Curtain bangs: nuances and how to choose them for the client?
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The historical stages of the popularity of curtain bangs, or bang curtain, as is also customary in English, happened more than once. This type of bangs was popular in the 70s, then returned in the 2000s in men's looks, and now a loud comeback has happened again.
There is nothing special about this haircut, but it looks luxurious on clients. Curtain bangs, curtain bangs, are textured bangs that are below the nose, falling naturally and blending into the main body of the hair.
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How to choose according to your face shape?
• Round face - the client is best suited with oblique curtain bangs, which seem to curl in different directions. It is performed according to the classic cut pattern and will perfectly help make a round face more elongated.
• Triangular face - curtain bangs are cut using the classic method, but with sufficient lengthening to visually hide protruding cheekbones and divert unnecessary attention from them.
• Square and rectangular faces - curtain bangs should look thick and voluminous so that they practically hide the forehead underneath, leaving only a small window in the central part of the face.
• Oval face type - any type of curtain bangs can be used. Just like haircuts, because according to harmony, this is the most “correct” face shape.
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What are the benefits?
Clients are often hesitant about cutting their bangs for a number of different reasons. However, this particular type of bangs has a number of advantages that you can tell your clients about. Firstly, bangs are an easy tool that will help correct facial features if necessary.
Curtain bangs are easy and quick to style.
This type of bangs can be styled in completely different ways, and, if necessary, pulled behind the ear.
Bangs always seem to take several years away from their owner.
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What hairstyles go best with bangs like this?
High ponytail
Wearing a high ponytail with curtain bangs is effortlessly chic. Agree, not all clients suit high, perfectly combed ponytails. But thanks to the textured light curtain bangs, absolutely every ponytail will look great.
Shag
Previously, in the article about summer haircut trends, we talked about this tandem. Bangs can easily be paired with a shaggy, messy shag haircut that will instantly create a rock 'n' roll vibe on your head.
Long bob
Bangs and bob are another great duo! A long bob, due to its shoulder-length length, is an ideal basis for cutting bangs.
Elongated face shape. A curtain bang cut can really help disguise a wide forehead and harmonize a client's long face, and when it comes to haircuts, it can be complemented by a fairly short haircut.
If the client has curly hair, it would be better if the length of the main mass of hair was at least medium, so that the bangs smoothly transition into the hair on the sides and the curls form correctly and naturally.
If the client has fine hair, then curtain bangs are perfect for fine hair! This is a great way to add dimension to your face frame. In this case, it is better to make the bangs longer so that the strands fall down texturedly.