Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Blunt Bangs by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 19 August 2026
The short version
The Curtain Fringe is defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces, while the Blunt Bangs uses a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line.
The Curtain Fringe is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Blunt Bangs.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Blunt Bangs |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line |
| Length | medium | medium |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | graphic and face-framing |
| Finish | airy | smooth |
| Maintenance | medium | high |
Curtain Fringe
You prefer a soft and face-framing outline with a airy finish and the defining feature of a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces.
Salon wording: Ask for a centre-parted fringe that opens around the eyes and blends gradually into face-framing layers.
Blunt Bangs
You prefer a graphic and face-framing outline with a smooth finish and the defining feature of a dense straight fringe forming a clear horizontal line.
Salon wording: Ask for a full blunt fringe and agree on its width, density, exact position above the eyes, and how the corners should connect to the sides.
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