To style curtain bangs effectively, follow these expert-backed steps:
How to Style Curtain Bangs
- Blow-dry with a round brush: Start with damp or dry bangs. Use a medium-barrel round brush and a blow dryer. Blow dry your bangs away from your face, directing the hair backward and to the sides to create the signature curtain effect. This technique adds volume and a soft curve framing your face
- Use heat tools for variation:
- Curling iron: Clamp each side of your bangs lightly, twist the iron towards your face, hold for a few seconds, and release to create a soft curl
* _Flat iron:_ For a sleeker look, hold the flat iron horizontally, clamp the hair upwards, and twist your wrist away from your face
* _Straightener quick styling:_ You can also quickly style curtain bangs with a straightener by dragging it down and out while over-directing the hair
- Add texture and hold: After drying and shaping, apply a light pomade or dry texturizing spray to pinch and set the bangs in place. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to maintain the style throughout the day
- No heat styling option: Wrap your bangs around rollers towards your face, secure with clips, and let them air dry overnight for a heat-free style that still creates volume and shape
- Tips for easier styling:
- Blow-dry bangs until about 40-50% dry, then direct them to the right and left to create volume.
- Blow air onto your forehead to enhance the part.
- Flip your head upside down for a quick blast of air to add lift before setting with cool air
- Tools you’ll need: Blow dryer, medium-barrel round brush, curling iron or flat iron (optional), pomade or texturizing spray, and hairspray
Styling curtain bangs becomes easier with practice and works well on most hair types and face shapes, offering a versatile, face-framing look that can be soft and airy or sleek and polished depending on your preference
. If you want a visual guide, many tutorials are available online demonstrating these techniques step-by-step
