Has the middle part finally met its match? After what feels like a lifetime of centre-parted selfies and symmetrical sleekness, the side part – once the beloved staple of 2000s hair has confidently come back into the spotlight and has made us fall in love with our hair all over again. 2025 is officially the year of the side part revival, so let’s talk about how to do it, how to style it, and how to wear it with hair extensions, and which celebs are giving us major inspo.
Finding the Side Part That’s Right For You
If you want to know how to do a side part, you’re in the right place. When it comes to styling, your hair is naturally inclined to part in a certain way, but it may not always go how you planned. Learning how to do a proper side part is crucial – so, grab your pintail comb and meet your natural part halfway. Start with damp hair, brush it back, and give it a gentle nudge forward. Watch as it falls instinctively to one side. If you naturally have a middle part, you may need to repeat this process a few times to train your hair into staying put.
For side part perfection, comb from your hairline toward the crown. Either go for a subtle look or deep and dramatic for a romantic. But here’s the real magic: a side part can work wonders for every face shape. Heart-shaped faces get softened edges. Round faces get lengthened structure. And if you’re a fan of that long hair side parting combo, prepare for instant volume that could rival a Victoria’s Secret runway.
The Celeb Seal of Approval
Bella Hadid
Nothing validates a hair trend quite like a parade of A-listers championing it. Bella Hadid singlehandedly brought back the side part. Silky, sultry and split just off-centre to make her high cheekbones the focal point of every camera flash.
Zendaya
In recent years, Zendaya has turned the sleek side part trend into a red carpet phenomenon. Whether it’s sculpted finger waves or a retro sweep, she takes vintage glamour and makes it feel fresher than ever.
Sydney Sweeney
And we can’t forget Sydney Sweeney, who prefers her side part a little tousled, a little undone, and yet still completely elegant. It’s giving movie star royalty. And spoiler alert: so can you.
Hair Extensions: The Secret Behind Every Good Side Part
The most iconic side part styles usually have a little something extra going on. And that “extra” is often just a few cleverly placed hair extensions. Our range of seamless clip in hair extensions, as well as one piece and top up clip in extensions can help to achieve your dream side part look that’s no longer reserved for stylists and starlets.
If you’re using clip-in hair extensions, you’ll want to map your hair like a stylist. It’s important to think about balance. The key to making a part on the side look natural is to place your extensions in a way that supports the heavier and lighter sides of the part without bulking up one or flattening the other.
On the thicker side of your part, you can position your hair extensions slightly higher as the parting is further away. On the lighter side, keep it minimal, or even extension-free!
Professional hair extensions, like tape-ins, require a bit more finesse. A good stylist will know to section off the infamous “red zone” that’s the visible part of your hair where no permanent extensions should ever live, and that’s even more critical with a side part.
Placement needs to follow the unique curvature of your head and the asymmetry of your parting. Done right, tape-ins blend so seamlessly that not even your best friend will know you’ve had a little help. Our tape in collection is guaranteed to create thick, flowing waves that deserve their own soundtrack.
Sculpted or Soft: Styling for Every Mood
Depending on your mood, or let’s be honest, the text you just got – your side part can go from sleek to tousled and beachy in under ten minutes.
For evening elegance, try a super defined part with pin-straight strands, glossy curls, or a retro high ponytail. Add some bold earrings, and suddenly you’re serving Old Hollywood with a side of martini. A light mist of silky spray and a soft tuck behind the ear adds just enough polish without feeling overdone.
On more casual days, go for undone waves or curls. The side part curly hair duo is truly lethal! Start your curl a few inches down from the root and brush them out with your fingers for extra movement. The kind of style that belongs at the centre of a dance floor.
Conclusion:
So here we are, in the middle of the year, in the middle of the trend cycle, and the side part is back to steal the scene. And with Cliphair’s extensions and tutorials, she’s yours. The side part isn’t just a trend – we’ve seen our gorgeous Cliphair community embrace it in every shade, texture, and occasion.
So, is it time to part ways with the middle part once and for all? Browse Cliphair’s full collection of clip in extensions, permanent hair extensions, and styling must-haves to create your perfect side part. And don’t forget to tag @CliphairUK in your side part selfies – we’ll be watching!
