Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Stacked Bob by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 18 August 2026
The short version
The Curtain Fringe is defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces, while the Stacked Bob uses graduated back layers flowing into a longer angled front.
The Curtain Fringe is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Stacked Bob.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Stacked Bob |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | graduated back layers flowing into a longer angled front |
| Length | medium | short |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | rounded and angled |
| Finish | airy | polished |
| 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.
Stacked Bob
You prefer a rounded and angled outline with a polished finish and the defining feature of graduated back layers flowing into a longer angled front.
Salon wording: Ask for graduated stacking through the back with a longer front, then decide how steep the angle and how full the crown should appear.
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