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Curtain bangs are genuinely one of the trendiest hairstyles right now. And honestly, who is surprised by that? They are so incredibly versatile, after all.
Curtain bangs can be cut to frame any face shape, whether it be a square-shaped face, heart face shape, or anything else! And it can also help bring out people’s facial features!
Overall, in simple words, we can just say that they are very gorgeous.
Although this cut is beautiful and iconic, there is one small con. To look their best, the curtain bangs do need at least a little styling.
Other bangs can sometimes exist without styling, but curtain bangs need a little help to look their best.
How to Style Curtain Bangs?
Even though this might sound like a hassle, styling curtain bangs is really not that bad. Especially after you have gotten the hang of it, there are a lot of ways to style curtain bangs. It can be done with damp or dry hair, blow dryer, curler, straighter, or heatless methods.
It’s really up to you! You can decide which method works best for you. Or you could have fun and try different methods all the time.
It’s always fun to experiment with your hair (with caution, of course!). Styled curtain bangs can be fun in the same way!

Well, let’s talk about some techniques to style curtain bangs now!
1. With the Help of a Blow-dryer
You only need a blow dryer and your favourite hairbrush for a quick and simple look for your curtain bangs!
The steps you need to follow are,
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The first step is wetting your curtain bangs to keep them in shape. You can also use holding hair spray to keep your hair in place and give it some volume. It’s unnecessary, but if you want to try it, go for it!
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It’s time to get your blow dryer and brush now! First, use the brush to comb your curtain bangs downwards before your face, and then try to curl your curtain bangs up and away from your face. Once that’s done, use your blow dryer to dry the roots in that position. You must twist your brush and hair upwards using the dryer on your roots.
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Once your roots are dry, it is time to style the curtain bangs on the respective sides. Generally, people prefer to sweep the curtain bangs on the right to the right side and the curtain bangs on the left to the left. It gives the classic curtain bangs look!
To get this style, hold the right side of your curtain bangs with your brush away from your face, i.e., to the right, and blow dry them in that direction. Repeat the same for the curtain bangs on the left side in the left direction.
After that, you can brush your hair a little however feels good to you and use setting hair spray. It can help add more volume and texture to your hair and lock everything in place. And you’re done styling your curtain bangs!
2. With the Help of a Straightener/Flat Iron
Using a straightener or flat iron gives your curtain bangs a much flatter look than puffy, but it is still very cute! You only need your favourite brush and a hair straightener to pull this style off.
The steps you need to follow are,
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Divide your curtain bangs from the rest of your hair and pull them in front of your face.
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Part the left side and the right side curtain bangs, respectively, to ensure you can style them in their respective directions.
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Now, it is time to bring in your straightener or flat iron. Grab a section of your hair and carefully place it in between the straightener. Then, slowly start curling the hair towards your face.
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Redo the steps mentioned above on both sides of your curtain bangs, and you’re done!
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Once your curtain bangs have cooled down, use a brush to comb them a bit. You can also fluff your hair around with your fingers to make them fall into the place you want them to.
Again, you can use setting hair spray to set the look if you’re feeling like it. And if curling your curtain bangs inwards is not your thing, don’t worry!
You can also use the straightener to curl them outwards and away from your face. Follow these same steps, but slowly curve the hair away from your face when using the straightener. It’s just as easy as that!
3. With the Help of a Curling Iron
Using a curling iron to style your curtain bangs is another fun idea that gives you the perfect swoop. This method is as simple as the other two mentioned above and can provide your curtain bangs with a cute and chic look.
The steps you need to follow are,
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As always, you must first separate your curtain bangs from the rest of your hair and brush them in front of your face.
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Now, take your curtain bangs and place the iron underneath them and the clip on top.
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Slowly push the curtain bangs down and start to curl forward. Make sure to drag the iron until you’ve got the ends of your curtain bangs under the clip. You need to curl until the iron hits your roots.
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Let it stay like that for some time, then slowly remove the curling iron from your hair.
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Once your hair has cooled down, you can separate the left and right sides of your curtain bangs and give them the direction you want with a brush’s help.
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If you feel like the curl is not defined enough, you can take small sections of your curtain bangs on both sides and use the curling to curl them in the direction you want. Generally, it is a good idea to curl them away from your face to get a nice look!
And that’s it! Use setting hair spray if you want; you’ve got a super pretty look for your curtain bangs.
4. With the Help of Hair Rollers
You can always use Velcro hair rollers for a quick and easy look for your curtain bangs. For this style, you need hair rollers, bobby pins, and a blow dryer.
The steps you need to follow are,
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Let’s start by pulling your curtain bangs away from the rest of your hair and brushing them in front of your face.
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Now, you need to section off your hair into three parts: the left, the middle, and the right.
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Next, you need to take a Velcro roller and slide it under one of your hair sections. Now, start rolling it from the ends of your hair towards your scalp. Once all your hair is secured in the roller, use bobby pins to pin it..
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Then, repeat the same process with the remaining two sections as well.
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Once you have placed all the rollers in your hair, it is time to use the blow dryer. Use it on low heat on the curtain bangs that you’ve put up in rollers.
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Let it stay and cool down for the next 15 minutes, and then start removing the rollers from your hair.
And that’s it! Now, all you need to do is separate the left and the right side of your curtain bangs and brush them a little as you wish to get a more natural look.
Again, use the setting hair spray if you feel like it, and your curtain bangs are all styled up and ready to go.
5. Heatless Ways to Style Your Curtain Bangs
Heat damage is a real problem that many people struggle with. Even when you use a heat protectant, using too much heat on your hair regularly can still cause damage.
But then you might be thinking, how do you style your curtain bangs without using any heat or hot tools? We are happy to tell you that there are a few heatless ways to style your curtain bangs and get a super cute look!
5.1 Using Hair Rollers
Use Velcro hair rollers to style your curtain bangs when your hair is wet. You only need to use the hair roller to curl your wet curtain bangs towards your face.
Once you’ve got all the hair in the roller, use a bobby pin to secure them in place, and now all you have to do is just wait!
After your hair has air dried in the next 15-20 minutes or so, remove the rollers from your hair, and you’ve got the most beautiful and voluminous curly curtain bangs!
5.2 Using a Round Brush
Using a round brush to style your curtain bangs when wet is a good idea. You just need to take a round brush that can hold your curtain bangs and start on one side of your curtain bangs. Suppose you are starting with the left side.
Place the round brush under the curtain and bang on that side. Now, slowly curl the brush either towards or away from your face. Whichever direction suits you the best!
Do it twice or thrice until you’re happy with how it looks, and repeat the same on the right side.
Trust us: This technique works and will help give your curtain bangs a really pretty and natural look!
Conclusion
Curtain bangs are a flattering hairstyle that looks good on all face shapes. They are also very cute, trendy, and low-maintenance.
Curtain bangs can look pretty with both short and long hair. They are also a great haircut for straight, wavy, and curly hair.
It is a haircut that can also go with all kinds of hairstyles. You can have thin or thick hair, and these bangs can always add more to your perfect style.
They also go well with ponytails, braids, or messy buns, as the curtain bangs frame your face effortlessly.
Anyone can rock curtain bangs! We have all seen Dakota Johnson rocking these curtain bangs. All you need to learn is how to style curtain bangs.
And as we discussed above, you can learn how to style your curtain bangs at home with the most basic hair tools!
There’s no need to buy expensive products and tools to care for them. Just investing a few minutes of your time can make curtain bangs look absolutely adorable!
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Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty