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QuestionWhat are the different parts of a strand of hair?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistThe hair has a protective outside layer called the cuticle. It surrounds the inner layer called the cortex which provides most of the hair's structure. People with thicker hair also have a third layer in the center, the medulla, which is made of protein. -
QuestionHow do you know which way to part your hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistEveryone has natural parts, and those usually provide a good indication. If you're not sure what part looks best on you, try a few different ones. -
QuestionWhich side should you part your hair to?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistThis is really a matter of personal preference. Some things to consider is if one side is thicker, what direction your hair naturally grows, and which side of your face you want to emphasize. -
QuestionWhat hair part is best for your face?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistA slight side part is flattering to most faces. Deeper side parts are good for round and oval face shapes. Center parts are great for long faces. -
QuestionI have friends whose hair parts anywhere without spraying it or training it. How do I make my hair do that?
Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistKeep in mind that everyone’s hair is different. While your friend’s hair may be parted without using any products, you may need to use some to keep your part in place. Whether you use products or not, you should be able to part your hair anywhere on your head. -
QuestionWhat if I have more hair on one side than the other?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistAlthough we tend to think of our bodies as symmetrical, most people have many small discrepancies between left and right. Uneven hair density is a common problem. If it bothers you or seems noticeable, part your hair on the thicker side. This will help to distribute the hair more evenly. -
QuestionHow do I part my hair into a diamond shape?Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistParting your hair in a diamond shape would mean that you’re planning to style it to some extent. For example, you could part the diamond starting and the middle of your hairline, extending to the crown of your head. To do so, use the tail end of a comb, start at the hairline, make a downward diagonal part on the right, and then an upward diagonal part, as if you’re making a “v.” Repeat the same steps on the left to connect both “v’s” and you’ll have a diamond. The remaining hair at the back, left and right sides can hang, be curled, or be styled to your liking. -
QuestionWhat are some common mistakes to avoid when I'm brushing my hair?
Ashleigh GroundsAshleigh Grounds is a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Austin, Texas. Ashleigh has over 11 years of cosmetology experience. She studied cosmetology in Dallas, Texas and completed a two-year hair salon apprenticeship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Toni & Guy Hair Salon. She is accredited by the International Board of Cosmetology, is a certified Babe Hair Extension Professional, and is a certified Brazilian Blow Out Professional. Ashleigh was voted the best Hair Stylist in Austin for 2012 by RAW Artists and was voted in the top 20 salons for 2020 in Austin by Expertise. Ashleigh's work has been featured in Talentmagazines, BlogTalkRadio, KXAN, and Studio 512.
Makeup Artist & Hair StylistDon't start brushing your hair at the scalp. Instead, start at the bottom and work your way up. Also, don't brush your hair too roughly, or it could rip your hair. -
QuestionHow long does it take to train your new part?
Community AnswerIf you use the same part, it can take about a week. Be consistent. Realize that some natural parts can be stubborn and return again if you don't keep making deliberate changes to keep the new part. -
QuestionWhat do I do if I want a middle part in my hair, but it doesn't really suit me?
Community AnswerMaybe it doesn't suit you because you're not used to it. Try it out for a week and see if it grows on you. if not, you can always use contouring to change your face shape slightly without surgery. -
QuestionIs a part permanent?
Community AnswerNo, a part is not permanent. For example, if you choose to do a middle part, and you feel like it doesn't suit your features, you can always change it to a side part or any other part that you would prefer.
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QuestionWill the part stay if I don't change it?
Community AnswerYes, if you train your part for a week, it will stay, but some stubborn parts may return. Try spritzing your part line with water and letting it dry so it stays in shape.
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QuestionHow do I part my hair when it's used to being parted a certain way?
Community AnswerPart your hair as normal. You can add hairspray so it will stay for the first few days with the new part. At night, use bobby pins to keep hair in place until it gets used to the new part.
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QuestionWhat is the line called in a part in my hair?
