutes if you give them a light coating of texturizing spray.
This is how to avoid having too much frizz while maintaining that volume and placement. Simply twist each side of your bangs away from your face and spray at the edges to update your appearance.
3. Trim Your Hair Regularly
The process of trimming curtain bangs differs from trimming bangs in general.
Regular bangs require professional trimming, but curtain bangs can be kept in shape between salon visits with just a few quick cuts.
Final Words: How to Style Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs emphasize your facial features by framing your face and adding an illusory contour even without makeup. For girls who don’t want to spend much time maintaining their hair, this is the ideal look.
Make an appointment with your stylist as soon as you decide to take the plunge; they will be happy to guide you through the process.
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FAQs
How Do I Make My Curtain Bangs Look Good?
It’s best to style curtain bangs with a blowdryer and a medium-barrel round brush.
How Do You Style Curtain Bangs Naturally?
For a simple heat-free way to style curtain bangs, spray a little leave-in conditioner onto damp or second-day hair, twist and pin the bangs back. While working on other tasks on your list, give them 30 minutes to air-dry.
Do Curtain Bangs Need a Lot of Styling?
Like any other type of bang, curtain bangs require some effort, definitely not as much as others, but you still need to style them so they can look their best.
