Curtain hair can be curly, wavy, or straight, and can range in terms of how voluminous it is. The curtain hairstyle is characterized by a long fringe that’s paired with either a side or middle part and shaved or short sides and back. The popularity of TikTok and other social media platforms has also caused the hairstyle to gain popularity all at once-in the blink of an eye.
The Pandemic is largely to thank for this recent 90’s blast from the past, as people stopped going to the salons, started letting their hair grow, and began embracing their inner Backstreet Boy. Most notably, members of the Backstreet Boys, Tom Cruise, and Keanu Reeves sported this style in the 90s. In the 90s, curtain hair made a comeback with many male celebrities adopting the trend. Curtain proved to be a shorter alternative that was also more practical, as most men to adopt the trend were of the working class or played sports like rugby where long hair was impractical.Ĭurtain hair made a revival in the 70s and then again in the 90s after fading out in the mid-1900s.
It’s thought that curtain hair originated from the early 1900s, taking the place of the long hair and sideburns that were fashionable during the late 1800s. Features: Curtain Hair Throughout the Years
