
"Curtain bangs are bangs that appear to open in the middle of the face and frame it like a curtain does for a stage in the theater when it is pulled open," says Paul Labrecque, creative director and master stylist and colorist at Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa. You'll want to have a hair brush on hand, a hair tie, a curling wand, and heat protectant.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play What are curtain bangs?Ĭurtain bangs are exactly what they sound like they might be. You'll also need a comb so that you can part your hair precisely (I used a rat-tail comb for extra precision, but a fine-tooth comb is fine). If you're really serious about cutting your own bangs, you need to invest in a pair of shears - the scissors you have lying around aren't sharp enough, and you'll end up with a jagged cut. Read on for a step-by-step breakdown of how to cut your own bangs at home.


If not, it's not like I'm doing anything besides baking bread, anyway. With Fekkai on my team, I felt confident that I could come out on the other end with flawless bangs. I did the research, I gathered the supplies, and I got in touch with celebrity stylist Frédéric Fekkai, who not only endorsed my bang-cutting idea, but also volunteered to walk me through the process over a video call. (Think Bridget Bardot in the '70s.) Determined to give myself the curtain bangs of my dreams, I powered forward. After drooling over photos of mussed-up curtain bangs for months, I knew I wanted to give them a whirl.Ĭurtain bangs are parted down the middle, and they are typically longer and more feathered, giving them an undone, messy feel. I needed to find a way to put some life into it ASAP.


My hair typically dries wavy, but with my grown-in locks, it was starting to dry straight. After a few months without a haircut, I was already starting to see that effect. I have super thick, long hair that looks weighed down and lifeless unless I have tons of layers.
