Aging is part of life… And you can’t escape it. Fortunately, there are a few beauty tips that allow you to maintain a youthful appearance, and hairstyle is one of them. Among them, curtain bangs establishes itself as a true ally after 60 years. The latter experienced its first golden age in the 1960s, popularized by icons like Brigitte Bardot.
Curtain bangs to appear younger
Its timeless charm lies in its ability to frame the face while remaining supple and airy. Since then, she has never really left the stage and returns regularly as the ideal solution to modernize her hairstyle while remaining elegant. Even more, it adapts to all lengths and textures, whether it is fine, thick, straight or wavy hair.
“It frames the cheekbones, draws attention to the eyes and creates movement at the front of the hair, instantly giving a younger look”says David Cassidy, professional hairdresser, in the columns of Journal des femmes. The effect is almost immediate: an illuminated face and softened features, effortlessly. Unlike some straight or heavy bangs, curtain bangs provide lightness and subtly conceal small wrinkles or fine lines that appear naturally with age.
How to style curtain bangs?
But be careful, a simple curtain fringe is not enough. You need a very specific cut! The curtain bangs should start at least at the level of the cheekbones and gradually taper to the ends.
“The objective is to create a fluid transition between the bangs and the rest of the cut, in order to avoid a block effect”specifies David Cassidy. This technique allows you to maintain a natural and soft appearance, which highlights the eyes and gives movement to the hair. Poorly cut bangs can, on the contrary, harden the features or age the face, hence the importance of contacting a professional for the first cut. So, a piece of advice: put down your kitchen scissors immediately…
In terms of styling, a few simple gestures are enough to enhance curtain bangs. David Cassidy recommends directing the hair dryer slightly to the side rather than down. This helps maintain volume and natural movement, for a lively and light look! A little mousse or light spray can also help add substance without weighing down the hair. And for those who like to change their style, curtain bangs can be worn on both loose hair and tied hairstyles.
