Trendy curtain bangs on straight hair, or the classic Bardot curtain bangs, feature a center part that frames the face. Unlike certain fringes that only complement specific hair types, curtain bangs are adaptable to all hair textures.
Bailie Kate, a stylist based in Boulder, CO, shares her approach to achieving this look. She notes, “First, I observe how wide or narrow the hairline is and whether there are any cowlicks present. The hairline gives me insight into how the hair will lay and the level of styling required.”
When considering straight hairstyles with curtain bangs, Kate evaluates a woman’s facial shape next. “I assess the face shape to make a clear decision on what length would be most flattering,” she explains.
When styling bangs, choose a look that emphasizes convenience and functionality. Kate recommends having your stylist cut the curtain bangs long enough so that you can easily pull them back into a ponytail if you wish. Utilizing bobby pins and headbands can help whenever you’re working out or washing your face.
Regarding hair upkeep, Kate highlights that this style requires minimal maintenance. “They grow in a way that even if they get too long, they naturally form a soft frame around the face,” she notes. If you prefer to keep your curtain bangs short, trimming them every 6-8 weeks is crucial.
Before your next visit to the salon, take a look at these popular images and ideas on how to wear or style curtain bangs on straight hair.
Middle-Part Bangs for Sleeker Hair
Middle-part bangs are adaptable and add the ideal touch of volume. Women with fine hair might seek additional texture. Consult your stylist about what can be done for your locks.
Sleek Curtain Fringe
Sleek fringe with blended, face-framing layers look fabulous on many face shapes, particularly heart-shaped faces. Curtain fringe is quick and effortless to style. It looks fabulous with a middle or center part style.
Effortless Layered Haircut
An effortless layered haircut is ideal for women seeking a style that enhances their cheekbones! Incorporate some face-framing layers for added texture and volume. These layers also provide a smooth, luxurious finish.
Elegant Bangs for Straight, Short Hair
Elegant curtain bangs for straight, short hair is extremely fashionable and adaptable. Ladies with a straight, bob haircut looking to elongate their face should consider soft curtain bangs.
Chic Messy Bun with Bardot Bangs
The chic messy bun with Bardot bangs is a stunning, polished, yet carefree hairstyle. Bardot bangs are versatile and enhance every face shape beautifully. Messy buns offer an easy, playful, and fashionable look.
Stylish Curtain Bangs for Round Face Shapes
Choose bangs for a round face shape to help create the appearance of a longer visage. For those with round face shapes, enhancing your cheekbones is a great option, which is why shorter curtain bangs can be especially flattering.
Fringe Styles for Straight, Short Hair
Curtain fringe styles on straight, short hair are gaining popularity due to their easy-going bangs. This short haircut can elegantly frame your face, and you won’t have to concern yourself with frequent trims because of the gentle grow-out it provides.
Medium Haircut with Delicate Face-Framing Layers
A mid-length straight cut is a timeless shape that remains stylish. This design, featuring subtly defined layers, offers a gently textured appearance. It’s ideal for finer hair types. Create a soft frame around the face to avoid heavy hair. For a straightforward style, keep the drying technique uncomplicated.
Medium Bob with Curtain Bangs in Strawberry Blonde
This year’s trendsetting hairstyle is a strawberry blonde medium bob with curtain bangs. It has become immensely popular. In my experience, it can require some routine changes to maintain its vibrancy. You must lighten your hair if your natural color is dark. Keep up with a glaze about every 6-8 weeks and routine salon maintenance for bang and layer trim. Best recommended for fine to medium density with straight to curly texture.
Ponytail Hairstyle with Bangs
Ponytails featuring bangs are chic, polished, and adaptable. They can be styled up or down, worn wavy or straight, and are ideal for women of any age.
Center-Part Bangs
Center-part bangs are an incredibly romantic hairstyle. This cut helps frame the face and works beautifully with semi-up styles, ponytails, and tufts.
Sleek Bob with Fringes
A sleek bob adds a fresh softness to the traditional blunt bob. To achieve this haircut, request your stylist for a straight, all-around blunt bob with delicate, short curtain fringes.
Extended Curtain Fringe
Consider trying an extended curtain fringe if you want to refresh your hairstyle without altering the overall length of your hair. A look that’s simple to maintain but needs some styling to achieve shape and volume around your face. If needed, consult with your hairstylist for styling tips or guidance on how to manage your curtain fringe. An extended curtain fringe appears most flattering when round brushed forward and under during blow drying.
