Curtain bangs and the bob are two of the biggest hair trends, so why not combine the two? Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest look almost every woman can wear.
For anyone who wants a low-maintenance style - the curtain bob is it. Why? It's versatile, works on most hair types and textures from poker straight to ringlet curls, and requires very little skill to style. It’s the perfect fusion of classic and contemporary, falling just between the chin and the collarbone or the length of a clavicut: it’s parted with flattering face-framing curtain bangs. Consider this the ‘it’ style for 2025. Read on to learn more.
Low Maintenance
The curtain bob requires minimal upkeep—good news for those with fine hair. It is easily managed with styling tools, such as using a round brush to blow dry to improve volume. If your hair has a wave, air drying encourages a natural curl. A straightening iron will give it a sleek finish if you're after something more polished.
Shark Beauty Black Sparkle FlexStyle, $549.
With 20,000 shimmering crystals, this lightweight styling tool has all the feels of a star tool. It’s a dazzling, travel-friendly, versatile option for styling the curtain bob. Five attachments mix up your styling routine, enabling you to achieve a romantic curl, sleek, chic style, or a smooth, bouncy blow dry—this hot tool delivers it all. The perfect V-Day gift for yourself or someone who deserves the best.
Suits any Face Shape
Most bobs can be tailored to suit any face shape; this cut, combined with a curtain fringe, can be individualised to focus on accentuating your best features. This cut frames your face beautifully, especially for those with oval, round, or heart-shaped faces. The idea of this cut is to add balance, so it works well by softening wider foreheads or elongating rounder faces.
SCHWARZKOPF Professional SILHOUETTE FLEXIBLE HOLD MOUSSE, $28.
A lightweight mousse gives your hair a salon-quality polish and natural-looking texture. It allows you to easily create different looks without leaving a sticky residue. Moreover, it contains UV filters to protect your hair (and colour) from UV damage.
Layering gives Movement
Layering introduces softness and flow into fine hair, boosting volume so it doesn’t appear flat. If you have wavy or curly hair, this cut can be adapted to enhance your natural texture with a diffuser. You can also leave it to air dry to achieve a brilliant ringlet curl or straighten it out with a flat iron to reduce volume. The more layers you have and the longer the bob is, the softer your style will be.
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Chrome Champagne Gold, $32.
The ultimate brush for detangling, ideally kept in the shower, for combing through conditioner on wet hair, effortlessly gliding through the hair (thanks to its handle, not out of your wet hands). It’s famous for its patented two-tiered teeth technology. Gentle on hair, which means less breakage and no knots. If you don’t have a Tangle Teezer, this limited edition in Mauve Copper (pictured here) is one to covet. It also comes in Champange Gold and Chocolate Bronze.
Ideal Length
The ideal bob length is one or two inches below the chin, which creates volume in fine hair while allowing the bob to swing. On the other hand, curtain bangs are usually cut around the cheekbone or jaw level to achieve the best framing effect.
Umberto Giannini Blow Out Frizz Styling Cream, $27.
POV: This styling cream is by far the best we have used. If you have wavy, frizzy hair (like our editor) and want to calm those flyaways, the smoothing power of this cream is phenomenal. With the addition of vegan keratin bond repair technology, your hair will become softer, frizz-free, and much more manageable with every blow dry. #love.
Where two popular cuts collide that is perfect for any hair texture.