25 Curtain Bangs & Wispy Layers – Haircuts for Every Length + 90s Bangs Vibes!
Curtain bangs are the peek-a-boo windows for your forehead! You know, like when you hide behind the curtains and then jump out and say, “Boo!”? That’s how your hair feels when you have curtain bangs. They’re swoopy in the middle and flowy on the sides, like your face is a secret party and the hair is just saying, “Come on in!” They’re super cute for all faces, all ages, and you can make them all kinds of colors—like rainbow spaghetti! You can wear them for parties, to school, to the moon (if you ever go!), or just to make your cat laugh. The best thing? They work if you’re wild like a lion, or shy like a bunny, or both at once (lion-bunny?).
If you wanna look trendy but also feel like a movie star with a pillow fort, curtain bangs are for YOU! And if you wanna add something extra, you could ask for wispy ends, shiny gloss, or even tiny glitter hairpins (so you look like a fairy princess on a trampoline)! Ready? Let’s make your forehead smile!
1. Classic Wispy Curtain Bangs
Classic wispy curtain bangs are soft, feathery, and just a bit see-through, like the fluff on a baby duck! They split in the middle and flutter down each side of your forehead, giving your face a gentle frame and a twinkle of cuteness. They’re perfect if you want that dreamy, effortless “I woke up like this but also like a movie star” look.
How to Cut/Style: To cut, section off the front part of your hair and snip downward with scissors, keeping the middle short and the sides longer. Blow-dry with a round brush, flicking outwards for extra bounce!
Time to Attain: About 20–30 minutes at a salon, or a teensy bit longer if you do it at home and keep giggling.
Tools Required: Haircutting scissors, comb, round brush, hairdryer.
Maintenance Tips: Trim every 4–6 weeks and fluff with your fingers or a brush to keep them light and breezy.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for all ages, any event, and especially flattering for oval and heart-shaped faces.
Popular Color Shades: Soft browns, honey blondes, and natural balayage blends.
Pro Tips: Spritz a bit of texturizing spray to keep them bouncy, and don’t be afraid to play with a center or off-center parting!
2. Curtain Bangs with Loose Waves
These curtain bangs are best friends with beachy waves—like mermaids playing in your hair! They add volume and bounce, perfectly blending with the rest of your wavy hair for a fun, flirty look.
How to Cut/Style: Ask your stylist to cut soft curtain bangs and then style your hair with a curling iron or braid it overnight for waves. Let the bangs curve naturally around your face.
Time to Attain: 30–40 minutes if styling waves; less if you wake up with messy bed head waves.
Tools Required: Haircutting scissors, curling iron, sea salt spray, comb.
Maintenance Tips: Scrunch with sea salt spray for texture; trim every 5–7 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Perfect for teens and young adults, great for beach days, brunch, or anytime you want to feel breezy. Looks good on round and heart faces.
Popular Color Shades: Sun-kissed blonde, caramel balayage, sandy brown.
Pro Tips: Braid your hair damp at night for heatless waves. Finger-comb in the morning!
3. Curtain Bangs on Long, Straight Hair
These are super smooth curtain bangs that melt into long, straight hair like chocolate syrup on a sundae! They give a sleek, polished vibe—perfect for looking chic at school or work (or even at a spaghetti party).
How to Cut/Style: Section the front and cut in an arc, shorter in the middle and longer at the sides. Flat iron the hair for a sleek finish.
Time to Attain: 20–25 minutes (faster than a cartoon episode).
Tools Required: Haircutting scissors, flat iron, fine-tooth comb.
Maintenance Tips: Use a smoothing serum to fight frizz and trim regularly.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for adults and teens, especially fab for oval and square faces.
Popular Color Shades: Jet black, deep espresso, platinum blonde.
Pro Tips: A dab of hair oil on the bangs keeps them shiny and smooth.
4. Shaggy Curtain Bangs
Shaggy curtain bangs are wild and messy, like a puppy rolling in a pile of leaves! They pair perfectly with a choppy, layered shag haircut and add a ton of playful energy to your look.
How to Cut/Style: Ask for lots of texture and layers. Use point-cutting with scissors for an undone effect. Scrunch your bangs with mousse or styling paste.
Time to Attain: 30–40 minutes (messy is more fun!).
Tools Required: Scissors, mousse, blow dryer, texturizing spray.
Maintenance Tips: Let them air-dry for natural texture. Trim every 6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Fab for creative souls of any age, best on square and oval faces, and perfect for concerts or coffee dates.
Popular Color Shades: Warm copper, sandy blonde, bold auburn.
Pro Tips: Scrunch with your hands to enhance the messy look—bedhead is in!
5. Blunt Curtain Bangs
Blunt curtain bangs are bold and dramatic, like if your hair was a superhero’s cape! The edges are thicker, straighter, and make your eyes pop like popcorn.