Medium-Length Hair with Bangs
Medium-length straight hair with curtain bangs embodies the ultimate Goldie Hawn essence. Anyone can achieve this fabulous look with added layers and long bangs for medium-length hair. And hey, this cut looks stunning on curly hair, too!
Sleek Shag with Flowy Bangs
A longer sleek shag with soft bangs is an effortlessly chic haircut with a longer fringe that doesn’t take long to grow. A hairstyle with bangs is the ideal trick to add character to your hair and switch up your look a bit.
Sleek, Fine Hair with Bangs
Sleek, fine hair styled into a long bob with curtain bangs adds body and volume to fine hair textures. It’s an excellent alternative to incorporating layers throughout the head. If you have straight fine hair, consult your hairdresser for a blunt cut.
Bangs for Light Blonde Hair
Bangs for light blonde hair is ideal for women who have rounder or oval face shapes. Ideally, the center of the bangs is slightly shorter than the edges to create smoothness.
Sleek Curtain Bangs for Mature Women
Sleek bangs for mature women offer a gentle face-framing effect and are flattering for all face shapes. To achieve this look, ask your stylist for soft, textured curtain bangs with light, airy ends.
Curtain Fringe for Long Hairstyles
These bangs for straight-haired individuals will enhance all face shapes beautifully. By following the right styling techniques, curtain fringe bangs for long hair offer various styling options and effectively elongate your face shape or conceal a prominent forehead seamlessly.
Soft Curtain Bangs
Soft bangs for straight hair are very adaptable. They can be styled straight or wavy. The most distinctive look is with the ends shaped outward, adding extra movement and a vintage feel to this haircut.
Easily Manageable Swoopy Curtain Bangs
Swoopy curtain bangs for straight hair are cut to create a gentle wave and effortlessly manageable style. Curtain bangs are incredibly versatile, which means they complement all face shapes beautifully. When styling, blowdry the hair with a round brush to achieve your desired volume.
Sleek Bob with Curtain Bangs
Ask for a sleek bob with curtain bangs. Make your eyes and cheekbones stand out with a curtain bang that complements your shape. Invest in a premium blow dryer like Babyliss and heat protectant spray. Both will ensure you’re smoothing out your hair while preserving its health. Be cautious of creating excess volume in the bangs. Request your stylist to craft a soft fringe with some texturizing or slide cutting.
Curtain Bangs for Luxurious Thick Hair
Feathered curtain bangs for luxurious thick hair tend to be chin-length with face-framing and surface layers to create a beautiful blend. Layered straight haircuts with curtain bangs are perfect for women with thick hair who want to maintain their length while adding volume.
Curtain Bangs for Smooth, Wavy Hair
Bangs for smooth, wavy hair textures work well with minimal hair styling. With a slight manipulation and light styling cream while the hair is wet, then you’re good to go. These bangs are perfect for accentuating your eyes and cheekbones. Ask your stylist what length to start and stop the fringe that best complements your facial features.
Curtain Bangs for Short Hairstyles
Consider trying curtain bangs for short hairstyles if you’re interested in a classic haircut. Originating from the 70s, curtain bangs, also referred to as fringe bangs, feature a unique middle part and softly textured ends to create a whimsical appearance around the contours of your face. Women with relaxed vibes and a casual personality complement this playful hairstyle perfectly.
Stylish Curtain Bangs for Sleek, Fine Hair
Stylish curtain bangs for sleek, fine hair adds a nice amount of texture to the strands. Often with fine hair, it’s not advisable to add layers, as it may thin out the ends even further. Thus, incorporating long curtain bangs gives a good amount of layering around the face, enhancing the volume of the hair.
Curtain Bangs for Women with Straight Hair
This style is crafted with precision for a flawless look. Women with square face shapes might find wispy curtain bangs with a pronounced center part appealing.
70s Flipped Up Curtain Bangs Styles
The stylish 70’s flipped-up bangs are ideal for women with thick hair. Curtain bangs also complement those with heart or oval-shaped faces.
Framing Bangs for Mid-Length Hairstyles
Framing bangs for mid-length hairstyles feature multiple layers that create an elegant look. Soft, shaggy curtain bangs with a center part are particularly flattering on heart-shaped faces, as they give the illusion of a more elongated face shape.
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