Beauty

Sorry Gen Z.

Remember that deep side part you had in middle school that you look back on now and cringe at?

(Just look at the popularity ofcurtain bangs.)

Chic side part hairstyles that are a far cry from your emo days.

1The Deep Side-Part Bob

Bobsare timeless.

Slick your hair down the sides and add a slight wave throughout to capture Robbies look seen here.

To avoid the latter, ensure you leave enough length in the crown to avoid it being too spiky.

One standard side part hairstyle is the bob, of course.

3The Shag

Taylor Swifts side partshagwas a recognizable trademark of herReputationera.

Its late2000s scene-meets-2022, says Evans.

The key is to rock your natural texture to keep it from seeming like a scene queen haircut.

Bella Hadid showcasing the side part pixie.

Then she took part in the middle part phenomenon for a while until recently.

In the summer of 2022, Fox has revived her side part.

This look gives effortless French girl hair, says Evans.

Part your shag haircut to the side for some edge.

Use something like theOuai Wave Sprayon damp or dry hair for some zhuzh.

If you want an early 2000s preppy vibe, this is the look, says Evans.

He recommends slicking your ponytail back at the same angle as your cheekbones for that snatched effect.

Megan Fox rocking a sleek side part hairstyle.

If you dont want the shaved side exposed, part on the opposite side of your shaved head.

9The Flowing Curls

Zendayacan pull off any style, but her natural curls are always especially striking.

If youre down to try it for yourself, just note that growing it out may be annoying.

Gigi Hadid sporting a side part and flowing ringlets.

ensure to find a stylist who specializes in precision haircutting, Evans suggests.

Invest in aflat ironthat has rounded edges so you dont have creases while flat ironing your hair.

His fave for the job is theSam Villa 1 Flat Iron.

Zoe Kravitz with a side shave and a deep side part.

This look also proves thatcurtain bangs arent reserved for the middle partand can even add that extrava-va-voomto your blowout.

13The Side Part Afro

Viola Davishas repeatedly solidified the side partafroas a cool-girl look.

One appealing perk to this hairstyle?

Billie Eilish proving blunt bangs look just as chic when swept to the side.

Zendaya with curly lengths parted to the side.

Rosamund Pike with a side part asymmetrical lob.

Selena Gomez wearing a middle part half-updo hairstyle.

Viola Davis proving the afro looks just as cool with a side part.