13 Stunning Bob Haircuts with Curtain Bangs for Every Face Shape

I tried a French bob with curtain bangs on a client last spring. She texted me that her dry time dropped fast and her cheekbones popped.

So what are we talking about here? Bob haircuts with curtain bangs pair a short to mid-length cut with a soft center-split fringe. The bangs “open” like curtains to frame your eyes and cheekbones. This combo suits many face shapes and hair types. It’s trending because it looks polished yet easy, and it grows out well.

A bob with curtain bangs is a chin- to collarbone-length cut with a center-parted fringe that splits and sweeps to each side. It suits oval, round, heart, and square faces. It also works on fine, thick, straight, wavy, and curly hair with small adjustments. Choose a length that hits your best face landmark, then keep the fringe light and movable.

What Are Bob Haircuts with Curtain Bangs?

A bob is a one-length or softly layered cut that ends between the cheekbone and collarbone. Curtain bangs are a fringe that parts in the middle (or slightly off center). The center area is shortest and the sides get longer. The result frames the face and blends into the bob’s sides.

Key features:

• Soft split at the center, not a blunt wall of hair.
• Fringe length usually skims the brow to the cheekbone.
• Ends of the bob can be blunt, textured, or stacked.
• The shape styles fast and looks balanced from all angles.

Who They Suit (Face Shapes & Hair Types)

Face shapes

• Oval: Lucky you. Most bobs work. Keep bangs light so they don’t hide features. End length can hit jaw or collarbone.
• Round: Aim to lengthen the face. Pick a longer bob (lob) and a curtain fringe that starts near the brow and angling past the cheekbone.
• Square: Soften angles. Use textured ends and a breezy curtain fringe that rounds the corners near the jaw.
• Heart: Balance a wider forehead and narrower chin. A chin-skimming bob with longer, face-hugging fringe works well.

Hair types

• Fine: Add light layers or micro-texturizing for lift. Keep fringe wispy, not bulky. Avoid heavy products.
• Thick: Use internal removal to reduce bulk. A denser fringe can work if you taper the ends.
• Straight: Shape shows clearly. Add bevel with a round brush or a quick bend with a flat iron.
• Wavy: You win on movement. Use a diffuser or air-dry with a curl cream for soft swoosh.
• Curly: Keep length a touch longer for shrinkage. Cut fringe dry or close to dry to read the curl.
• Coily: Choose a lob or structured bob with careful shaping. Cut curl-by-curl for balance, and stretch or diffuse as you like.

13 Bob Haircuts with Curtain Bangs

This section is your menu. Pick the style, match your face shape and hair type, and follow the 3 steps.

1) French Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs

Best for oval and heart faces with fine to medium hair, this bob ends at the cheekbone or jaw and uses an airy, center-split fringe with tapered sides. Start with heat protectant and a light mousse. Round-brush the fringe first, then the ends for a slight tuck. Pinch a few pieces with a pea of pomade for polish. Trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the line crisp, and dust the fringe every 4 weeks so the split stays neat.

2) Italian Bob with Lived-In Curtain Fringe

Great on square and round faces with medium to thick hair, this cut lands at the jaw or just below and keeps a weighty outline with relaxed, longer curtain bangs. Smooth in a cream and blow-dry with a paddle brush. Add a quick flat-iron bend through the mids only, then mist light hairspray. Book trims every 6–8 weeks to protect the “full” bottom, with light dusting between visits to keep edges clean.

3) Blunt Bob with Feathered Curtain Bangs

Perfect for oval and heart faces with straight or fine hair, this bob ends blunt at the jaw while the fringe is feathered to blend into the sides. Apply heat protectant and blow-dry smooth. Use a flat iron to bevel the last inch for a sleek finish, then add shine serum to the ends only. Trim every 6–7 weeks to hold the sharp line and keep the fringe soft and floaty.

4) Textured Bob with Wispy Curtain Bangs

A smart pick for round faces and fine to medium hair that likes lift, this cut ends at the jaw to neck with soft internal layers and a feather-light fringe. Work a volumizing spray into the roots, then blow-dry with a small round brush for bounce. Scrunch a texture spray through mids and ends to separate. Trim every 6–8 weeks, and dust the fringe every 3–4 weeks for a breezy split.

5) A-Line Bob with Curtain Fringe

Best for heart and round faces with straight or wavy hair, this style runs shorter in back and longer in front while the fringe splits at center and glides to the cheekbones. Apply heat protectant, then blow-dry the back for lift and smooth the front toward the face. Finish with a light oil on the ends. Trim every 6–8 weeks so the angle stays clean and balanced.

6) Inverted (Stacked) Bob with Curtain Bangs

Ideal for square faces and thick hair, this bob features a strong graduated back and a softer front with a fuller fringe that still parts easily. Use a root-lift spray at the crown, then round-brush the back for volume and polish. Sweep the fringe away from center with a small brush. Trim every 5–7 weeks, since stacking grows out fast, and keep on schedule for a tidy shape.

7) Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs

Great for oval and square faces with wavy or curly hair, this cut hits at the jaw or collarbone and uses choppy texture and piecey, open bangs. Rake in curl cream or sea-salt spray, then diffuse on low until about 80% dry. Pinch out the ends with matte paste for separation. Trim every 8 weeks, and ask for a light texturizing tune-up to keep the shag lively.

