Deep Side Parts Bring Instant Glam to Any Look—Here’s How to Style Them

Didn't you hear? The side part is back (although we don't think it ever really went away). And if you're in the era of your life where you want to try new things to your hair without risking any damage, we suggest considering a deep side part. They're daring, classic, and sure to elevate any look you put together.

Whether your hair is long and thin or short and thick (or anything in between), a deep side part can fulfill your mega-glam styling dreams. We asked pro hairstylists Priscilla Valles and Lacy Redway to share tips and tricks for transforming your look with a deep side part. Continue reading to find out what they told us.

What Is a Deep Side Part?

"A deep side part is when you over-direct your hair from one side of your bang to the other," Valles tells us. Instead of parting your hair down the middle or a little bit off-center, a deep side part is further over to the side, typically past the end of your eye (at least). "A side part can be messy and loose or polished," says Valles. "It all depends on the look you are trying to achieve." Adds Redway: "To be considered a deep side part, the hair must be parted closer to the ear than the center of the head."

When to Consider a Deep Side Part

• Humid conditions: Dealing with humidity? "Deep side parts look gorgeous with a slicked-back style, so they are a good option for humid weather when you're looking to keep hair out of your face," says Redway.
• Going glam: "[Deep side parts] look very regal with an updo for a special occasion," says Redway, making them a great option for formal events. "Deep side parts are very sexy… think Jessica Rabbit," adds Valles. "Usually, when you are glammed up, you would do a side part—you'll see a lot of deep side parts on red carpets and at weddings."

How to Create a Deep Side Part

While there are many ways to create a deep side part, they all have one thing in common: They require prep. Go in with a lightweight hair oil, like the Nexxus Repair & Nourish Ultra Lightweight Hair Oil, which Redway says is great for prepping and nourishing.

"You wanna start with a fresh blowout, sectioning the hair and smoothing it out using a bristle brush, volumizing product at the root, and smoothing serum on the ends," instructs Valles. Once your hair is dried and you've blasted heat in the deep side part you desire, it's on to styling. If the goal is big and bouncy curls, we suggest setting your hair into rollers, like Drybar's High Tops Self-Grip Rollers. You can do this with each section of hair after you've hit it with a hot blow dryer, or you can go section by section with a curling iron. Once your curls have set, comb through the strands of your hair with your fingers, fix your locks into the shape you want, and set it with some hairspray. You can go medium hold if you're leaving your hair down; however, if you're creating an updo, we suggest using strong hold hairspray—like Color Wow's Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray—or even a hair gel to really lock your deep side part in place.

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