35 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs for a Trendy Look

Curtain bangs are a universally flattering fringe style that can complement different face shapes and hair textures. Recreate one of these...

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35 Ways to Style Curtain Bangs for a Trendy Look

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Curtain bangs are the most sought-after trend. They do some excellent face framing, thus enhancing eyes and cheekbones, and grow out seamlessly. More than that, a curtain fringe helps women hit the middle part and modern shag trends that are nothing but huge now.

Shall you cut some window bangs too? After you see these 35 ideas for all hair lengths and types, you might want to.

What Are Curtain Bangs and How to Style Them

Let us first recall the distinctive features of the fringe. Such bangs are angled to the sides and parted in the middle (think of curtains that are fastened to the sides). While the final look will largely depend on the haircut, the correct styling of the bangs matters a lot, too.

According to TikTok hair trends, the best way to style framing bangs is with a round brush and a blow dryer. Put the brush on top and dry your bangs backward before letting them fall in place. Another technique may be to use a flat iron. For this, you will need to take one side of your bangs and use a flat iron to twist layers away from your face. If you have natural curls or waves, style your locks as usual and push your curls to the sides to open up the forehead.

Check out these 35 diverse hairstyles for inspiration.

1. Long Framing Bangs

Medium Brown Lob with Face Framing Layers Long, framing bangs skillfully added to this medium-length hair create a sassy, effortless look. The tousled texture and subtle face-framing highlights are extremely flattering.

2. Tousled Bangs

This bob with window bangs makes an excellent choice for both thick and fine hair. Keep your hair color natural or choose among the color ideas for short hair to create a head-turning look.

Messy Bob with Long Curtain Bangs@yukistylist

3. Bottleneck Bangs

Looking for trendy ways to jazz up your long hair? Bottleneck bangs will help you create an alluring hairstyle! Ask your stylist for the right-length face framing to draw attention to the winning aspects of your face shape like a beautiful chin line or cheekbones.

Long Blonde Hair with Curtain Bangs@rachelwstylist

4. Thick Bangs

Here, the longer face-framing bangs contour the face and add a flattering movement to the tresses. The result is a lovely and dynamic look that perfectly complements thick tresses.

Tousled Curtain Bang Style for Thick Hair@hirohair

5. Sleek Framing Bangs

Curtain bangs work great for many haircuts, but when combined with a short blunt bob, they can soften and enhance this style. More so, the fringe will look as gorgeous when growing out, as you can easily tuck it behind the ears.

Smooth Curtain Bangs for Blunt Bob@bescene

6. Long Feathered Bangs

Thick hair can sometimes result in ultra-heavy bangs, but your hairstylist can customize the style to suit your hair type. We recommend asking for a thinned-out fringe for a more comfortable and manageable look.

Elongated Face Framing Wispy Bangs@styled_by_selena

7. Textured Bangs

If you’re looking for a way to enhance the appeal of your bangs, opt for this voluminous styling. Curled face-framing strands will add a touch of bounce to your look, bringing extra volume to layered loose waves.

Voluminous Curtain Bangs for Wavy Locks@ruteboazhair

8. Flipped Face-Framing Fringe

This curtain bang style reveals how a subtle flip of the ends can infuse a significant amount of character into your look. By pairing them with long, sleek layers, you can boost your hair texture, achieving an effect of movement and dimension.

Sleek Curtain Bangs with Flipped Ends@dnchair

9. Choppy Bangs

The natural and a bit messy wavy styling adds so much allure to hairstyles with layers and bangs. This showcases the relaxed charm of your framing bangs and gives your look depth and mystery.

Reddish Brown Hair with Framing Fringe@yukistylist

10. Face-Framing Bangs

Many hairstyles seamlessly blend curtain bangs into face-framing layers, and we are here for it! This technique allows you to create a harmonious flow, complementing your best features.

Long Framing Layers and Bangs@leventkilic0

11. Middle-Part Curly Bangs

The natural texture of this shaggy cut can contribute to the framing that makes bottleneck bangs so appealing. However, don’t forget to use moisturizing products to keep your hair healthy and radiance.

Curtain Bangs Hairstyle for Curly Hair@victoria.hairart

12. Bangs with Money Pieces

Emily Grangaard, a NYC professional hairstylist, effortlessly showcased drape bangs in a chic and sophisticated manner.. Spice up your front locks with money piece highlights to accentuate the shape of your fringe.

Face Framing Fringe with Highlights@un.rooted

13. Bangs with Blended Ends

Curtain bangs can complement all hair lengths, including a choppy neck-length bob. Ensure that the ends of the bangs blend with the bob’s layers for a cohesive and harmonious look.

Short Hairstyle with Long Curtain Bangs@brianaguilarhair

14. Framing Wispy Bangs

Center-part hairstyles are all the rage now, and face-framing bangs complement them perfectly. While they suit all face shapes, they are ideal for concealing a high forehead and creating volume on top.

Hairstyle with Curtain Fringe for Thick Hair@yukistylist

15. Cheekbone-Grazing Bangs

These straight, cheekbone-length bangs are so chic and effortless that we can’t help but admire their beauty. Pull them to the sides and create a soft curl directed away from your face to create the iconic styling.

Dark Blonde Hairstyle with Cheekbone Length Bangs@bloheartsyou

16. Wispy Window Bangs

Fine hair is not the reason to say no to curtain bangs. Some hairdressers use this kind of fringe to make thin hair look thicker, as window bangs give volume and texture at the front. You don’t believe it is possible, do you? Then look at one of the images proving hairdressers’ mastership.

