At the premiere of her new film—the highly anticipated “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” starring fellow blondes Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer—Nicole Kidman reminded everyone that there’s one thing she’s never had: hair troubles. Over the years, the actress has seamlessly shifted between shades of blonde, brunette, and red (who could forget that bold hue from her Moulin Rouge days?). But her latest hair change didn’t require a visit to the colorist; instead, she chose the always stylish and wearable curtain bangs.
“When they’re done right, curtain bangs are flattering on everyone,” hairstylist Mark Townsend, the talent behind Dakota Johnson’s much-admired hair, told Vogue. “It’s a style that works for every face shape and hair texture.”
Kidman’s fringe is a natural evolution from the shorter, rounder bangs she first showed at the Chanel show in October of last year. For the premiere, Kidman worked with her longtime hairstylist Adir Abergel to create the look. The rest of her glam team included Mary Wiles for makeup and stylist Jason Bolden, who dressed the star in Schiaparelli.
If you’re considering bangs, take note—Kidman and Abergel are offering a masterclass in navigating the notoriously tricky bang grow-out phase. What’s next? Perhaps U-bangs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Nicole Kidmans curtain bangs designed to be helpful for anyone considering the style
All About the Look
Q What exactly are curtain bangs
A They are faceframing bangs parted down the middle creating a soft wispy curtain effect on either side of your face Theyre longer at the sides and blend into the rest of your hair
Q Why is Nicole Kidmans version so popular
A Her style is the perfect example theyre soft blended and not too heavy They add movement and frame her face without being a drastic highmaintenance change They look effortlessly chic
Q Are curtain bangs really flattering for everyone
A While they are one of the most universally flattering bang styles the key is in the customization A skilled stylist can adjust the length thickness and starting point to suit different face shapes and hair types
Considering Getting Them
Q What face shapes do curtain bangs suit best
A They are excellent for oval heart and square faces as they soften angles For round faces keeping them longer and more piecey helps elongate They can also balance a long face by adding width at the temples
Q I have finethin hair Can I pull them off
A Yes In fact wispy curtain bangs are fantastic for fine hair They add the illusion of volume and texture without weighing hair down Avoid making them too thick or blunt
Q What about curly or coily hair
A Absolutely On curly hair curtain bangs create a beautiful romantic frame The cut needs to be done dry following your curl pattern so they fall naturally
Q Are they high maintenance
A They are lower maintenance than blunt bangs but theyre not zeromaintenance Youll need to style them with a round brush or iron to get the perfect swoop and trims every 68 weeks to keep the shape
Styling Care
Q How do I style curtain bangs like Nicole Kidmans
A The key is creating that soft C shape After washing blowdry them with a round brush directing the hair away from