8) Wavy Bob with Curtain Bangs

A fit for round and heart faces with natural wave, this style sits near the collarbone for stretch, with bangs from brow to mid-cheek. Use heat protectant, then a wave foam before drying. Twist-dry with a diffuser while you scrunch, and seal with anti-frizz spray. Trim every 7–9 weeks, and refresh the fringe between visits if it starts sliding into your eyes.

9) Curly Bob with Curtain Fringe

Lovely on oval and heart faces with curls of any size, this bob should be cut near the collarbone to allow for shrinkage, with the fringe shaped near dry to read the spring. Comb in leave-in and gel, then diffuse on low or air-dry hands-off. Break the cast with a drop of oil for shine. Trim every 8–10 weeks, and dust curls and fringe dry for accuracy.

10) Choppy Bob with Piecey Curtain Bangs

Best for square and round faces with medium hair, this bob ends between jaw and neck with visible texture and broken-up bangs for movement. Apply heat protectant and rough-dry to 80%. Add bend with a flat iron, alternating directions for a lived-in feel, then finish with texture spray for grip. Trim every 6–8 weeks to prevent bulky growth and keep the edges lively.

11) Bottleneck Bangs on a Bob

A strong option for heart and oval faces with straight to wavy hair, this look pairs a jaw or neck-length bob with a fringe that starts narrow at center and widens below the brow. Blow-dry the bangs forward with a small round brush, flip the sides out slightly to form the “bottleneck,” and mist with light hairspray. Dust the fringe every 3–4 weeks, and trim the bob every 6–8 weeks.

12) Long Bob (Lob) with Curtain Bangs

Versatile for round and square faces and all hair types, the lob ends near the collarbone while curtain bangs skim the brow and blend into layers. Apply heat protectant and smoothing cream, blow-dry straight, then add loose mid-shaft waves. Tuck one side behind the ear for an instant lift. Trim every 8–10 weeks, since lobs grow out soft and can stretch between visits.

13) Micro Bob with Soft Curtain Fringe

Flattering on oval and heart faces with fine to medium hair, this short bob ends at the cheekbone and pairs best with a wispy fringe to keep the shape light. Use a small round brush for a neat bend, then smooth the fringe with a quick flat-iron pass. Add shine spray only to the ends. Trim every 5–7 weeks to hold the tight outline, and dust the fringe every 3 weeks.

Everyday styling steps

1. Start on towel-dried hair. Add heat protectant root to tip.
2. Dry the fringe first. Aim the airflow down while rolling under slightly.
3. Blow-dry the sides next. Use a round brush for a small bend.
4. If you want waves, add a few flat-iron bends through mids.
5. Set with light hairspray. Then fluff the curtain split with your fingers.

Quick fixes

• Cowlick at the part: Dry bangs in the opposite direction first. Then sweep back to your usual split.
• Flat fringe: Use a smaller round brush. I noticed it gives shorter bobs a neat bend.
• Too much volume: Switch to a paddle brush and a pea of smoothing cream.
• Second-day refresh: Mist with water, add a puff of texture spray, and pinch the split.

Salon Consultation and Maintenance

Tell your stylist:

• Your natural part and if you move it.
• How open you want the curtain split.
• Where you want the ends to land: cheekbone, jaw, or collarbone.
• How dense your fringe should feel: airy, medium, or full.
• If you prefer blunt, textured, or stacked ends.
• Any cowlicks or growth patterns.

Trim frequency: Most bobs stay sharp with visits every 6–8 weeks. Fringe often needs a dusting every 3–5 weeks. Signs you need a touch-up include a heavy front, a split that won’t sit, and ends that flip in random ways.

Color ideas: Face-frame highlights, baby-lights at the fringe, or a soft color melt add depth and make the curtain shape pop.

Common Mistakes and Easy Fixes

• Starting bangs too short: Dry hair springs up. Begin below the brow, then trim in tiny steps.
• Cutting only when wet: On wavy or curly hair, check shape near dry to read real length.
• Wrong brush size: Shorter bobs like smaller brushes. Longer lobs like medium sizes.
• Skipping heat protectant: Use it before blow-drying or ironing to reduce dryness.
• Over-texturizing fine hair: Keep removal light. Focus on root lift with product instead.

FAQs

Will curtain bangs work on a blunt bob?
Yes. Keep the fringe feathered so it blends into the blunt line. Style the bangs first with a small round brush. Then bevel the ends slightly so the line looks soft, not blocky. A light shine serum on tips keeps it sleek.

How often should I trim the fringe?
Plan every 3–5 weeks. Bangs sit front and center and grow fast. Small dustings keep the split clean without losing length. Ask your stylist about free bang trims between full haircuts. That keeps the rest of the bob on a normal 6–8 week cycle.

What if my bangs split too wide?
Dry the fringe forward and across the face first. Then sweep it back to your part. Add a light mousse at the roots and set with a warm round-brush pass. Avoid heavy oils near the root. They push the split open.

Can curly hair wear this style?
Yes. Keep the bob longer, near the collarbone, to allow for shrinkage. Cut curls near dry or fully dry so the shape sits right. Use curl cream and low heat on a diffuser. Trim 8–10 weeks to keep the outline balanced.

Do I need layers with a bob and curtain bangs?
Not always. Fine hair often likes soft, hidden layers for lift. Thick hair may need internal removal to avoid a helmet shape. Your stylist can tune the amount so the ends still look full and the fringe blends smoothly.