Curtain bangs or full bangs?
Curtain bangs are parted in the middle and sweep to the sides, so they blend into longer layers and are usually easier to grow out. Full bangs sit straight across the forehead and make a bolder line, but they usually need more frequent trims and daily care. Which one is right depends on your hairline, texture and patience for upkeep.
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What to check
- Hairline and cowlicks: full bangs tend to show a cowlick more, curtain bangs are usually more forgiving.
- Texture: curly and coily hair springs up when cut short, so ask about length.
- Trim schedule: full bangs often need a trim every few weeks to stay at the brow.
- Grow-out: curtain bangs blend into layers as they lengthen.
- Styling: both usually need a daily blow-dry or comb.
The catalog's two examples
FitMyFace lists curtain bangs (center-parted, long layers, trim every 8 to 12 weeks as a typical guide, and a catalog note that a stylist can usually cut it on straight and wavy hair) and blunt bangs (cut straight across at eyebrow length, usable on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair according to the catalog). The catalog lists curtain bangs as a fit for all six face shapes and blunt bangs for oval and long faces, with round, square and heart-shaped faces marked as a weaker fit.
How to decide
If you have never had bangs, start with the more forgiving, longer option. If you already know you like a strong line, ask the stylist to cut them a little long first and shorten at the next visit. Our bangs decision guide walks through the whole choice.
How to compare on your photo
Use a clear front-facing photo in even light. Try two or three options on the same photo and look at the outline, the length and how much styling each seems to need, then save the ones you like. The preview is an illustration on your photo, so treat it as a starting point for a conversation with your stylist or barber, not a promise of the result.
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Questions
Can I grow out bangs without an awkward stage?
Curtain bangs usually grow out more gently, but every cut passes through in-between lengths. Pins and a part can help.