If you’re looking for change but aren’t ready to sacrifice length, curtain bangs are a great way to add interest to your haircut. You CAN have it all! They can be cut long or short; heavy to change your look entirely or just a few face-framing curls that accentuate your facial features. It’s common for the front hairline to naturally grow shorter than the perimeter on curly hair. Bangs help blend baby hair and camouflage breakage and thinning.
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#1: Curtain Bangs on Long Curls
Curtain bangs paired with middle part add shape and interest to this long hair. Cutting just a few curls allows you to choose if you want to wear them forward or have them off your face. Use pin-curl clips at the root while air drying for extra volume.
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#2: Short Curly Bob with Curtain Bangs
A short, tapered curly bob with curtain bangs blends naturally occurring baby hair with the rest of her haircut. Use gentle, sulfate free shampoos and conditioners to preserve moisture levels on wash day.
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#3: Curtain Bangs on Thick Curls
High density curls can feel heavy when worn the same length as your perimeter. Curtain bangs open up the face and create a more flattering shape. Finger coiling a few curls around your hairline while wet styling can help direct stubborn curl patterns where you want them to go.
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#4: Curtain Bangs with Side Part
By removing some length, adding bangs and reshaping, this transformation completely changed her look and brought attention to her eyes. For an airy, voluminous look, diffuse hair in all directions (upside down, side to side, even looking up). And, embrace a little frizz!