Curtain bangs are a great way to spice up your hairstyle. A guide to curtain bangs can even allow you to cut bangs on your own, especially because curtain bangs are one of the least risky bang styles to try on your own at home. If you’re thinking about trying out bangs, don’t try out a potentially much more risky bang style – use this guide to master curtain bangs and create a gorgeous, cool-chic look for yourself.
1. Cut the Hair While It’s Dry
One of the things you want to be careful about is cutting your own hair when it’s dry. Hair shrinks slightly as it dries, and that means if you cut the hair when it’s wet, you’ll likely end up with bangs that are just a little shorter than you were hoping they would be. Even if you’ve seen stylists cut wet hair, don’t try it on your own; stylists know what they’re doing, but you likely don’t.
2. Create a Triangle Part at the Front of the Hair to Map the Cut
The best way to know exactly what pieces of hair you’re going to cut is to map it out with a triangle part. First, part the hair down the very center. Then, near the front of the hair, section out two triangle pieces, one to either side of the part. Pin back the rest of the hair. This is where you’re going to cut your bangs; if you want them to be especially full, add more hair, and if you want them to be a bit more subtle, add less.
3. Cut Using Your Chin as a Marker
Your chin should be your main marker for curtain bangs. This bang style should frame your face, which means that your bangs need to be at least down to your chin. When you first cut your curtain bangs, you want to cut them a little longer than your chin. Then, you can always cut a little bit more until you get the style you really want.
4. Style the Hair Once You’re Done
Curtain bangs are a style that work best when you put in the effort to style your hair every day. Although it can be tempting to just leave the hair to dry and enjoy whatever it looks like after air drying, you’ll absolutely be amazed at the results you can achieve with a very simple styling job. One of the best ways to style curtain bangs is to dampen the hair, then blow dry it while using a boar bristle brush.
Conclusion
Curtain bangs are not an especially difficult hairstyle to master. If you want to cut your own curtain bangs, it’s completely possible, even if you don’t have too much experience with cutting hair. However, you need to make sure you follow these steps to avoid any possible issues with your bangs. As long as you follow these four steps, you’ll be able to master curtain bangs with no problem.