A thin, point-cut fringe dries in a few minutes with a small round brush, often the only part of your hair that needs heat on a work morning. That is the appeal of wispy curtain bangs on long hair: the length can go up in a claw clip on day two, and the fringe still frames your face.
1. The Classic Wispy Curtain Bang
The classic wispy curtain bang parts at the center and falls to either side in thin, separated pieces. I section a narrow triangle and point cut deeply until the forehead shows through. Oval, heart and long faces suit it, along with fine to medium hair. Dry with a small round brush and roll each side outward. These soft curtain bangs want a trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
2. Long-Layered Wispy Curtain Bangs
Long-layered wispy curtain bangs run the fringe straight into the first face-framing layer at the cheekbone. From the collarbone down, I point cut the layers so no line shows. Medium to thick hair and oval or oblong faces suit it. Dry with a round brush or put in loose waves. Wispy curtain bangs on long hair need the fringe trimmed every 4 weeks and the length every 10.
3. Wispy Curtain Bangs for Straight Long Hair
On straight long hair, wispy curtain bangs show every line, so I point cut them softly and avoid any blunt edge. They open at the cheekbones and run into the length. Oval and heart faces and fine to medium hair suit them. Dry the length with a paddle brush and bend the bangs with a small round brush. A shine serum finishes it. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks.
4. Loose-Wave Wispy Curtain Bangs
Loose-wave wispy curtain bangs put a thin fringe over waves made with a 1.25-inch iron. Leave the last inch of each section out of the iron. Medium to thick hair and oval or square faces suit it. Dry the bangs first, then wave the length and finish with texture spray. These soft curtain bangs keep their shape for two days. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
5. Butterfly Cut With Wispy Curtain Bangs
A butterfly cut with wispy curtain bangs stacks short layers at the cheekbones beneath a thin fringe. I cut the top layers by pulling the hair forward toward the face. Medium to thick hair and oval or heart faces suit it. Dry with a large round brush and roll the front pieces away from the face. It is one of the most requested wispy curtain bangs long hair cuts. Trim every 8 weeks.
6. Shag With Wispy Curtain Bangs
A shag with wispy curtain bangs runs a thin fringe into razor-cut layers at the crown. Wavy and curly hair of medium density and oval or long faces suit it. Air-dry with sea salt spray and rough-dry only the fringe. These soft curtain bangs tend to look better on day two. A little dry texture spray separates the fringe. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
7. Lob With Wispy Curtain Bangs
A lob with wispy curtain bangs puts a thin fringe that opens at the cheekbones over a collarbone-length cut. I add light internal layers through the lob. Fine to medium hair and round or square faces suit it. Dry the bangs with a small round brush and wave the length. The lob needs trimming every 8 weeks and the bangs every 4.
8. Bob With Wispy Curtain Bangs
A bob with wispy curtain bangs keeps everything short and soft. I cut the bob at the jaw with light graduation and point cut the fringe thin. Oval and heart faces and fine to medium straight hair suit it. Dry smooth and bend the bangs with a small round brush. These soft curtain bangs stop a bob from reading severe. Trim every 6 weeks.
9. Short Wispy Curtain Bang
A short wispy curtain bang sits at the brow in the center and opens out to the end of the eyebrow. Deep point cutting keeps it thin. Oval and oblong faces and medium to thick straight hair suit it. Dry it down first, then split it with a small round brush. It takes more styling than a longer fringe. Trim every 3 to 4 weeks so it stays out of the eyes.
10. Long Wispy Curtain Bang
A long wispy curtain bang starts at the cheekbones and blends into the first layer at the jaw. It is the simplest version to grow out and to tuck behind the ears. I cut it on an angle with point cutting. Round and square faces suit it. Dry it away from the face. Wispy curtain bangs on long hair like this need a trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
11. Side-Part Wispy Curtain Bangs
Side-part wispy curtain bangs come off an off-center part, which leaves one side shorter than the other. I cut the short side at the brow and the long side at the cheekbone. Round, square and heart faces and fine to medium hair suit them. Dry both sides away from the part with a flat brush. These soft curtain bangs grow out without fuss. Trim every 5 weeks.
12. See-Through Curtain Bang
A see-through curtain bang is the thinnest version, taken from only a small section at the hairline. I point cut deeply so the forehead shows through every piece. Fine hair and clients trying bangs for the first time suit it, and it works on oval and heart faces. Dry flat and add a little dry shampoo. These soft curtain bangs hide easily. Trim every 4 weeks.
13. Feathered Wispy Bang
A feathered wispy bang flicks back and away from the face in thin wings, a 1970s look. I razor cut the fringe along with the first face-framing layer. Straight to wavy hair of medium density and oval or heart faces suit it. Dry each side back with a round brush and set with hairspray. Wispy curtain bangs on long hair like this suit a big blowout. Trim every 5 to 6 weeks.
