Middle Part Curtains: The Easy Guide Before You Cut
Learn what the middle part curtains haircut is, who it looks good on, and how to know if it works for your hair before you visit the barber.
Middle part curtains are back. You have probably seen this hairstyle on actors, singers, and skaters. It is a classic look where your hair splits right down the middle and falls softly on both sides of your face, just like open window curtains.
Getting a new haircut can feel scary. Here is everything you need to know about curtains so you can decide if it fits your life.
What Makes Hair Look Like Curtains?
This cut keeps the hair on top longer than the hair on the back and sides. The front hair usually reaches down to your eyes, your cheekbones, or your jaw.
When your hair is wet, you comb it straight back, give it a tiny shake, and let it fall into its own line down the center. The hair frames your face and swings when you walk.
Who Looks Best With Curtains?
Curtains can look great on almost anyone, but they fit some face shapes and hair types best.
Oval and square faces: The hair falls over the sides of your forehead. This softens sharp corners and makes your face look balanced. Round faces: Ask for your curtains to sit near your cheekbones. This can help your face look a little longer and leaner. Wavy hair: Waves give the curtains natural bounce without much work. Straight hair: Straight hair gives a clean, shiny look, but you might need a little sea salt spray so it does not lie too flat.
If your hair is super tight and curly, you can still rock curtains, but your barber will need to leave a lot more length on top so the curls do not shrink too high.
What to Say to Your Barber
Do not just say, "Give me curtains." That means different things to different barbers.
Tell them where you want the front hair to stop. The cheekbone is the most popular spot. Tell them if you want the back and sides faded short, tapered clean, or left long and tucked behind your ears. Bringing two or three photos on your phone helps a lot.
How to Style It at Home
Curtains are not hard to style, but you cannot just wake up and run out the door.
Wash your hair and dry it gently with a towel. Use your fingers or a comb to find your middle part. Put a tiny dab of lightweight cream or a quick spray of salt water into damp hair. Then, let it dry in the air, or use a hair dryer on low while pushing the front pieces back with your hands. Once it dries, it will fall forward in two neat swoops.
Try It On Your Face First
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