Curtain bangs on short hair take about two minutes with a small round brush, rolled out from a center part while the rest of the bob or pixie dries. The real commitment is the trim, every three to six weeks to keep the fringe opening at the cheekbones, and fine hair may need texture spray to hold by afternoon.
1. Chin-Length Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium straight hair on an oval, long or heart face suits a chin-length bob paired with curtain bangs, a one-length cut at the chin under a fringe that opens at the cheekbones. The bangs are point cut to blend into the bob. Style the bob smooth and roll the fringe out with a small round brush. This is the most requested of all curtain bangs short hair cuts. Trim every 6 weeks.
2. Short Layered Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium hair on an oval, round or square face suits a short layered bob paired with curtain bangs, where point-cut crown layers let the fringe melt into the shape. Style with a medium round brush and texture spray. These short curtain bangs travel with the layers instead of sitting apart. The bob needs a trim every 6 weeks, the bangs every 4.
3. Stacked Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium straight hair on an oval or heart face suits a stacked bob paired with curtain bangs, where nape graduation builds crown volume and a soft fringe in front balances the height behind. Style the back with a small round brush and the bangs out to the sides. A trim every 5 to 6 weeks keeps the stack tight.
4. French Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium hair on an oval or heart face suits a French bob paired with curtain bangs, which sits between the cheekbones and jaw with a soft edge and a fringe just below the brows. The perimeter is point cut to stay undone. Style with texture spray and let it air-dry. Among curtain bangs short hair cuts, this needs the least work. Trim every 5 to 6 weeks.
5. Micro Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Straight hair on an oval or heart face with a defined jaw suits a micro bob paired with curtain bangs, cut blunt at the earlobes with a short, point-cut fringe that opens at the brow. Style with a small round brush. For curtain bangs short styles, this is as short as a bob gets. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
6. Lob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to thick hair on a round or square face suits a lob paired with curtain bangs, a collarbone length with a fringe that opens at the cheekbones and blends into the first layer, plus light internal layers to remove bulk. Style the bangs with a round brush and wave the length. It is the longest of the curtain bangs short hair cuts in this list. Trim every 8 weeks.
7. Pixie Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium hair on an oval or heart face suits a pixie paired with curtain bangs, where the fringe stays long enough to part at the center and fall to each side over tapered sides and nape. Style the bangs outward with a small round brush and work a light paste through the top. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
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8. Long Pixie Paired With Curtain Bangs
Round, square and oval faces suit a long pixie paired with curtain bangs, which keeps four to five inches on top so the fringe reaches the cheekbones, with point-cut sides that let it grow into a bob. Style the bangs outward and lift the top with a round brush. This curtain bangs short hair cut grows out without an awkward stage. Trim every 6 weeks.
9. Bixie Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium hair on an oval or heart face suits a bixie paired with curtain bangs, a cut between bob and pixie with a short stacked nape, longer pieces at the ears and a center-parted fringe. Style with texture spray and a finger-dry. These short curtain bangs take the hardness out of the shorter shape. At the gym, pin them back. Trim every 5 weeks.
10. Short Shag Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium-density wavy or curly hair on an oval or long face suits a short shag paired with curtain bangs, where razor-cut crown layers blend into the fringe above the shoulders. Style with sea salt spray and an air-dry, rough-drying only the bangs. This curtain bangs short hair cut improves on the second day. Trim every 6 weeks.
11. Short Wolf Cut Paired With Curtain Bangs
Thick, wavy hair on an oval or heart face suits a short wolf cut paired with curtain bangs, with choppy crown volume, a wispy tapered nape and a split fringe razor cut together with the crown. Style by scrunching in texture spray and diffusing. These short curtain bangs give the wolf cut a softer face. Keep heavy oils out of it. Trim every 6 weeks.
12. Mini Butterfly Cut Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick hair on an oval or heart face suits a mini butterfly cut paired with curtain bangs, where short layers stack at the cheekbones over a shoulder-grazing length and the front is cut by pulling hair forward to the face. Style with a large round brush, bangs rolled away. These short curtain bangs keep their volume for two days. Trim every 8 weeks.
13. Italian Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick hair on an oval or heart face suits an Italian bob paired with curtain bangs, a thick chin-length cut with rounded internal layers, a heavy perimeter and a full split fringe. Style with a large round brush for volume. On any density this curtain bangs short hair cut reads full. Trim every 6 weeks.
