long · airy
Butterfly Layers
Butterfly layers preserve long lower lengths while adding shorter, airy sections around the face and upper body of the hair.
Hairstyle guide
Curtain Fringe: What It Looks Like and How to Ask for It
Explore the Curtain Fringe, defined by a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces. Compare its shape, maintenance, salon wording, styling, and virtual try-on tips.
Published 18 July 2026
Quick answer
A curtain fringe parts near the centre and sweeps away from the face, creating a soft frame without the solid line of a full fringe.
- Length
- medium
- Shape
- soft and face-framing
- Finish
- airy
- Maintenance
- medium
What defines the look
The defining feature is a centre opening with cheekbone-skimming, face-framing pieces. That distinction is more useful than relying on the style name alone, since names can be interpreted differently between salons.
- fringe
- layers
- face framing
- soft
What to ask your stylist
Ask for a centre-parted fringe that opens around the eyes and blends gradually into face-framing layers.
Bring a saved preview and clarify which parts of the generated result matter most to you. Your stylist can translate the reference for your current hair and practical routine.
Styling and upkeep
A round brush or rollers can encourage the fringe to bend away from the face. The parting does most of the visual work.
Maintenance labels are broad comparisons within this guide library. Your starting texture, chosen length, and preferred finish can change the real routine.
How to preview it
Use a front-facing photo with your forehead and current hairline visible so the opening and side sweep are easy to compare.
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