The Deep Side Part Trend

Try a deep side or zig zag part for evening

Pity the fool who thinks a part is just a part. The quickest way to get a glam look for evening, without resorting to curlers, complicated updos or fancy hair accessories is to rock a deep side part or extreme zig zag part. These hot hairstyle trends work with short or long hair and you can master them in a matter of seconds with minimal fuss. Try on a deep part in our virtual hairstyle studio.

To pull off an extreme side part, your hair can be straight or wavy, any color, any texture, any style. Simply use the tip of a fine tooth comb to create a part that is one to two inches closer to your ear than your natural part. It should fall somewhere above the arch of your eyebrow. Use a steady hand to create a perfect line from your forehead all the way back to the crown of your head. Keep the look soft by skipping hairstyling products, or use a glossing serum to add shine and give this trend a sleek French-inspired look.

Just for fun, experiment with a wild zig-zag part that begins at your forehead and stops halfway to the crown. You can wear this side part with your hair down, or pair it with a ponytail to stand out from the crowd.--Stephanie Simons