snipd- Length
- Usually around the ears to chin
- The feeling
- Parted, relaxed movement
- Talk about
- Shortest front piece and natural part
What is a curtains haircut?
A curtains haircut has a parted front that falls to either side of the face. The part can sit near the center or slightly off-center, and the sides can be short or left fuller. The important detail is how the front opens and moves. Some references have a distinct ear-length shape; others blend the fringe into longer hair. Decide which version you mean before asking for curtains.
Work with your natural part
Notice where your hair separates without much help. If your saved photo has a perfect middle part but your hair naturally sweeps aside, ask what styling would be needed to maintain it. An off-center version may keep the feeling you like with a different routine. Bring the reference and a photo of your usual hair so the barber can compare the direction, rather than guessing from a fully styled example.
Choose the shortest front section
Point to where you want the fringe to rest when dry. Shorter curtains can feel more pronounced around the eyes; longer pieces may tuck away more easily. If you wear glasses or dislike hair falling into your face, mention that before the length is chosen. For waves or curls, discuss the resting dry position instead of judging the front only when it is stretched straight.
Compare the sides and back
The same parted fringe can sit above a soft taper, a disconnected undercut or longer sides. Those choices create different outlines from the side, so bring more than a front-facing reference. If you want an easygoing silhouette, check how the back connects to the front. If you prefer a closer edge, decide how much contrast you want beneath the longer pieces.
From saved photo to barber brief
Try: ‘I like the open, parted front in this picture. Keep the shortest pieces at this dry length, with these sides and a natural-looking part. Please show me what styling is needed to keep it out of my eyes.’ If you are growing out a crop, ask which sections need more time before the curtain shape is possible. Use Snipd to compare the parted direction with a shorter fringe before deciding what to grow or cut.
Your haircut questions, answered.
Do curtains need a perfectly centered part?
No. A slightly off-center part can keep the same open-front feeling. Discuss how the part works with your growth pattern and the amount of styling you want.
Can wavy or curly hair have curtains?
Yes, but the fringe will sit and move differently from a straight-haired reference. Choose the dry length and show the natural texture you want to keep.
Use these ideas to get curious and find what you love. Your stylist can help turn the inspiration into a plan for your own hair. AI previews and salon results can look different; these guides offer ideas, not a personal stylist assessment.