14. A-Line Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Fine to medium straight hair on a round or oval face suits an A-line bob paired with curtain bangs, which angles from a short nape to longer front pieces with the fringe blending into the front length. Style smooth with a paddle brush and bend the bangs over a small round brush. These short curtain bangs ease the angle. Trim every 6 weeks.
15. Asymmetrical Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium-density straight hair on a round or square face suits an asymmetrical bob paired with curtain bangs, longer on one side with an off-center split in the fringe, the short side at the jaw and the long side past the chin. Style smooth. It ranks among the edgier curtain bangs short hair cuts. Trim every 5 to 6 weeks.
16. Choppy Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick straight or wavy hair on a square or oval face suits a choppy bob paired with curtain bangs, cut at the chin with deep point cutting through the ends and fringe so both look piecey. Style with texture paste and a flat iron bend. These short curtain bangs disguise grow-out. Trim every 6 weeks.
17. Razor-Cut Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick straight or wavy hair suits a razor-cut bob paired with curtain bangs, though frizz-prone curls do not; the razor slides through each section for soft, tapered ends on bob and fringe alike. Style with smoothing serum, blow-dried or air-dried. It is among the softest curtain bangs short hair cuts. Request a fresh blade. Trim every 6 weeks.
18. Eyebrow-Length Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick straight hair on an oval or oblong face suits eyebrow-length curtain bangs, the shortest standard length, sitting at the brows in the center and opening to the outer brow. They are point cut with the center slightly heavier. Style down first, then split with a small round brush. These short curtain bangs need a trim every 3 to 4 weeks.
19. Baby-Length Curtain Bangs
Straight hair on an oval or heart face with balanced features suits baby-length curtain bangs, about an inch and a half long above the brows with a small center split and point-cut soft ends. Style with a small flat brush and a drop of cream. Of the short curtain bangs, these are the boldest. Trim every 3 weeks.
20. Wispy Brow-Length Curtain Bangs
Fine hair on an oval or heart face suits wispy brow-length curtain bangs, taken from a narrow section and point cut deeply so the forehead shows through, sitting at the brow and opening to the sides. Style flat and use a little dry shampoo to separate the pieces. On day two these short curtain bangs still wear well. Trim every 4 weeks.
21. Heavy Thick Curtain Bangs, Short
Thick, straight hair on an oval or long face suits heavy thick curtain bangs, short, cut from a deeper triangle section at the crown for weight, blunt first and softened at the ends. Style with a medium round brush for a bend. They conceal a high forehead. This curtain bangs short hair cut needs a trim every 4 weeks.
22. Bob With Bottleneck Curtain Bangs
Medium to thick hair on an oval, heart or long face suits a bob with bottleneck curtain bangs, short and narrow at the center and widening past the eyes, with the outer edges point cut into the bob. Style center out with a small round brush. It is one of the newer shapes among short curtain bangs. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
23. Short Curtain Bangs on an Off-Center Part
Medium to thick hair on a round, square or heart face suits short curtain bangs on an off-center part, which leaves one side shorter: brow length on the short side, cheekbone length on the long. Style both sides away from the part with a flat brush. These short curtain bangs grow out with no trouble. Trim every 5 weeks.
24. Feathered Curtain Bangs, Short
Medium-density straight to wavy hair on an oval or heart face suits feathered curtain bangs, short, which flick back from the face in short wings, a 1970s shape razor cut along with the first face-framing layer. Style each side back with a round brush and set with hairspray. These curtain bangs short hair styles were made for a big blowout. Trim every 5 to 6 weeks.
25. Short Curly Bob Paired With Curtain Bangs
3A to 3C curls on an oval or heart face suit a short curly bob paired with curtain bangs, cut dry one curl at a time with the fringe left longer for shrinkage. Style with curl cream and gel on soaking-wet hair, then diffuse. These short curtain bangs frame the face with no heat involved. Trim every 8 weeks and the bangs every 6.
If you want more options, try easy curly hairstyles and curtain bangs with layers.
Short curtain bangs only take about two minutes with a small round brush, rolled out from a center part before the day starts. FYI, they suit 3A to 3C curls best when cut dry one curl at a time. A short curly bob underneath keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy.
