The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 12

DAY 12 - TREND ALERT... SIDE PARTINGS

Daniel Galvin stylist Stevie Holland, gives us some top tips on how to create Side Partings, the trend of the moment...



Valentino AW11

Side partings are fantastic because, strangely enough, if you move from centre to side, or if you change sides you can actually really change your appearance.

Autumn Winter catwalks exhibited a variety of side partings. For example, Valentino went for the sleek side partings accompanied by a tight, unforgiving ponytail whilst the House of Holland went for a soft side parting with sweeping, tumbling waves.

For a standard side-parting you should aim your comb about halfway between the ear and the centre of your head. Draw the line along your head with the end of a comb and then part it. Apply a strong holding product to the part closest to the ear and sweep the rest of the hair over.

If you’re looking for a more romantic wavy look, dry the front section of your hair forward so that when you part it at the side it sweeps across the face.

House of Holland AW11

If you’re looking for a dramatic look, aim your parting slightly closer to the ear and lift the larger section of hair with a round brush, applying a good amount of hairspray to create a quiff type of look.
If you have a side-parting and you want an updo keep it flat to the head with not much body. Think about having a low tight pony tail or a side chignon or bun. If you’re wearing your hair down with a side-parting, go for body and oomph!

Any hair can look fantastic with a side-parting – whether curly, straight, long, short… as long as your parting is properly defined. If you’re going for a sleek, chic look use the L’Oreal Professionelle Play Ball Body Jam. It’s a fantastic product which is gel but dries without a wet effect. If you’re going for tumbling waves with a dramatic far slung parting I would always recommend Elnette.