The quintessential 90s middle-parted style featuring flowing, face-framing fringe that drapes on either side.
Biometric breakdown of how this haircut alters facial proportions and balance.
Fringe falls along the temples, narrowing the broad forehead and filling in cheek space.
Soft curtains drape over wide cheekbones, creating a harmonious oval silhouette.
Effortlessly suits symmetrical oval contours.
A strict center part draws vertical symmetry directly down the center of round cheeks, emphasizing circular width.
Popularized in the 1990s by Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp and revitalized by K-pop and TikTok culture, curtains feature medium-length hair parted down the middle or slightly off-center, allowing the front fringe to frame the face like curtains.
Exact technical instructions so you get the haircut you actually want.
One-Sentence Barber Script
“Ask for a 90s layered curtain cut with fringe falling to the cheekbones and a soft taper at the neck.”
Medium length with interior layers for natural drape.
Scissor-cut taper or soft low taper.
Cheekbone length, point-cut to flip outwards.
Wavy hair creates effortless 'S-curl' curtains naturally.
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Common questions on styling, hair types, and barber consultations.
Your front bangs should reach at least down to the bridge of your nose (roughly 4–5 inches) before they can cleanly part and drape to the sides.
A choppy, modern crop loaded with point-cut texture on top and paired with a high or mid taper fade.
Classic & FormalThe gold standard of formal and business men's grooming, parted cleanly along the natural temple line.
Layers & ShagA viral hybrid of the classic 70s shag and 80s mullet, packed with voluminous crown layers and wispy lengths.