Curtain Bangs on Thin Hair@lyndseytaylor_hair

17. Long Bangs with Babylights

How to change your hairstyle without cutting your long hair short? Cut long curtain bangs. Such a fringe changes the image dramatically with almost no commitment, as you can grab it into a ponytail or a messy bun if you want to.

Long Bangs and Balayage@hairby_belinda

18. Bangs with Flipped Ends

A straight middle parting and longer flipped ends make this fringe an iconic sample of curtain bangs styling. Note a stunning focus on the eyes it has managed to create!

Brown Curly Hair with a Fringe@swankyhairdesign

19. Curled Bangs

Straight hair is quite low-maintenance, and you can grow it long and strong. The main disadvantage of straight hair is its monotonous look. For a change, add some beach waves and curtain bangs with curled edges that frame your face and make the transition to longer layers smooth and seamless.

Long Blonde Hairstyle with Beach Waves and Bangs@msnataliejean

20. Retro 70s Bangs

The 70s bangs look daring and free. Hairdressers worldwide choose this appealing retro style due to its versatility, as it matches most women, so you can rarely get it wrong.

Red Hair and Curtain Fringe@bescene

21. Bardot Bangs

Curtain haircut with feathered bangs not only looks feminine but also helps to improve some aspects of appearance, such as protruding cheekbones. Stylish pastel pink combined with melted roots scores additional points.

Hairstyle with Middle Parting and Long Bangs@salsalhair

22. Soft Wispy Bangs

Wispy curtain bangs look light and demand minimum maintenance. The element is super flattering and pairs well with flowy long hair. More than that, the haircut makes the beauty of your eyes a central focus.

Long Purple Hair with Wispy Bangs@hairpinsandneedles

23. Shaggy Cut Bangs

Struggling with frizzy hair? A good stylist can fix that, also taking 10 years off your face. This trendy messy shag with flicked curtain bangs is one of the best images to show to your hairstylist.

Modern Shag with Curtain Bangs@karissabain

24. Drape Bangs

Women love curtain bangs because they can hide some nasty baby hairs and can be styled as hair pieces with a high ponytail or a messy bun. A good hairstyle to wear, isn’t it?

Ponytail and Long Curtain Bangs@blondeyaegerbomb

25. Framing Baby Bangs

Face-framing micro bangs are a new trendy twist on the 70s bangs style. Delicately thinned out at the center, they open up the face to create a stunning haircut for round face shapes. Baby bangs work best for short and medium-length hair.

Baby Curtain Bangs Hairstyle@salsalhair

26. Thin Bangs

Curtain bangs styles will look a bit different depending on your hair thickness and texture. On thick hair types, they will be rather full, but this will also help you effectively manage natural volume at the front. If you pull out the style on fine hair, the bangs will be wispy and lightweight, and the forehead – more open.

Bob with Face Framing Bangs for Fine Hair@thepainted_razor

27. Short Arched Bangs

A mullet has made a banging comeback this year, and framing choppy bangs fit the aesthetic well. Style them with a hair mousse while leaving the rest of your hair long for a rebellious contrast.

Short Curtain Fringe Paired with Long Waves@winterzinck_hairartist

28. Curly Choppy Fringe

Curls lets you create a fresh-looking retro image that will still look ultra-modern thanks to textured bangs. Style them with a texturizing spray to add dynamic to your hair.

Short Window Bands on Curly Hair@waxxamsterdam

29. Concave Curtain Bangs

Today, the fashion of the 60s is extremely popular. Hair has been affected too, as curtain bangs trend is a comeback of the prominent Bardot bangs. Just see what the modern Bridget Bardot looks like.

Bangs Like Bridget Bardot Had@studio_1_salon

30. Choppy Window Bangs

Short and long blonde pixies speak of style; why not complement the cut with trendy bangs that gives fresh vibes to the ‘do? Here is one of the images to prove you do not always need length to pull out the style.

Shaggy Pixie with Curtain Bangs@tashdollars

31. Wolf Cut Bangs

Fringe with a pointed center that further frames the face at the sides looks extremely cute and sets the scene for the most beautiful facial features. Create shape and texture using some salt spray, and you are ready to go.

Wavy Hair with Bangs@carlycutsmyhair

32. Flippy Curtain Bangs

Bob cuts look gorgeous with Bardot bangs, especially if you add some unexpected color to your hair like this cranberry hue. Use a round brush and a blow dryer for a statement-making styling.

Pink Hair with Trendy Bangs@bescene

33. Messy Curly Bangs

While curly fringe is on-trend now, Birkin bangs are easier to create with straight and wavy hair like this 2C wavy hair type that pairs a few defined curls with straighter hair on top. The coarse texture makes the bangs stay in place and frame your face with minimal maintenance. The wash-and-go hairstyle has never looked more attractive.

Curly Lob with Bangs Parted in the Middle@fryeandthehair

34. Colored Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs can work like magic, elongating a round face. For a head-turning image, add color to your strands. You can be creative and use the multicolor effect and tap into the e-girl streaks style as it has been done here.

Bangs and Pieces Pained in Bright Colors@hairbyashleyfillip

35. Swooping Bangs

There is no strict rule about how long or how short your bangs should be, even though a long fringe can be less of a commitment. Pay attention to your features and face shape to highlight and conceal what you want. Blow out your straight locks for large swoopy waves to blend the bangs and longer layers.

Blowout with Curtain Bangs@benjamin_toniandguyph

Framing bangs are a very attractive, low-maintenance, and versatile style that can be a winning idea for different face shapes. We hope we have managed to help you settle on the preferred look to bring to your stylist.

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