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The secret to a French haircut?

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Getcurtain bangs, an effortless and classic style that looks good on truly everyone.

All had bangscurtain bangs, to be more precise.

Its easy to understand why the cut has become so highly requested at salons.

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Jane Birkin

Plus, its chic.

See what I mean?

So what types of face shapes work best with curtain bangs?

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After these three steps, youll have a three-digit number.

Heres what they mean:

What haircuts work well with bangs?

Super versatile, it looks great with loose hair as well as all kinds ofponytails and updos.

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A layered cut with curtain bangs is also perfect if youre in the process of growing that fringe out.

Bottom line: If youve been tempted by bangs, its time to do it.

What about styling a French haircut?

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The beauty of curtain bangs lies in its effortless finish, hence why its so beloved in France.

Not to mention, you dont need to spend as much time styling as you might with straight bangs.

The more natural and undone they look, the better.

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Once dry, part your hair and see how the fringe sweeps back into the rest of the cut.

A blow-dryer brush can work well here too.

Use dry shampoo for a little grit and texture as needed.

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And thats how you get the perfect French haircut.

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