curtain bangs
/ˈkɜːrtən bæŋz/
CommonA fringe that parts in the middle and falls to either side of the face, framing it like curtains.
Often used to signal a specific aesthetic era or vibe. Became a TikTok beauty trend marker in 2021 to 2023.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | I got curtain bangs and I don't know who I am anymore but I look good. | The new style feels like a personality shift but a positive one. | tiktok, 2022 |
| 02 | curtain bangs era incoming. making the appointment tomorrow. | The person is about to get the hairstyle. | x, 2022 |
| 03 | the curtain bangs to wolf cut pipeline is real and I am in it | Two popular TikTok hair trends often go together sequentially. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 04 | curtain bangs look so good on her wtf | The hairstyle suits the person very well. | instagram, 2022 |
Use it when
- Describing or requesting that specific center-parted fringe style.
- Talking about a beauty or hair trend from the early 2020s.
- Complimenting or discussing someone's hairstyle.
Do not use it when
- You mean blunt straight-across bangs.Use “blunt bangs” instead.
- You mean side-swept bangs that only go one direction.Use “side bangs” instead.
Curtain bangs vs wolf cut
curtain bangs
Curtain bangs describes only the front fringe section.
VS
wolf-cut
Wolf cut describes the overall shaggy layered silhouette of the full haircut.
Origin and context
A hairstyle with roots in the 1960s and 1970s that was revived as a major TikTok beauty trend starting around 2021. The specific term became popular through hair tutorial content.
- First seen
- 2021
- Confidence
- medium
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