In 2025, everyone’s going for even shorter hair than the classic bob. It all kicked off with Emma Stone rocking a pixie cut that gave major Rosemary’s Baby vibes at the Golden Globes, and now Julia Fox has introduced us to the “curtain crop” haircut.
Not sure what that is? The curtain crop is kind of like a softer, more feminine pixie, but it’s longer and has a more androgynous vibe, complete with a laid-back middle part. Picture a mix of Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham, Gina Gershon in Bound, and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix. It’s the kind of style that’s perfect for running your fingers through while looking effortlessly cool (think young Leo DiCaprio, but for everyone).
Sam Rubinstein, who runs the Rooibos salon in London, says the curtain crop is one of their most popular cuts right now. “No one really knows what to call it,” he laughs. “Is it a shaggy bob? A face-framing bob? A soft ’90s bob? Or my favorite, the Gina Gershon in Bound bob?”
Whatever you call it, Sam says it’s super low-maintenance and easy to style. “It gives off that chill, cool vibe, plus it hints that you might be part of the LGBTQ community.” (As a professional lesbian, I can confirm I first spotted this laid-back haircut in queer bars before it made its way to my straight and cis friends.)
The best part? This style works for anyone, no matter your age or hair type (if you’re over 50, curtain bangs can really freshen it up). To nail the look, just add a bit of product to keep it from looking too fluffy. Personally, I love the wet-look curtain crop. Either way, it’s the perfect cut for the new year, radiating confidence and fresh starts. “Hair is often a big safety blanket,” hairstylist Luke Hersheson told Vogue about the power of short hair. “So letting go of it shows how confident someone is feeling.”
