Save on the Salon and Learn How to Cut Your Own Curtain Bangs At Home (2024)

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Is it a good idea to cut your own curtain bangs? ›

Curtain bangs frame the face and are longer than other bang styles. Even better, they're pretty simple to cut on your own. You just need a couple of tools and a little bit of confidence. You'll be loving your new bangs in no time!

Curtain bangs continue their trend cycle domination; we named them as one of the biggest hair trends for 2024, and Carpenter's fringe is the perfect example, especially when paired with her enviable blowout.

For styling waterfall bangs, Spino recommends using a round brush or rollers to add volume. For those on the go or low on styling tools, simply blow out the bangs in a downward direction (and away from the face) to give them that extra zhuzh and flow.

According to Marjan, common DIY mistakes include making the cut too blunt and not shaping your bangs to suit your face shape and features. “Sometimes when cut at home, they won't blend into the rest of your hair,” she says. “A great hairstylist will be able to blend them as much as possible for an easier grow-out."

First, Dry and Style Your Bangs.

Since wet hair shrinks up when it dries, if you cut your bangs when wet, you could end up with bangs that are way too short. Blow-dry and style your fringe the way that you usually wear it, whether that's swept off to one side or straight down.

Nestled between the length of a long bob or shoulder cut, the kitty cut features long textured layers and an overgrown curtain fringe that softly frames the face. It's crafted for low maintenance and a soft texture, aligning with our philosophy of embracing natural beauty.

A butterfly haircut combines short layers with long layers to give your hair dimension, movement, and body. The short, wispy layers hit around the chin to frame your face, highlight your features, and even contour a round face shape.

Like any other type of bang, curtain bangs require some effort, definitely not as much as others, but you still need to style them so they can look their best.

One of the most popular styles of the moment is peekaboo bangs. It's a textured take on blunt bangs, which fall across the forehead but—thanks to the choppy and layered style—allow some of the forehead to show through.

Hold your bangs between your thumb and index finger, and, using your scissors, cut vertically up towards your fingers. Keep the scissors open and go slowly and lightly. The hair should become more feathered and layered. Move the scissors out toward each side of your face, layering as you go.

Is it okay to cut bangs at home? ›

Now, we're not advocating cutting bangs for the first time if you don't already have some—that is a job for a professional. "Once you have bangs initially cut by a pro, then you can maintain them yourself because the shape is there," says Mylo Carrion, a hairstylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in NYC.

Naysayers say they're hard to pull off and even more difficult to maintain. But our experts disagree, saying bangs—and particularly curtain bangs—are actually pretty universal. Though they look best on those with oval and rectangular face shapes, curtain bangs are suitable for almost anyone, says Everson.

This makes them much lower-maintenance than most fringe styles (you can even sweep them behind your ears as they grow). However, you'll still need to head to your salon for a trim every four to six weeks if you want to maintain the shape of your curtain bangs.

This is probably one of the best features of curtain bangs. Because of their already effortless look, curtain bangs can be pretty low maintenance. You can let them get a little bit longer in between trims and they will still look fabulous.