How to Cut/Style: Section and cut straight across, then blend the outer edges longer. Use a straightener to keep them crisp.
Time to Attain: 25–35 minutes (a little longer for that superhero finish).
Tools Required: Sharp scissors, flat iron, comb.
Maintenance Tips: Keep them super neat—trim every 4 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Best for confident folks, parties, or fashion shows. Looks sharp on oval and long faces.
Popular Color Shades: Cool black, ice blonde, bold reds.
Pro Tips: Shine spray makes the blunt edge pop even more.
6. Curly Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs for curly hair look like fluffy clouds above your eyes! They’re bouncy and round and make your curls even more playful and magical.
How to Cut/Style: Cut dry with curl-special scissors, keeping the center a bit shorter and sides longer. Style with curl cream and diffuse.
Time to Attain: 40 minutes (curls are special!).
Tools Required: Curl scissors, curl cream, diffuser.
Maintenance Tips: Refresh curls with water and leave-in conditioner; trim every 8 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Awesome for all curly girls and anyone who loves volume. Great for heart and oval faces.
Popular Color Shades: Chocolate brown, warm caramel, vivid copper.
Pro Tips: Never brush curls dry! Only finger-comb.
7. Curtain Bangs with High Ponytail
When you wear curtain bangs with a high ponytail, you look like a pop star ready to dance! The bangs fall softly, framing your face, while your hair zooms up high.
How to Cut/Style: Start with curtain bangs, then pull the rest of your hair into a high ponytail. Let the bangs fall naturally.
Time to Attain: 15–20 minutes (super speedy for busy bees).
Tools Required: Haircutting scissors, ponytail holder, brush.
Maintenance Tips: Fluff bangs before you put your hair up. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for sporty folks and fun events. Works on all face shapes.
Popular Color Shades: Golden blonde, chocolate brown, deep black.
Pro Tips: Wrap a strand around the ponytail elastic for a polished look.
8. Curtain Bangs with Braids
Curtain bangs with braids are like pigtails for grown-ups! The bangs flutter in front, while braids dance behind your ears.
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs, then braid the sides or do a single loose braid, letting the bangs hang out in front.
Time to Attain: 25–30 minutes (more if you do fancy braids).
Tools Required: Scissors, hair ties, brush.
Maintenance Tips: Keep bangs smooth and detangled. Trim every 5–7 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Fun for festivals, summer days, or school. Looks sweet on round and oval faces.
Popular Color Shades: Strawberry blonde, chestnut, sunkissed ombré.
Pro Tips: Decorate with tiny hair rings or flowers for extra flair.
9. Thick, Voluminous Curtain Bangs
Thick curtain bangs are like big fluffy pillows on your forehead—so much volume, you’ll feel like a rockstar or a lioness!
How to Cut/Style: Cut a wide section, keeping it full and blunt in the middle and longer at the sides. Blow-dry with a round brush for maximum poof!
Time to Attain: 30 minutes (or longer if you get distracted by snack time).
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, blow dryer, volumizing mousse.
Maintenance Tips: Use dry shampoo to keep volume; trim every 4–6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for bold personalities and events where you wanna stand out. Works best on heart and oval faces.
Popular Color Shades: Deep mahogany, rich auburn, classic blonde.
Pro Tips: Tease gently at the roots for extra height!
10. Short Curtain Bangs (Micro Curtain Bangs)
Short curtain bangs are like baby curtains—tiny, cute, and super quirky! They sit above your brows for a playful, youthful look.
How to Cut/Style: Section off a small front piece, cut short in the center, and taper the sides. Style with a round brush for a soft swoop.
Time to Attain: 15–20 minutes (fast as a squirrel!).
Tools Required: Scissors, fine comb, mini round brush.
Maintenance Tips: Trim every 3–4 weeks to keep them mini.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Cute for adventurous spirits, best on oval and heart faces.
Popular Color Shades: Pastel pink, ice blonde, chestnut.
Pro Tips: Add a little hair wax for texture and separation.
11. Side-Parted Curtain Bangs
Side-parted curtain bangs are sneaky peeky! They sweep more to one side, making your eyes look extra big and your smile extra wide. Like your hair is playing hide and seek with your eyebrows!
How to Cut/Style: Ask for longer curtain bangs, then part your hair to the side. Use a blow dryer and round brush to swoop the bangs away from your face.
Time to Attain: 20–30 minutes (just long enough for one episode of Peppa Pig!).
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, hairdryer, clips.
Maintenance Tips: Tidy up the part with a comb every morning. Trim every 5–7 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Lovely for grown-ups and big kids, especially for square and round faces. Fancy enough for dinner dates!
Popular Color Shades: Golden brown, soft copper, buttery blonde.
