The Middle Parting

Style Story

A guy with long hair and a middle parting.

Define your features, fast.

From Hollywood heartthrobs to the heart of Seattle’s grunge scene, the middle part haircut was everywhere in the '90s. It went away for a while, but now it’s back and storming red carpets and runways with a vengeance.

A hard central parting can help define your facial features without the need for a new cut. Use a little Axe Messy Look: Flexible Paste for a touch of texture and you’re good to go. It works equally well whether you’ve got long hair or you want short curtains. Make it work for you.

Not every face shape can get away with a middle part haircut, but it’s a handy style to have in your repertoire.

The History

How it Began

The ‘90s were the decade of the middle parting. It’s hard to say if it was the clean cut celebrity heartthrobs who popularized it, or whether the growth of grunge put it on the scene. Either way, everyone had one.

Great for guys with mid to long-length hair. Just make sure your parting naturally sits in the middle of your scalp.

Kieron Webb - The London Barber

A guy with long, dark hair and a middle parting.

Learn the Fundamentals

How to

DRY

01

Roughly blow-dry your hair. Leave in a good amount of natural movement and texture.
MIX

02

Mix a fingertip of Axe Messy Look: Flexible Paste and rub it evenly over your palms.
RAKE

03

Rake your fingers through your hair. Drag the product from the roots to the ends.
PART

04

Part roughly down the middle with your finger. Use a comb to get a cleaner line.