Gen-Z might have dismissed side-parts as passé; but their ‘cancel-culture’ stamp has run out of ink in the face of the bombshell side-parting. Things have changed, and the trend is re-emerging fiercely. Policing is no longer feared; lush, deep side-parts have begun to abound with curls and waves; and loyalists from Bollywood and Hollywood alike are only multiplying by the day. Subscribers of the trend go all the way back to the ’90s and beyond, and if that isn’t a comment on how timeless this trend is, what is?
Many iterations of the ‘do have been spotlighted by A-listers, and while each one looks anti-novice to achieve, Kim K’s hairstylist, Chris Appleton, has once again come through for us with a breakdown of the style. Really — it’s so easy to achieve, and it only requires three products (we bet you already have them at home.) Ahead — the reveal along with celeb-approved demonstrations you might want to take cues from.
The Bombshell Side-Parting Simplified For You
This Is What Appleton Does For Kim K & J.Lo
Ensure your hair is dry before attempting to recreate these steps. Lift your hair from the crown, and spray the section with a root-lifting formula to enhance texture and volume instantly. Curl that piece with a big, round brush to further volumise the mane while providing it with some hold over the hairstyle. Appleton recommends using self-heating curlers all over right after to epitomise the effect. He divides the hair into sections and clasps on rollers to each piece for a couple of minutes. The end result is a ‘do abounding with volume and texture — recreated within 15 minutes.
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Step One: The Spray
Step Two: The Brush
Step Three: The Rollers
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Kim K in Milan is not like Kim K in Paris. The former turns experimental beyond the limits of her Beverly Hills residence and entrusts her platinum-blonde crown to Appleton for experimentation. Kardashian’s mane, jet-black at the roots, was styled into a deep side-part that flourished with volume and texture, and the result was just as stunning as it was bold.
Simone Says This Is How You Wear The Trend
Simone Ashley shows us that the trend isn’t for the slick-maned owners to claim as their own. The Brit-born, Bridgerton actress modeled a deep, sweeping side part that displayed the prettiest, sultriest waves ever. While Kim’s iteration is formal in appearance, this one’s laidback and casual, and it almost looks like Simon has just flipped her hair to the side.
JLo’s Glow Is Courtesy The Bombshell
JLo’s bouncy ‘do is another way you can interpret the trend. Notice how the mane is styled into spaced-out, chunky-looking curls. There’s a reason for the resurgence of the trend, and it’s because of the ‘do ability to flatter all lengths and textures effortlessly.
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Tara’s cascade of curls is swept to the side glamorously. While the actress’ loyalties lie with the centre part, this look ate.
Gen-Z and all aside, what do you think about experimenting with this trend?
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