

“Whatever you do, don’t use a round brush to dry the fringe ‘under’ at the roots. I would suggest putting tissue on top of the clamped hair under the clip so the fringe doesn't get marked ( stylists use playing cards backstage- just an idea). You can always clamp the fringe from the ends on either side with a hair-clip, securing hair at the temples, while you dry the rest of your hair or apply make-up. Don't overwork the hair as the fringe will not fall as it should. “If you have thick hair or stubborn sticky outy bits, apply your styling product of choice then gently blow dry the parting into place. You can even leave it to dry naturally and it’ll still look cool. If your hair is fine a little styling product is handy for hold - try L'Oreal Elnett Mousse, £5.99, to keep the parting in place. “If correctly cut, this fringe should need very little or no styling at all, the look it is supposed to be easy and natural. A visual representation of what you want is still the best form of communication with your hairdresser! It is important to be realistic though- try to find an example worn on someone who has a similar face shape and hair type to your looked so Parisian chic when you left the salon.here’s how to hold onto that swish:

“I would always suggest taking along images to show what your stylist what kind of curtain fringe vibe you’re going for (holler Pinterest). A thorough consultation with your hairdresser will ensure that you’ both on the same page A curtain fringe needs to blend seamlessly with your existing haircut too. It needs to be professionally done, with careful assessment of your face shape, hair type and personal style, not to mention precision. “Always go to a salon if you’re even thinking about having a curtain fringe cut in. The only case in which it could be difficult is if your hair is very coarse or curly and it can be tricky for very narrow or broad foreheads too.” How to get a good one “This fringe can suit nearly every face shape, but it does need to be cut with consideration. It can work perfectly well from the side, so it works if you wear your hair in a side parting, and it’s especially helpful if you have a cowlick (strong angled hairline growth), as the fringe can be placed at the shortest cut point, therefore taming the cowlick.”

“Note that the shape of the curtain fringe needn't always be centred. When being cut from the shortest point, the shape of the cut is angled down gradually, and hair is left longer towards the top of the cheek bones.” "A curtain fringe is a fringe cut in an inverted 'V' shape, the shortest part of the cut is where you would wear the parting in the fringe.
