Most men don’t care to switch their hairstyles as seasons change. But after the cozy winters spent with warm, knit caps on your mane, you may want to go for a new hairdo! So what is it going to be this Spring?
We all know that the side part has been the quintessential men’s hairstyle. They are suitable hairstyles for just about any man and have been popular since ages. More interestingly, they’ve acted as parent hairstyles for derivative hairdos like the side fringe, the cool messy top, and even the slicked back hairstyle. For those who love it, here are some tips that will help you pull off your best side part.
The Partition Line
While most men were taught how to part their hair when they were kids, the side part style needs attention as it tends to go a little haywire at times. It is important to keep the partition line as straight as possible. However, you are free to choose either of the temples you find convenient for the part partition.
Length of the Hair
A side part goes well with a hair length ranging anywhere between short and medium length. Although a side part can still be performed on long hair, it could be annoying for lengthy tresses as the hair tend to go haywire.
Tapered Sides and Back
A classic side part looks very stylish on tapered sides and back. To sport one, all you need to ask your hairdresser is to give you a nice tapered haircut. Try avoiding a clipper taper as that will make you move on to a faded haircut, and a side part does not tend to look very good with a fade.
Recommended Hair Products
A good thing about the side part is that you can choose to apply pretty much any hair product that suits you. Yet, what’s recommended for a good one are styling wax, high quality hair pomade, hair mousse and a hair gel.
If you are gearing to achieve a classic look with the hair parted flat, going with a pomade is highly recommended. Also, choosing a water-based pomade instead of an oil-based one will help as the latter can be too greasy for your hair.