Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Hollywood Waves 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 Hollywood Waves uses large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
The Curtain Fringe is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Hollywood Waves.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Hollywood Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition |
| Length | medium | long |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | sculpted and sweeping |
| Finish | airy | glossy |
| 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.
Hollywood Waves
You prefer a sculpted and sweeping outline with a glossy finish and the defining feature of large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
Salon wording: Keep enough length and density for broad waves, then use the reference to discuss parting, face framing, and the formal finish rather than a different haircut.
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