Community AnswerIt is called a hard part. A hard part is your natural part, and it stays that way unless you train another part.
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QuestionHow do I stop my hair from being puffy?
Community AnswerAfter you wash your hair, brush it when it is damp, or if your hair is damaged, you should use oils or special hair products for frizz. -
QuestionI am losing hair, so I want to part it toward the right. How can I part it naturally without using spray?
Community AnswerYou can shower, then part your hair as wanted. After grab a hair dryer and dry the part with cold air then warm. Do this everyday for about a week or 2 until the part naturally sets.
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QuestionCan I still part my hair if I have a side part and bangs?
Community AnswerYou can, though it may be a little harder since you have short hairs for your side bangs. There are ways that you can still part your hair, though.
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QuestionHow do I part my hair if I'm a man, growing long hair, and totally uninterested in pins or hairspray?
Community AnswerKeep wetting and combing your part whenever it gets into disarray. You really should consider the benefit of a hidden pin tuck. Nevertheless, water or hair gel and wax (the type used to make spiked hair) are all the methods I can think of to keep a new part in place without hairspray or gripping pins. Using water: Part the hair as instructed, then wet the part. That's it. Using hair gel or wax: Follow the instructions on the container/bottle, but only use a very small amount the size of your thumbnail. Part your hair, run the substance along your "hard part"/scalp where you've parted your hair. Let it dry.
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QuestionHow should I part my hair if I have a widow's peak?
Community AnswerPart it to one side.
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QuestionI have a very stubborn middle part, so much that I can't even brush my hair into a ponytail because my parting won't brush through. I want to do a retro look for prom with a deep side part. What can I do?
Community AnswerUse hairspray for your prom, that should keep it in place. But try training your hair as well. When you've washed your hair part your parting where you want it and use bobby pins to keep it there. And in the morning use that parting in your hairstyle. If you do this every night you will soon trained your hair. -
QuestionHow can I part a no-part wig?
Community AnswerThat is a tricky job, but it isn't impossible. It also depends on the material of the wig. If it is real hair, then it will be easier to part than synthetic wigs. You might want to use gel instead of a simple spray, though. Apart from that, follow the steps above.
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QuestionHow far over should my part go?
Community AnswerIf you want to do a side part, you would usually part it at the arch of your eyebrow, but you can go as far as you'd like!
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QuestionI have a middle parting, and I'm trying a side parting. I have medium-length hair (collarbone length) and it just keeps springing back in place because I've had my middle part for so long. What should I do?
Community AnswerWet your hair and then part it however you want to. Use hairspray and hair pins until it dries. Make sure to do this every day until it is trained.
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QuestionHow often should I change my part?
Community AnswerYou don't ever have to change your part if you don't want to! If you want a sexier "cooler" look, I would say part it on the side. If you want the innocent schoolgirl look, part it in the middle.
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QuestionWhat styles are good for me, having a widow's peak?
Community AnswerI have a friend who has a widow's peak and she parts her hair on the side. It looks good. But it's totally up to you. Try different parts and see which one you think looks best.
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QuestionWhen I part my hair, it covers my eye. How can I fix this?
Community AnswerPut hairpins to hold back that part, or tuck it behind your ear.
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QuestionWhat is the best part for a person with glasses?
Community AnswerA side part is the best. I wear glasses and the side part looks super cute with the glasses.
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QuestionWhat is deep side parting?
Community AnswerIt's a part far on one side of your head.
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QuestionMy parting is really stubborn and makes it really hard to change my parting. Are there any steps I can take to make it easier?
Jasmine SodnombayarCommunity AnswerYou can shower first, then part and brush it flat. This usually seems to help. -
QuestionHow do I part my hair if it's frizzy?
Community AnswerJust part it as you normally would, then put some serum or hairspray to control the frizz. If you use hairspray, just be sure to brush it afterward so your hair doesn't clump up. Also brush the serum through to get an even application. If you have curly hair do this but skip the brushing part.
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