Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Curtain Fringe and Undercut by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 11 August 2026
The short version
The Curtain Fringe is defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces, while the Undercut uses closely cut sides beneath a distinctly longer top section.
The Curtain Fringe is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Undercut.
| Feature | Curtain Fringe | Undercut |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces | closely cut sides beneath a distinctly longer top section |
| Length | medium | mixed |
| Shape | soft and face-framing | disconnected and top-focused |
| Finish | airy | textured |
| 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.
Undercut
You prefer a disconnected and top-focused outline with a textured finish and the defining feature of closely cut sides beneath a distinctly longer top section.
Salon wording: Specify how high the short section should sit, whether the transition should be disconnected or blended, and how the longer top will be worn.
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