Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Classic Locs by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 21 August 2026
The short version
The Curtain Fringe is defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces, while the Classic Locs uses individual cylindrical locs with visible sectioning and natural movement.
Both are rated medium for maintenance in this guide, so the stronger distinction is soft and face-framing versus linear and flowing.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Classic Locs |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | individual cylindrical locs with visible sectioning and natural movement |
| Length | medium | long |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | linear and flowing |
| Finish | airy | locked |
| Maintenance | medium | medium |
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.
Classic Locs
You prefer a linear and flowing outline with a locked finish and the defining feature of individual cylindrical locs with visible sectioning and natural movement.
Salon wording: Discuss the intended loc size, parting pattern, starting method, finished length, and maintenance approach with a loctician before beginning.
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