Hair Parting: Middle Part

I swore I wouldn't but...

Ever find yourself scrolling through Tumblr, looking at those "Tumblr girls" and their  "Tumblr hair"? If not, I salute you because in truth, I cant remember the last time I wasn't on Tumblr liking every single photo of random blue or pastel purple haired girls with perfect waves and dead straight center parts that appeared on my dashboard. Curious to see if I could get my hair to mimic theirs, I finally got up the nerve to comb back my side bangs (which I usually brush to the side religiously in fear of losings my side part).

Although at one point, I would have completely rejected going back to my kindergarten days of the dreaded "Middle Part" or ever popular "Bowl cut", I have recently found myself to be in such a "fuck it" state of mind that I figured, why not! Although I have yet to take the bold step into the land of straight cut fringes like beautiful I will definitely be playing around with my part more often for a less permanent way to change up my look.

Some "Middle Part" Influences for me have been :

The lovely Alysha Nett, who is rocking a middle part with the small bits of her face split down the middle as framing layers. I love her hair because it is ever changing and always versatile, from a side cut to blunt bangs.

Taylor Momsen, who I like to refer to as queen of the middle part (and my long time lady crush). 

Adding light waves is a sure fire way to add a boost of sexy volume to a middle part.

And now... A rather poor quality Instagram Shot of myself with a middle part!

For myself and so many others out there, hairstyle is a huge means of self expression. Its the shape shifting frame around your face, the provider of warmth for your ears on chill autumn days; its what you  play with flirtatiously or flip fiercely. Whether you are the 2 minute up do type, or the 30 blow dry and curl type, where you part your hair may actually make all the difference. I've listed some guidelines below suggesting the best way to part your hair depending on face shape. Please take into consideration however, they are rather vague "hair rules". Faces come in all shapes and size, and the best way to know what works is to play around with your part.

Heart shaped face: Middle part for longer hair, slightly to the side for shorter.
Round face: Deep side part
Square jaw: Side part/deep side part
Oval face: Just about anything

 (NOTE: this does not include fringes. If you'd like more advice on which part may suite your face shape best, leave a comment bellow!)

It's rather difficult for me to go more than a month or two without doing something to my hair, be it a trim, a dye, or now, a part change. I suspect it may be due to my fear of consistency and commitment, thought I'd like to believe it is also due to my love of trying new things. If there is anything I've learned from the multiple lengths, miss-cut fringes, accidental colours and all over crappy hair days, its that you've got to wear whatever do you've got with confidence. A simple change in hair can change your mood to, so if you are feeling dull or in need o f a pick me up, treat yourself to a deep condition, or a liberating chop, or at least a quick part change to add some variation to life's repetitious cycle.


Side notes:
-I have been cutting/dying/bleaching my own hair and my friends hair for a few years now, and am always looking for new clients.
- I do not charge (but I do require you purchase your own products for dyes and bleaches), and am glad to make an appointment with anyone in my area who's looking for a cheap trim or colour (and trusts me as an experienced NON-professional to give it a go!)
-Having gone through a lot of hair journeys or trial and error, I am full of tips and tricks, so leave a question below if you're in need of some help! :)

Happy Hair Days!
-Kameko