14. Razor-Cut Wispy Curtain Bang
A razor-cut wispy curtain bang has soft, tapered ends with more movement than a scissor-cut fringe. I slide the razor down each side of the fringe. Medium to thick straight or wavy hair suits it, but frizz-prone curls do not. Dry with a smoothing cream. These soft curtain bangs never read blunt. Ask for a fresh blade at each visit. Trim every 5 weeks.
15. Wispy Bottleneck Bang
A wispy bottleneck bang is short and narrow in the center, then widens and lengthens past the eyes. Point cutting keeps it thin so it blends into face-framing layers. Oval, heart and long faces and medium to thick hair suit it. Dry with a small round brush from the center outward. It pairs well with wispy curtain bangs long hair cuts. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
16. Wispy Curtain Bangs for Fine Hair
On fine hair, wispy curtain bangs need a narrow section so the rest of the hair keeps its density. I take less from the crown and keep the ends light. Oval and long faces suit them. Dry with volumizing mousse and a small round brush. These soft curtain bangs give the look of more hair around the face. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
17. Wispy Curtain Bangs for Thick Hair
On thick hair, wispy curtain bangs need weight taken out underneath or they puff. I slide cut the underside and point cut deep into the ends. Oval, heart and long faces suit them. Dry with a smoothing cream and a medium round brush, then pin with a flat clip while they cool. Trim every 4 weeks, because thick bangs lose their wispy shape quickly.
18. Wispy Curtain Bangs for Wavy Hair
On wavy hair, wispy curtain bangs follow the natural wave and split easily at the center. I cut them a little longer than I would on straight hair. They suit 2A to 2C waves at any density. Scrunch in a light mousse and air-dry, or dry just the fringe. These soft curtain bangs need very little styling. Keep heavy conditioners away from the fringe. Trim every 6 weeks.
19. Wispy Curtain Bangs for Curly Hair
On curly hair, wispy curtain bangs are cut dry, one curl at a time, and left longer to account for shrinkage. I thin them a touch so each curl stands apart. They suit 2C to 3B curls. Put a light gel on wet bangs and diffuse. They frame the face without heat and suit oval or heart faces. On day two, refresh with water and gel. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
20. Sleek Middle-Part Wispy Bangs
Sleek middle-part wispy bangs pair a center part with flat, smooth bangs and straight, polished length. I point cut the fringe so it sits close to the face. Oval and heart faces and straight hair of medium density suit it. Dry with a paddle brush and finish with shine spray. Wispy curtain bangs on long hair like this look office-ready. Trim every 4 weeks.
21. Wispy Bangs With a 90s Blowout
Wispy bangs with a 90s blowout use a large round brush and Velcro rollers for big volume, with the thin fringe rolled away from the face. I cut long layers starting at the chin. Medium to thick hair and oval or square faces suit it. Leave the rollers in for 10 minutes before brushing out. These soft curtain bangs move with the blowout. Trim every 8 weeks.
22. Wispy Curtain Bangs With a High Ponytail
Wispy curtain bangs with a high ponytail leave the fringe down to frame the face. Dry the bangs first, then brush the length up into a high ponytail. Medium to thick hair and oval or long faces suit it. Pull two thin face-framing pieces loose. These soft curtain bangs stop a ponytail from looking harsh. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
23. Wispy Bangs With a Claw Clip Updo
Wispy bangs with a claw clip updo twist the long hair up the back of the head and leave the fringe out. Snap a large clip over the twist. Medium to thick hair suits it. Dry the bangs first. For wispy curtain bangs long hair on the second day, it is one of the fastest styles going. Trim the bangs every 4 to 5 weeks.
24. Wispy Curtain Bangs With a Low Bun
Wispy curtain bangs with a low bun pair a smooth bun at the nape with a thin, soft fringe. Brush the length back with smoothing cream, twist it into a bun and pin. Leave the bangs and two thin pieces out. Any density works, and it suits weddings as well as work. These soft curtain bangs take the edge off a sleek bun. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
25. Wispy Curtain Bangs Half-Up
Wispy curtain bangs half-up section the top from behind the fringe and tie it at the crown. The bangs stay down and so does the length. Fine to thick hair all works. Curl the length with a 1.25-inch iron. Wispy curtain bangs on long hair look finished this way with no blowout on the length. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
A thin, point-cut fringe dries in a few minutes with a small round brush, often the only product it sees all week, which is why I love it on busy people. FYI, keep it wispy or it gets heavy. The oval face haircuts guide breaks down the remaining shapes.
