The side part is finally on trend again—something Jennifer Lawrence clearly got the memo about. She’s even showing us how to style the look in a new, modern way.
But let’s back up: When you think of the side part, the first thing that probably comes to mind is all the chatter about it being the typical “millennial look” and how much Gen Z made fun of it. For that generation, the middle part was the only way to wear your hair.
But with the comeback of Y2K fashion, we’re starting to see a revival of the side part. Jennifer Lawrence has long been an advocate for this particular hairstyle, and she recently proved once again how modern and elegant it can look on the red carpet.
On May 11, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the red carpet of the GLAAD Media Awards in New York in a black Alaïa dress with a plunging neckline. For her face, makeup artist Pat McGrath conjured up a bronze eye shadow with a smoky cat-eye effect for the 33-year-old. She also added a subtle blush and a matching lip gloss in nude. But it wasn’t just Lawrence’s glamorous outfit or makeup that caught everyone’s eye that night: Her long, blonde hair was fashionably styled to the side with soft waves.
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With this look, the actor proves that the deep side part is not only back on trend but officially a timeless hairstyle. It’s classic, exciting, but above all totally elegant. Hairstylist Renato Campora is responsible for this look, which he styled in loose beach waves with a low part that allowed most of the hair to fall over her left shoulder.
How to style your “millennial hair” à la Jennifer Lawrence
Using Jennifer Lawrence as a source of inspiration, this look is supereasy to recreate. Depending on the occasion, the side part can be messy, sleek, or something in between. And no, you don’t have to go to the hairdresser for this new yet familiar hairstyle. You can try out the style yourself at home, and it’s suitable for most hair types and lengths.
To get a deep side part like Jennifer Lawrence’s, preparation is key. We recommend starting with a blowout and then parting the hair as deep as it allows. If you want a wavy side part à la Jennifer Lawrence, you can curl the top hair last with a wide curling iron. With this end result, you’ll hardly miss the classic middle part. Even Gen Z is sure to love the look.
