Can I try curtain bangs on my photo for free?

Browsing the library and creating an account are free. Each try-on uses 50 credits with the default model; credits come with a monthly or yearly plan (from $8.90 a month billed yearly), and if a generation fails its credits are returned.

What is the difference between curtain bangs and regular bangs?

Regular bangs fall forward across the forehead; curtain bangs part in the middle and sweep to the sides, leaving part of the forehead visible.

Do curtain bangs work with short hair?

Yes. Several bobs and lobs in the library include curtain fringes, and men's curtain cuts are usually short at the back and sides.

Will the filter change my hair length?

It follows the style you pick, which may include a new length. To keep your length and only add the fringe, say so in the chat.

Do curtain bangs suit men?

Yes. The men's curtain cut — longer front sections parted in the middle or slightly off-center — is one of the most popular men's styles, and 48 of the curtain styles here are for men.

Are curtain bangs high maintenance?

Less than blunt bangs. They grow out into face-framing layers, and most people trim them every four to eight weeks.

Curtain Bangs Filter

The softest way to try a fringe. Upload a photo and see curtain bangs framing your own face.

86 curtain styles for women and men. Only your hair changes.

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See curtain bangs on your own face

Curtain bangs part in the middle and fall to either side, like a pair of curtains opening around your eyes. They are the fringe most people try first because they are forgiving: they blend into longer layers, they do not need daily trimming, and they grow out gracefully. Still, the length, the gap in the middle and how much they sweep all change the look. A curtain bangs filter shows you all of that on your own face before your stylist picks up the scissors.

Upload a portrait, choose one of the curtain styles, and Swap Hairstyle draws the fringe into your hair in about a minute. The face, skin tone and background in your photo stay as they are, so you are judging the bangs — not a different person.

Short wisps to long curtains

The library ranges from wispy curtain bangs that sit just above the brows to long curtain fringes that fall past the cheekbones and blend into layers.

Curtain bangs for men

Curtains are one of the most-requested men's styles, too. 48 men's styles use a middle or offset part with longer front sections — the classic "curtain hairstyle" — so you can compare a tidy part with a fuller, textured version. More on the men's hairstyles page.

With long hair or a lob

Curtain bangs change most when paired with length. Try them with long waves or a lob in one go.

Who suits curtain bangs?

Curtain bangs are flattering on most face shapes because they open in the center and frame the cheekbones. A few notes:

Round faces: longer curtains that end below the cheekbones lengthen the face.
Long faces: shorter, fuller curtains closer to the brows add width.
Square faces: soft, feathered ends round off a strong jaw.
Fine hair: a lighter, wispier curtain looks natural; heavy curtains can split.
Cowlicks at the front: curtain bangs often work with a center cowlick rather than fighting it.

Styling curtain bangs at home

Curtain bangs look their best when they are blow-dried for about a minute: use a round brush or your fingers to dry them forward and then out to each side, so they open in the middle and curve away from the face. On second-day hair, a little dry shampoo at the roots brings back the lift. If you prefer not to use heat, two small velcro rollers while you get ready do the same job. Most people trim curtain bangs every four to eight weeks — many salons offer quick fringe trims between full appointments. Because they blend into longer layers, curtain bangs are also the easiest fringe to grow out if you change your mind, which makes the curtain bangs filter a good first test for anyone who has never had a fringe.

How to use the curtain bangs filter

01 Upload a clear portrait

Front-facing, even light, forehead visible. If you have long hair, leave it down.

02 Pick a curtain style

Choose from the presets, switch between Women and Men, or open the bangs filter for straight-across options.

03 Compare and save

Download your favorite, then tap Try another hairstyle to test a shorter or longer curtain on the same photo.