

“ Curtain bangs are the gateway to bangs, because they're super versatile,” says Emily Heser, stylist at Cutler Salon in New York City.

“They're long enough to grow out or pin back if you want, but they can also be cut into a shorter look.” This is entirely true when you work with a professional to design the exact version of curtain bangs your heart desires. It's a shakier premise when you find yourself in front of the bathroom mirror late at night, spontaneously hacking away at your hair with a pair of kitchen scissors you've just used to collect some balcony chives for your omelet dinner. Spoiler alert: I did not come out of this experience looking like J.Lo. This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.

Curtain bangs are more low-maintenance with curls and waves than they are with straight hair. I was deeply mistaken when I fell for the chill, easy vibe that curtain bangs exude, and thought I'd never have to lift a finger to make them look good. Yes, they're more low-maintenance than blunt-cut bangs, but they still require some level of effort. “Make sure you are ready to style them,” says Marjan.
