24 Side Part Wig Hairstyles for Women: Stylish Looks & Styling Tips

As Lena, with over a decade in the salon chair, I’ve styled hundreds of side part wig looks and curated 24 inspiring side-part wig hairstyles that suit a wide range of face shapes and lifestyles. Side parts add instant softness and asymmetry, flattering round, square, and oval faces when placed and blended correctly. Wigs with a side part can read natural, give long or short lengths more movement, and create volume at the crown. In the salon I focus on proper cap fit, customized hairline blending, and selecting densities that match your natural hair for seamless results. Styling tips: use a low-heat flat iron to set a clean part, dry-shampoo or powder at the roots for lift, and finger-comb for a lived-in finish. Whether you want sleek, romantic waves, pixie-inspired layers, or long glam, these side part wig hairstyles give wearable versatility for women seeking instant style and confidence.

Long Layered Side‑Swept Waves with Deep Side Part

This glossy, side‑swept wave look suits medium to thick hair best and can be adapted for fine hair with added layering and texturizing. Start on clean, towel‑dried hair: apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Create a deep side part, blow‑dry with a large round brush to build lift, then use a 1¼–1½ barrel curling iron or wand to curl 2–3 inch sections away from the face for soft, uniform waves. Alternate directions slightly for a natural finish, then gently brush or finger‑comb the curls to form flowing waves. Tools: blow dryer, large round brush, curling iron or wand, sectioning clips, wide tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root lift, anti‑frizz serum, medium‑hold hairspray, and a light texturizing spray for day‑two refresh. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home with practice; a stylist can perfect face‑framing layers and balance. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh with dry shampoo and a spritz of texturizer, touch up wave pattern with a curling iron every few days, and trim every 8–12 weeks to preserve movement and remove weight.

Long Layered Blowout with Face‑Framing Curtain Layers

This long, layered blowout with face‑framing curtain layers suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures best. Fine hair can achieve the same silhouette with light texturizing and root lift or discreet extensions; very curly hair benefits from a smoothing blow‑dry or professional straightening before styling. Technique: work on towel‑dried hair, apply a root‑lift mousse and heat protectant, then section. Use a large (2–2.5) round brush and a nozzle‑equipped blow dryer to lift at the roots, roll the brush through mid‑lengths and tuck the ends under to create soft, sweeping movement; finish face‑framing pieces with a 1–1.25 curling or flat iron for polished S‑shapes. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, sectioning clips, 1–1.25 curling/flat iron. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, smoothing cream or serum, lightweight flexible‑hold hairspray, and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: intermediate — requires consistent round‑brush technique and precision layering. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, deep‑condition weekly, avoid heavy oils at roots, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shine and volume.

Long Layered Side-Swept Waves — Voluminous Blowout for Thick Hair

This polished, side-swept layered style works best on medium to thick long hair and on straight-to-wavy textures; it also adapts well to relaxed or heat-styled natural hair. Start with a smoothing blowout: create a deep side part, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Using a large round brush and a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle, lift at the roots and smooth the cuticle while shaping long layers. For the soft, cascading waves, wrap 1–1.5-inch sections around a large-barrel curling iron or wand away from the face, leaving ends slightly straighter for a modern finish. Once cooled, gently brush through with a boar-bristle or soft paddle brush to blend waves into seamless layers. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, 1–1.5 curling iron/wand, sectioning clips, paddle/boar-bristle brush. Products: volumizing mousse, thermal protectant, light smoothing serum, shine spray and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires sectioning and heat control. Maintenance: trim every 8–10 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, refresh waves with a few quick curls, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid to preserve shape.

Long Layered Copper Waves with Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs

This soft, long-layered style with curtain bangs suits medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair and can be adapted for finer textures using strategic layering and root lift. Start with a layered cut that removes weight from the mid-lengths and adds subtle face‑framing pieces. For styling, apply a heat protectant and a light volumizing mousse to damp hair, then blow-dry with a round brush for root lift and smoothness. Create loose, natural waves with a 1–1.25 curling iron or wand, wrapping mid-lengths away from the face and leaving ends slightly under for movement. Cool the curls, finger-comb or gently brush through for soft separation, and finish with a light-hold flexible hairspray and a few drops of smoothing serum on ends for shine. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, curling iron/wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizer/mousse, flexible hairspray, light serum and color-safe shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — 20–35 minutes. Maintenance: trims every 8–10 weeks, color-safe/cold rinses for copper tones, weekly deep conditioning, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid to preserve waves.

Long Layered Platinum Blonde with Face‑Framing Side‑Swept Bangs

This long, layered cut with soft face‑framing side‑swept bangs suits fine to medium hair best and can be adapted for thicker hair with additional thinning and layering. To style: towel‑dry and apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow‑dry with a round brush to create lift at the crown and smooth the bangs. Create loose, lived‑in waves by wrapping mid‑lengths to ends around a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the ends free for a natural finish. Finger‑comb and set with a flexible‑hold hairspray, then add a pea‑size smoothing oil to ends to tame frizz. Tools: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, curling wand, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing or sea‑salt spray, lightweight oil/serum, flexible hairspray and purple shampoo for tone maintenance if bleached. Difficulty: intermediate — basic blow‑dry and wand skills required. Maintenance: salon trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly purple shampoo to neutralize brassiness, monthly bond‑building treatments after lightening, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve texture and reduce breakage.

