Side part hairstyles date back to the 1900’s and even today these hairdos are seen on many heads. The reason for the popularity for side part hairstyles can be attributed to their suitability to various occasions and face shapes. When you are out of time or confused as to which haircut to get, you can vouch for side part haircuts. They are easy to achieve and make you look instantly elegant. In this article, we got you the top 40 side part hairstyles that you can blindly go by.
1. Side Part Fade with Curly Top
If you hate your grown-out curly tresses falling on your forehead yet want to give your hair the best look, you can go for this hairstyle! With a visible taper and fade to the sides and the back, the top portion is left bouncy and voluminous. There’s also a visible quiff to the front that elevates the overall look of the face.
2. The Fade Side Part
With a low fade to the temples and a clear demarcation right above the eyebrow, this side part hairstyle looks good for professional purposes and on men who have crossed their 30’s. This hairdo suits well for smaller foreheads and you can match this with a trimmed bushy beard to look more masculine.
3. Long Top Short Sides
If you are looking for some quirky and unique hairstyle, this one definitely tops the list. Here, you can see a clear U-shaped fade along the sides and the back. Whereas, the top is left voluminous. The front quiff is kept long by brushing the hair to the front and creating an elevation. As you can see in the image, some part of the hair is colored blonde to create a distinct look. You can match this hairstyle with a thick mustache and a disconnected beard.
4. Long Top with Buzzed Sides
This is a low fade haircut with a clear taper to the temples. To get this hairstyle, you need to first grow your hair to medium length and then visit your barber. The thick hair after the partition is brushed to the side and is set using a hair gel or wax. This hairdo suits oval face shapes the best.
5. The Professional Cut
If you are looking for a decent haircut that suits official purposes, this haircut suits you. With a nice partition to the left and trimmed short sides, the haircut automatically elevates the top portion of your hair. The quiff is lifted to give a nice definition and volume to the hair. You can choose to keep the mustache and beard, soft and trimmed. For a more professional look, apply some amount of hair wax to the top and set the hair.
6. Spunky Side Bang
It is a versatile and trendy hairstyle that primarily suits the younger generation. The partition serves as a demarcation from the side fade and the top. In this hairstyle, the top is maintained thick and long and is brushed sideways to create bangs. You can also set the hair using a blow dryer.
7. Mohawk with undercut
Undercuts are always in vogue. When paired with mohawk on the top, the haircut looks the most trendy and contemporary. To get this hairstyle, you need to first grow your hair long ( at least 5-inch long). This hairdo best suits men with diamond and oval face shapes.
8. Blow Dry Pompadour with Sharp Parting
This hairstyle shows off a sharp parting to the left and a neat fade to the sides. With the clear taper and a connected beard, this hairdo suits mostly for men in younger ages. The top of the head is left thick and is brushed to the front. There is also a pointed quiff to the front and trimmed hair to the back, giving your hair a unique look.
9. Half Hard Part with High Fade
As shown in the image, you can ask your barber to partially make a partition to the left. The left side of the partition is created into a high fade and the right side of the partition has long hair strands brushed to one side. The quiff is also cut long and is combed back, giving your forehead a defined look. The connected beard and a trimmed mustache would perfectly suit this look.
10. The New Pompadour
This is the upgraded version of pompadour, a vintage hairstyle. There is a clear fade to the sides and the back is trimmed. The top portion is kept long and is brushed back and the hair at the back is brushed forward, creating a perfect pompadour. To make your hair look less messy, use a hair wax or a gel to the pomp. You can even opt to color your hair blonde or brown. This hairdo suits men in their 20’s and 30’s.
11. The flipped side with neat parting
This is also an undercut hairstyle with a flipped long hair to one side. If you have naturally straight hair, you can ask your hairstylist to create waves to help your hair look voluminous. You can also choose to color your hair in the shades light brown or blonde.
12. Solid and Structured Parting Hairstyle
In this hairstyle, though the base is created through a side partition, you cannot clearly see this partition. The top of the hair is long and thick and is brushed back to create a neat look. The sides are cut into an undercut to highlight the top. To get this haircut, it would be better if you have thick and straight hair. You can also choose to apply highlights to your hair for a trendy look. This hairstyle suits men in their 20’s and 30’s.
13. Low Fade Slick Comb-over with Surgical Parting
If you are not fond of fades but love to try modern looks, this hairstyle is for you. Unlike a routine side partition, you can add definition to your hair by creating a low fade to one side and matching it with a bushy side brushing to the other side. You can match your hair with a full beard and mustache. This hairstyle and beard look suits long faces.
14. Slick and Straight Side Part Hairstyle men
This is a straight part hairstyle with a clear high fade on both the sides. As a contrast to this the top of the hair is brushed back and set using a hair wax or ge. This hairstyle best suits men with straight hair. If you have black or brown natural hair, you can even choose to colour light in the lighter shades to enhance the shine.
15. The Spiky Short Hairstyle
If you want to look unique and trendy at the same time and are looking for some easy option to style your hair, this hairstyle is for you! There’s a clear parting to the side which separates the top from the sides. The sides are given a high fade and the back is also razed off. However, the top portion is left thick and medium in length. You can also create spikes to the top part of your hair and dye it silver to make yourself standout. As this hairdo requires care, you can style your hair this way occasionally. And, this hairstyle mostly suits younger boys, celebs, DJ’s and rappers.
16. The Side Part for Thin Hair
If you have a thin and oval face as well as thin hair, this hairstyle is for you. With a clear parting to one side, you can choose to experiment with your hair on both sides. As shown in the image above, the right part of the hair is made into a high fade and the other side of your head has long tresses that are brushed sideways. There is a quiff to the front that is also brushed sidewards to highlight your forehead. This haircut suits younger men and may not look good on older men.
17. Quiff with Side Part
If you don’t like to have a fade or undercut, you can always choose to keep the sides shorter and elevate the front part of your hair. This hairstyle suits people with thick and long hair who don’t want to cut their hair short. Also, men with oval, round, heart and diamond face shapes may find this hairstyle suitable.
18. The Disconnect Cool Hairstyle
To create this hairstyle, you will first need to grow your hair long and then visit your hairstylist. He/she will first create a visible side parting and the sides and the back will be low faded. Contrastingly, the top portion of your head is cut into different textures while leaving a thick fringe falling on your forehead. To get this hairstyle, you need to have thick hair. It mostly suits the youth.
19. The Pomp Skin Fade with Side Part
Though this hairdo resembles a simple side parting with gel, you can give your hair some uniqueness by creating a skin fade to one side while maintaining a thick top, right after the parting. The highlight of this hairstyle is the quiff that is brushed backwards elevating the entire look.
20. The Loose Comb-over with Low fade
With a neat fade to the temples heavily contradicting the top, you can flaunt your thick and natural hair with a nice comb over to the back. This is a simple yet stylish hairdo that suits almost all men with any face shape.