Hair Style
The 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.
How it Began
The History
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.
How to
Learn the Fundamentals
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01
DRY
Roughly blow-dry your hair. Leave in a good amount of natural movement and texture.
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02
MIX
Mix a fingertip of Axe Messy Look: Flexible Paste and rub it evenly over your palms.
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03
RAKE
Rake your fingers through your hair. Drag the product from the roots to the ends.
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04
PART
Part roughly down the middle with your finger. Use a comb to get a cleaner line.
