Curtain Crop Haircut: Everything You Need To Know

Everyone's been glazing about the curtain crop haircut. It's everywhere! Maybe you've seen it on your feed or spotted a friend rocking the style recently. Well, welcome to the club.

The curtain crop is a shift from the feminine pixies we've seen all through recent years. We can say it sits between a pixie cut and a shaggy bob; more like a grown-out, androgynous look with a floppy middle part or a curtain-front look.

As we enter another season with an IT style, we need to know more about the haircut.

What is Curtain Crop?

There have been quite a few names the curtain crop haircut has been called. Some describe it as a shaggy bob. Others call it a soft ’90s bob, a face-framing bob, and even a grown-out mullet bob. While it's hard to put a name to it, the cut has a distinct curtain middle part that makes it appear effortless.

Another standout feature is its length. It isn't too short to be called a pixie cut or longer to be called a conventional bob. With a length like that, curtain crop can look different, depending on how you style it.

Put more simply, curtain crop is an androgynous and effortless cut with an undone feel. It is inspired by the 90’s soft bob, which makes it cool and textured. That's to say, it isn't sculpted or rigid. Instead, it is nonchalant, relaxed, and natural-looking. It rather feels like a cut that grows into what it looks like now.

Why is the Curtain Crop Trending?

Styles with natural movement, texture, and layers are very trendy this season. We guess it's a return to the 90’s bob. Clearly, that cool-girl, effortless vibe has gotten the better of us. And sitting right between a pixie style and shaggy bob is the curtain crop with its relaxed, effortless look. Can't beat that. Don't you think?

Here are some reasons why the curtain crop is still going strong.

1. Versatility

The curtain crop can be styled in multiple ways. It is also suitable for different hair textures (straight, wavy, and curly). All that's required is to go with the flow, consider the natural movement of your hair, choose a style that suits your age, and style it to suit your hair texture. You can add bangs if you're over 50 or add products to make it messy and tousled.

2. Androgynous and Cool

The time for a strong feminine look has passed. Curtain crop, instead, sits between a soft pixie and bob. It features a natural, cool, and relaxed look that makes it androgynous. Meaning, it doesn't give a feminine or a masculine feel.

Similar to what Vogue mentioned, just imagine a mix of Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham and a young Leonardo DiCaprio. Exactly, somewhere in-between.

3. Low-maintenance

Most people love the idea of a low-maintenance style that looks super cool even without any complicated steps. The curtain crop is easy to style with just a few products and rock it for a while before going for a cut. This makes it the best for people who want a simple, go-to, easy-to-style look for fall or even other seasons.

4. Effortless

Those who want to tap into and channel the 90's vibe love the curtain crop. You can consider it one of the most effortless, simple styles. You can already tell from its floppy middle part and an androgynous, grown-out look that the cut isn't supposed to look stiff and precise. More accurately, it should look undone and casual. And that's one of its strong points!

Who Can Wear a Curtain Crop?

Anyone can wear a curtain crop. Since it's highly versatile, it works with all hair textures and age groups. What matters more is getting the cut right and styling it to suit your natural hair's movement.

Meaning, the way one person styles it is more important. It might even be different from the way another person will style it.

While those with fine hair may need to keep the shape clean to get the fullness, those with thick hair may need more layers for a gorgeous cut. Don't forget this also applies to your hair texture. You will need to adapt to your natural hair movement and body, especially when it's dry.

Think about your face shape too. If you have a square face shape, it is better to rock a soft version. But any version of the style will balance your proportions and flatter your features if you have an oval or heart-shaped face.

A curtain crop is definitely a haircut that suits anyone. While you need to tweak it depending on your face shape, hair texture, and age, everyone can rock it beautifully.

What Should You Ask Your Stylist For?

Don’t be surprised if the curtain crop is interpreted differently from what you want. For some, the haircut is still referred to as a shaggy bob or a grown-out pixie look. So, go to the salon with your inspiration.

At the salon, ask for a short cut that isn't as long as a conventional bob, with a good amount of hair around the face for the curtains or floppy center part. Be sure to also request movement and layers to frame your face.

That means it shouldn't be sharp or rigid. But soft and relaxed, with enough layers you can play around with when you style. Inform your stylist if you'll be mussing it up with products or any other way you wish to style the hair.      

When the cut looks like a textured short haircut you can part in the middle, with face-framing layers just around your face, you'll know your stylist got it.

How to Style a Curtain Crop?

Styling your curtain crop requires working with just a few products. This effortless, low-maintenance haircut can actually be worn in different ways. You can achieve a wet look, go for a polished style, or rock a messy curtain crop. It can look different based on how you style it.

For a wet look, use creams and gels. This moisturizes and keeps the style smooth at the root while the choppy ends are still intact.

If you want a messy look with extra volume that doesn't weigh down your hair, use a texturizing spray instead. It lifts your roots and adds more body to your haircut. Don’t apply a lot of products at once, though. Go in with a small amount, then add more if you think the style needs more.

You can comb your hair back, create a middle part, and allow it to fall naturally around your face. The beauty of the curtain crop is in the way it looks effortless.

Is Curtain Crop High Maintenance?

Of course not. One thing about the curtain crop cut is that it is definitely not high maintenance. Compared to other cuts, curtain crop requires minimal daily styling and, from time to time, trims to keep it looking good.

If you can spare just a few minutes to style your hair in the morning, you're good to go. A hairbrush and some styling products are all you need. Despite the many ways you can style the curtain crop, none require spending long hours creating the look.

Maintaining Your Curtain Crop Haircut

For a style that looks effortless yet very deliberate, maintenance should be a top priority. Fortunately, caring for a curtain crop won’t cost you an arm and a leg or take much of your time.

1. Trim When Necessary

Visit the salon every four to six weeks to maintain the length of your cut. This is simply to preserve the shape and enjoy a natural-looking cut. This duration can be longer or shorter, depending on how fast your hair grows and if you want to keep the shape.

2. Protect with a Silk Bonnet

Always wear a silk or satin bonnet before going to bed. This prevents friction from all the tossing at night. It also helps preserve your style, making the next day's work a lot easier.

3. Use the Right Products

The right products can give you the right style. Remember that the curtain crop cut is very versatile. So, invest in getting the best products for the style you want to create.

4. Always Dry at Night

We wouldn't recommend going to bed without completely drying your hair. This is to protect your hair from frizz that takes longer to fix in the morning. Plus, wet hair absorbs water. It can make the protein structure weak, causing your hair to snap easily.

5. Style Before Sleeping

The secret to spending a minute or two in front of the mirror for your haircut is to style at night. Comb your hair into the style, create the part, and pin it before going to bed. You'll get a natural-looking style by morning.

Conclusion

Curtain crop is the next big haircut in town. It's taken us by surprise, and everyone is eager to rock it. If you've been wondering what this “not so long” haircut is about, you have all the information you need right here. Check it out and go style this effortless, stunning haircut.