Curtains
Middle part · relaxed flow
Curtains part in the center and fall to either side of the forehead, framing it the way the name suggests. The front runs from eyebrow to cheekbone length, three to five inches, with the sides and back tapered so the shape does not turn into a full grow-out. A blow-dryer gives the signature flip.
Who it suits
The center part suits symmetrical faces and softens broad foreheads, which favors oval and heart shapes. Straight hair with a bit of body or a loose wave falls best; very tight curls become a different cut entirely. A prominent widow's peak can fight the middle part, so check yours first.
Trims every four to six weeks keep the frame at the right length. Mornings need a quick blow-dry away from the part for the flip, two or three minutes.
Curtains — common questions
How long does your hair need to be for curtains?
The front needs to reach at least your eyebrows, roughly three to four inches, before it will split and fall to the sides. From a short crop that is three to five months of growing. The sides and back can stay tapered the whole time, which keeps the wait respectable.
How do you style curtains?
Blow-dry damp hair with the airflow pointed away from the center part, using a round brush or your fingers to bend the front outward. Finish with a light cream or salt spray, not a stiff gel. The style should move; locked-down curtains defeat the point.
