If you cut too shallow, you might end up with a full fringe. You don’t need a deep angle to create the tapered effect. Next, slide your fingers so that your fingertips are angled upwards. Use the guide in the middle and sandwich half of your hair between your middle and index finger. Using your guide reference, comb your section down and forward again. Pull it down to the point where you want your bangs to sit. If you don’t cut shorter than the guide piece, you won’t be panicking over your bangs.Ĭomb your triangle section down and forward, then pull out a piece from the middle.

How can you make sure that you don’t go too short with your bangs? Use a guide piece, aka the reference point of your bangs. Once you’ve seen where you want your bangs to hit, you can make the first cut. For most people with curtain bangs, the cheekbone is the best point. Once you’ve separated the triangular section of your hair, pull it down to your face and imagine where you want your bangs to hit. Step Three: Determine The Length of Your Bangs Secure this part of your hair into a ponytail to protect it from any accidental snips. This is the first part of your curtain bangs. The wider the triangle, the thicker your curtain bangs.Īfter finishing this part, you should end up with a small triangular section sitting at your hairline. Take a smaller section to avoid ending up with thicker curtain bangs. As always, be cautious when doing this part. Once you’ve parted your hair the way you want, ‘draw’ a downward slanting part from the middle part (aka the point where you want your bangs to end) using a rattail comb. Step Two: Create a Triangle Section in the Front of Your Face

However, if you wear your hair in a deep side part, it’s best to go for a middle part to perfect the curtain bang look. If you want curtain bangs that are easier to style, go with your usual part instead of training a new part for your hair. Your part matters because it dictates where your curtain bangs will open up.

Once you have all the supplies, here’s how to cut your curtain bangs. Doing so keeps you from ending up with bangs that are shorter than you imagined.īefore you start cutting, gather your supplies: Instead of wetting your hair, leave it in its natural shape and texture. Start with dry and clean hair if you’re cutting your bangs.

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