It rules the runways and has celebs redefining red carpet hairstyles. The extreme side part is no longer reserved for emo teenagers and follicle-challenged men. This must-have hairstyle has made a serious comeback, thanks to runway designers like Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang’s redefinition of the look into a sweet and simple style. Here are three easy steps for getting runway-ready hair you can wear anywhere from the boardroom to happy hour.
[step 1]
Apply a heat-protective serum to freshly washed and combed hair. You also can use dry shampoo to save time and add immediate texture. Using a fine-toothed comb, create a side part aligned with the outer edge of either eye. Blow dry.
[step 2]
Keep your part in place with a thickening product like Aveda’s Pure Abundance Thickening Hair Spray. This will prevent your hair from looking greasy and weighted, while adding structure and volume. Apply it to your roots and tuck hair behind your ears for a Proenza Schouler-esque look.
[step 3]
Depending on the look you’re trying to achieve, you can leave your hair as is, straighten, curl or create a formal up-do. I personally love a simple ponytail with a dramatic side part. Just tease your crown with the same fine-toothed comb to maximize volume and gather your hair back into a mid-height ponytail. Yes, it’s that simple. Now pick up that comb and set yourself apart from the crowd.
