Beauty

Embrace the Y2K vibes.

Ive been all for the resurgence of90s beautyand fashion styles.

And this is why Im currently obsessed with the zigzag part.

I tested 4 different zigzag part hairstyles — here’s why I’m now obsessed with the early 2000s beaut…

What style would you like?

she asked me as I plopped into the salon chair.

Something withearly 2000s vibes, was my response.

A zigzag part makes a ponytail dramatically less boring.

Five minutes later and Polko was combing my strands into azigzag hair part.

and used a comb to zhuzh volume at my crown.

And voila: I looked like I was ready to get myears pierced at Claires.

I was all about wearing my zigzag part with a twisted updo pulled into a claw clip.

At first, I felt like I was staring at a different person in the mirror.

Every day my hair looks the same: I let itair dryinto its semi-smooth natural texture and thats it.

Ive avoided letting my ends flip out since the styles heyday in the early 2000s.

A 2000s-era one-two punch: a zigzag part and pigtails.

I was really into my look.

With the zigzag part in particular, its easy to see the appeal.

By just parting your hair in this funky way versus the standardmiddle or side part youve got yourself alook.

My favorite zigzag hair part look: down with flipped-out ends.

Its also perfect for unwashed hair.

It works really, really well with greasy hair and will hold better, says Polko.

In other words, a zigzag part is, basically, the dream hairstyle for lazy girls like myself.

You just have to nail your technique.

The hardest part is starting it, says Polko.

see to it theyre equidistant.

Any hair pop in or texture can rock a zigzag part, too.

That said, Polko recommends curly hair types to straighten their strands first so its easier to do.

Then, once the part is done, youre free to wear a slew of chic hairstyles.

I was ready to experiment.

Sleek Pony

The quickest way to make a ponytail more interesting is to wear one with a zigzag part.

Youll also need a fine-toothed comb for getting a super-defined, clean part.

Then I just threw my hair into a low pony for the easiest casual look Ive ever done.

Claw Clip Updo

This was the most Y2K/Zenon of all the looks.

I kept my hair in the front slick and straight, then twisted my lengths into aclaw clip.

Spiky strands sticking up at the top a laBella Hadid.

Obviously this was meant to be worn with an early 2000s-style printed mesh top.

This might become my go-to look for days when I want my hair out of my face.

Its cute, but… this is the one hairstyle I wouldnt wear out in public.

Im just too old.

Down With Flipped-Out Ends

The one zigzag look I didnt DIY is this one.

Now all I need are someplatform flip-flopsand aJuicy Tube.