Pro Tips: Use a little mousse for swoop power!
12. Curtain Bangs with Messy Bun
Curtain bangs and messy buns are like pajamas and pancakes—made for each other! The bangs frame your face while your hair gets to nap on your head.
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs cut, then pull your hair into a messy bun. Let a few pieces fall out for extra cuteness.
Time to Attain: 10–15 minutes (as quick as eating a cookie).
Tools Required: Scissors, hair tie, bobby pins, brush.
Maintenance Tips: Re-fluff the bangs with your fingers. Quick trim every month.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Perfect for chill days, errands, or study time. Fits all faces!
Popular Color Shades: Ash brown, platinum, deep espresso.
Pro Tips: Tug gently on the bun for more volume—don’t worry, it likes it!
13. Wispy Curtain Bangs with Layers
Super wispy curtain bangs with extra layers are like fairy wings for your face! The whole look is light, fluffy, and magical, perfect for spinning in circles.
How to Cut/Style: Ask for wispy, soft curtain bangs and lots of layers all over. Blow-dry with a round brush for max fluff.
Time to Attain: 25–30 minutes (almost enough time to build a blanket fort).
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, hairdryer, texturizing shears.
Maintenance Tips: Trim layers every 6–8 weeks to keep the magic alive.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for teens, young adults, or anyone who loves a fairy look. Best for oval or long faces.
Popular Color Shades: Sandy blonde, honey caramel, strawberry brown.
Pro Tips: Add some lightweight mousse for extra bounce!
14. Curtain Bangs with Bob Cut
Curtain bangs on a bob cut are like cupcakes with sprinkles—small, cute, and SO stylish! The bangs add softness, while the bob keeps it fresh and modern.
How to Cut/Style: Cut a classic bob (chin or jaw length) and add curtain bangs that feather out. Blow-dry for smoothness.
Time to Attain: 30–40 minutes (enough for two snack breaks).
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, hairdryer, flat iron (if needed).
Maintenance Tips: Keep ends neat with regular trims. Fluff bangs every morning.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Adorable for all ages, especially great for round and heart faces.
Popular Color Shades: Chocolate brown, icy blonde, deep wine.
Pro Tips: Tuck one side behind your ear for a French-girl vibe.
15. Curtain Bangs with Highlights
These curtain bangs are like sunshine through a window—bright and glowy! They pop even more with highlights, giving dimension and sparkle to your hair.
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs, then ask for subtle or chunky highlights focused around the face.
Time to Attain: 1–2 hours (color takes time, so bring a snack).
Tools Required: Scissors, highlighting kit or foils, brush, hairdryer.
Maintenance Tips: Use color-safe shampoo. Trim and touch up color every 6–8 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: For everyone who loves to shine! Best on oval and heart faces.
Popular Color Shades: Honey blonde, caramel, light copper.
Pro Tips: Glossing treatment makes highlights even shinier.
16. Long Curtain Bangs Blending with Layers
Long curtain bangs that melt into layers are like a river flowing down your head—smooth, pretty, and endless! Super easy for growing out, too.
How to Cut/Style: Ask for longer curtain bangs that start below your cheekbones, blending into the rest of your layers.
Time to Attain: 20–30 minutes (easy-peasy lemon squeezy).
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, comb, hairdryer.
Maintenance Tips: Use a smoothing serum. Trim every 2 months.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Ideal for anyone wanting a soft, subtle change. Great for long faces.
Popular Color Shades: Golden brown, rich chestnut, butter blonde.
Pro Tips: Flip hair upside down to blow-dry for extra volume.
17. Short Shag with Curtain Bangs
Short shag + curtain bangs = rock star! All the choppy layers make you wanna jump and dance. The bangs are wild and fun, just like the rest of the cut.
How to Cut/Style: Ask for a short, layered shag with curtain bangs. Style with mousse for messy texture.
Time to Attain: 40 minutes (wiggle breaks included).
Tools Required: Scissors, razor (for texture), mousse, blow dryer.
Maintenance Tips: Let the air dry for natural mess. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for creative, energetic people. Looks super on round and square faces.
Popular Color Shades: Platinum blonde, cherry red, smokey gray.
Pro Tips: Use a little sea salt spray for beachy cool.
18. Curtain Bangs with Top Knot
Top knot and curtain bangs = instant ballerina! You look elegant and put-together, but still playful thanks to the bangs.
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs, then twist hair up into a top knot. Let bangs and little face pieces free.
Time to Attain: 15 minutes (quicker than you can twirl!).
Tools Required: Scissors, hair tie, bobby pins.
Maintenance Tips: Pin flyaways. Trim bangs every 4–6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Perfect for parties, dance, or yoga. All faces welcome!
Popular Color Shades: Classic black, rose gold, honey blonde.
