How to Find the Perfect Part

Perfecting your part is an art that every woman must master at one point or another. Unfortunately, many times our natural parts may not be the best fit for our faces. Believe it or not, finding the right part for your face shape can have a major impact on your overall look. The wrong part can exaggerate features you may not want to shine the spotlight on, while the right part can trick the eye into focusing on your best assets. Here is a guide based on your face shape that will help you find your perfect part.

If your face is long or oval...

Side parts are ideal for ladies with longer, narrower faces. By donning an off-center part, you will create the illusion that your face is a tad wider than it actually is. To get the best part for your face, part your hair in line with the arch of the eyebrow on your "best side." If you cannot figure out which side is your "best side," look at yourself straight on in the mirror–if your nose goes slightly to one side (most of our noses do), then part your hair on the opposite side.

If your face is round or square...

Opt for a center part. It will frame your face perfectly and will even it out by making it appear as though your face is slightly longer. Center parts also help define cheekbones and elongate features.

If your face is heart or triangle shaped...

A slightly off-center part is best for those of you with prominent foreheads or chins. By parting your hair just off from the centerline, you will create balance in your features. Again, if you're unsure which side to set your part on, refer to my nose trick (mentioned above for long and oval faces).

If you've already got your part on lock, then you're one step ahead of the game. 

But here's a trick that many of you might not know already: For a flawlessly natural looking part, be sure to create it while you have wet hair so your strands will dry in place. I think it's safe to say that many of us have tried to change our part with dry tresses only to be disappointed by uneven volume. If you stick with this wet part trick, you'll be good to go!

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