Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Platinum Pixie by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 6 August 2026
The short version
The Curtain Fringe is defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces, while the Platinum Pixie uses a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish.
The Curtain Fringe is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Platinum Pixie.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Platinum Pixie |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish |
| Length | medium | very short |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | close and sculpted |
| Finish | airy | platinum |
| 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.
Platinum Pixie
You prefer a close and sculpted outline with a platinum finish and the defining feature of a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish.
Salon wording: Ask for a tailored pixie with softly tapered edges and discuss the lightening process separately from the cutting plan.
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