Pro Tips: Use hairspray on the knot for hold.
19. Textured Curtain Bangs with Curls
If your hair is curly-wurly, textured curtain bangs are your best friends! They make your curls bounce and pop at the front.
How to Cut/Style: Get bangs cut dry, following your curl pattern. Use curl cream for definition.
Time to Attain: 35–45 minutes (with dance breaks!).
Tools Required: Curl scissors, curl cream, diffuser.
Maintenance Tips: Refresh with water and curl spray. Trim every 2 months.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: All curly folks, all faces! Perfect for fun events and everyday magic.
Popular Color Shades: Deep brunette, caramel swirl, auburn.
Pro Tips: Sleep on a silk pillowcase to keep curls pretty.
20. Curtain Bangs with Ombre
Curtain bangs with ombre color is like wearing a sunset in your hair! The bangs start darker and lighter towards the ends, just like your whole mane.
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs, then color your hair with an ombre fade. Blow-dry for smoothness.
Time to Attain: 2–3 hours (color takes time—maybe have snacks ready!).
Tools Required: Scissors, ombre color kit, brush, hairdryer.
Maintenance Tips: Use a deep conditioner to protect color. Trim bangs every 6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Perfect for trendsetters! Looks great on all faces.
Popular Color Shades: Dark brown to honey blonde, espresso to caramel, black to violet.
Pro Tips: Use color-protect spray for extra shimmer.
21. Piecey Curtain Bangs
Piecey curtain bangs are like hair spaghetti—separated, wispy bits that frame your face in cool, chunky sections. Edgy and fun!
How to Cut/Style: Cut with thinning shears for separation, style with a dab of wax for definition.
Time to Attend: 25 minutes (if you don’t eat the spaghetti, hehe).
Tools Required: Scissors, thinning shears, wax or pomade.
Maintenance Tips: Use wax to define. Trim every 5–7 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Perfect for anyone who loves bold, artsy looks. Best for oval and heart faces.
Popular Color Shades: Bright copper, frosty blonde, dark mocha.
Pro Tips: Pinch small pieces together for the piecey effect.
22. Layered Lob with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs on a long bob (lob) = WOW! Layers plus bangs equals mega movement, and you look like you’re in a shampoo commercial.
How to Cut/Style: Get a shoulder-length lob, add curtain bangs that blend. Style with a round brush for swing.
Time to Attain: 30–40 minutes.
Tools Required: Scissors, round brush, hairdryer.
Maintenance Tips: Blow-dry with a brush for volume. Trim every 6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Great for professionals and busy bees. Looks awesome on all face shapes.
Popular Color Shades: Warm brown, beige blonde, soft black.
Pro Tips: Tuck hair behind ears to show off the bangs!
23. Baby Curtain Bangs with Pixie Cut
Curtain bangs with a pixie cut? It’s like tiny bangs on a tiny haircut—cute overload! Makes your eyes look HUGE.
How to Cut/Style: Cut bangs very short in the center, taper to the sides, and blend into a pixie.
Time to Attain: 15–20 minutes.
Tools Required: Small scissors, mini comb, styling wax.
Maintenance Tips: Frequent trims—every 3–4 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Best for bold, playful folks. Great for heart and oval faces.
Popular Color Shades: Platinum, fire red, baby blue.
Pro Tips: Add a bit of pomade for a tousled look.
24. Curtain Bangs with Sleek Ponytail
Sleek ponytail + curtain bangs = ready for the runway! The bangs make your ponytail less serious and more “party in the front, business in the back.”
How to Cut/Style: Get curtain bangs, then slick hair into a tight ponytail. Blow-dry bangs for smoothness.
Time to Attain: 15–20 minutes.
Tools Required: Scissors, hair tie, smoothing brush, hair gel.
Maintenance Tips: Use gel for flyaways. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Best for busy days or fancy nights out. Suits every face.
Popular Color Shades: Ash brown, dark espresso, golden honey.
Pro Tips: Wrap a piece of hair around your elastic for an extra-fancy look.
25. Curtain Bangs with Pastel Color
Curtain bangs with pastel color are like fairy floss for your head! Soft pink, blue, lavender—magical and sweet.
How to Cut/Style: Get classic curtain bangs, then color hair with a pastel shade. Style with a round brush.
Time to Attain: 2–3 hours (gotta get that color perfect!).
Tools Required: Scissors, pastel hair dye, round brush, gloves.
Maintenance Tips: Use sulfate-free shampoo for pastel hair. Touch up color often.
Suitable Age/Event/Face: Dreamy for festivals, parties, or anyone who loves whimsy. Best for pale or medium skin tones.
Popular Color Shades: Pastel pink, sky blue, lavender, mint green.
Pro Tips: Mix two pastel colors for extra magic!
