Trend alert: the middle part era is losing its grip. In its place? The side part. A defining beauty hallmark of the ’90s, beloved by style icons like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Kate Moss.
As fashion and entertainment lean heavily into the decade’s revival, the hairstyle once deemed “cheugy” and outdated is reemerging as a red carpet staple.
E! spoke with celebrity hairstylist and The Beachwaver Co. CEO and co-founder Sarah Potempa about the nature of trends—and why this PARTicular hair look is resonating again.
“The ’90s are back,” she said. “Trends are cyclical, so we are at the point where we are circling back to the side part. What we love about a side part is that when styled properly, it can create incredible volume and movement in the hair.
“To style a side part, I recommend a voluminous, textured side part as a finishing touch for a classic and chic blowout. This adds modern flair while keeping it effortlessly elegant,” Sarah explained. Read on for her favorite products, plus more side part styling tips.
