Center Part Hairstyles

Sick of side-swept bangs? Here are some helpful hints on how to convert your generic, overdone side-swept bangs to a new hairstyle trend: the center part.

A center part can make your hair look flat or unkempt if not styled properly. To prevent your hair from looking like it was back when you were in middle school, give some of these looks a try:

Headband

A cute way to change up your look is by adding a headband over your center part. It's easy and manageable, and looks especially chic with sleek,straight hair. The headband prevents the top of your head from looking flat.

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Blow Dried

Grab a large, round boar bristle hairbrush and aim the dryer down through sections of your hair as you pull on them with the brush from underneath. Turn the brush and concentrate the heat on your ends for a slight curl or wave. Finish off by pulling your dampened bangs over your head and back as you dry them.

Beehive Updo

This hairstyle is a great way to show off your bangs with a center part. The part keeps your head from looking too steep and the side bangs frame your face. Best part: It looks good from every angle!

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Twists

This style, made popular by Lauren Conrad, is simple and girly. Simply part your bangs down the center and grab your bangs plus a small section of hair from the front of your head, and twist it back around the sides of your head. Secure with bobby pins. (Note: looks best with wavy hair)

Off-Center

If you've had side bangs for a while and are having trouble getting your bangs to suddenly part in the center, try parting them slightly off-center and eventually train your hair. Also, remember that your center part does not need to be a pin-straight line, front and center on your head. 

Desi Bridal 

A center part is a good idea for a bridal hairstyle because it works nicely with the teeka. It gives a vintage look, while also securing the piece so you don't have to worry about it staying centered throughout the event. (I'm sure you would have plenty of other things to be worried about.)

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Loose Curls

Loose curls or waves add texture to your hair to keep it from looking lifeless (a center part can often result in this). Be sure not to make the curls too tight or too high on your head.

Braided Updo

This updo is both classy and trendy. It's perfect for a wedding, espcially when you have kaam on the back or neck of your shirt that would otherwise be covered (or when you don't want those earrings you spent a fortune on to go hidden).