Textured Layered Bob — Side-Swept Waves & Voluminous Finish

This mid-length layered bob with soft, side-swept waves suits fine to thick hair and flatters oval, heart and soft-square face shapes. The cut relies on graduated layers at the crown and slightly longer front pieces to create natural movement and inward/outward bend at the ends. To style: towel-dry damp hair, apply a root-lifting mousse and a heat-protectant. Blow-dry with a medium round brush or vent brush, lifting at the roots for volume; use a concentrator nozzle and a cool shot to set the lift. Section hair and use a 1 curling iron (or flat iron) to create loose alternating-direction waves, focusing curl away from the face on the top sections. Finger-comb the curls, finish with a light texturizing spray, and set with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: root mousse, heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum, texturizing spray, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — 20–30 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, refresh with dry shampoo at roots, use weekly deep conditioning and a color-safe regimen for dyed hair.

Long Layered Cut with Side-Swept Fringe and Face‑Framing Layers

This polished long layered cut with a side‑swept fringe adds movement and soft framing to the face. Suitable for straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick textures, it can be adapted for finer hair by keeping interior layers light to preserve length. Styling begins with a blunt base and graduated long layers cut around the face; the side fringe is carved with point‑cutting for a soft edge. Tools: professional sharp shears, thinning shears, round brush (1–1.5 inch), blow dryer with nozzle, flat iron or small curling iron for refinement. Products: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root plumper, smoothing cream or serum for ends, texturizing spray for separation, and a flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — precision in layering and fringe angle benefits from a stylist’s first cut; daily styling is straightforward. Maintenance: trim fringe every 6–8 weeks and refresh layers every 8–12 weeks. At home, use a weekly deep conditioner, avoid heavy oils at the roots, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce breakage and preserve shine.

Long Platinum Blonde Hollywood Waves with Deep Side Part

This long platinum blonde style features soft, cascading Hollywood waves and a deep side part—ideal for medium to thick, straight-to-wavy hair and achievable on finer hair with extensions or texturizing products. Start on towel-dried, color-treated hair with a reparative leave-in and heat protectant; apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and blow-dry with a large round brush to create lift. Create a deep side part, divide hair into large sections and wrap each around a 1–1.5 curling iron (or use a large-barrel wand), curling away from the face and holding briefly for loose S-waves. Cool, then gently brush through with a boar-bristle or paddle brush to soften the curls into waves. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray, a lightweight shine serum on ends, and a smoothing cream for flyaways. Tools required: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, 1–1.5 curling iron, clips, paddle/boar-bristle brush. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, leave-in conditioner, flexible hairspray, shine oil, purple shampoo for blondes and a weekly bond-building treatment. Difficulty: moderate; allow 30–45 minutes. Maintenance: sulfate-free purple shampoo, deep conditioning weekly, trims every 8–12 weeks, silk pillowcase, and limit heat to preserve bleached hair.

Long Layered Cut with Side-Swept Fringe — Sleek Copper Red

This long, layered cut with a sweeping side fringe flatters medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair and enhances natural shine — particularly effective on copper and red tones. Styling begins with towel-dried hair treated with a heat protectant and a lightweight smoothing lotion; apply a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots for fine hair. Section the hair, then blow-dry using a medium round brush and a nozzle attachment to create a smooth root lift and inward-rolled ends. Use a flat iron for quick passes to polish the fringe and flatten any flyaways, or bend the iron slightly to accentuate the long layers. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, flat iron, clips, fine-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, smoothing cream, light-hold hairspray, shine serum, color-safe shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires coordination with brush and dryer to shape layers and a steady hand on the fringe. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks to keep layered shape, weekly deep-conditioning for color-treated copper hair, and a regular gloss or color-depositing treatment to preserve vibrancy.

Long Layered Voluminous Waves with Side-Swept Fringe

This polished, face-framing style features long layers and soft, voluminous waves with a side-swept fringe — ideal for medium to thick hair. Fine hair can achieve similar lift with texturizing cuts or lightweight extensions; naturally curly hair will benefit from a controlled blowout before styling. Cut: long, graduated layers to add movement and remove bulk around the ends and face. Technique: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry with a large round brush to create volume at the crown and smooth the fringe. Use a 1¼–1½ inch curling iron or large barrel wand to form loose S-shaped waves, alternating direction for a natural finish; lightly brush or finger-comb curls to soften. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush (2–3 inch), curling iron/wand, sectioning clips, paddle brush. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or spray, smoothing serum for shine, flexible hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refresh. Difficulty: moderate — 30–45 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, deep condition weekly, sleep on silk, and refresh roots with dry shampoo and low-heat reshaping.

Long Layered Voluminous Waves with Side-Swept Bangs

This salon-style long layered cut features voluminous, cascading waves with a deep side-swept bang—ideal for medium to thick hair and natural straight-to-wavy textures. Fine hair can still wear this look with root-lifting products or tape-in extensions for added density. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry with a large round brush to build crown lift and smooth the long layers; use the cool shot to lock shape. Create loose, flowing waves using a 1.25–1.5 curling iron or large hot rollers, wrapping mid-lengths away from the face and leaving ends softer for movement. Finish by finger-combing curls, adding a lightweight silicone serum on the ends for shine, and setting with a light-hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, sectioning clips, curling iron or hot rollers, tail comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum, dry shampoo. Difficulty: Moderate — achievable at home with practice (30–45 minutes). Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, sleep on silk, refresh second-day waves with dry shampoo or a few low-heat touch-ups.

Long Layered Waves with Side-Swept Fringe — Voluminous Salon Style

This long, layered wave with a soft side-swept fringe is ideal for medium to thick hair and can be adapted for finer hair using strategic layering and texturizing products. The cut features face-framing layers beginning around the chin and graduated lengths through the mid-section to create movement without losing weight. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, rough-dry with a nozzle, then use a large round brush for root lift and smoothness. Create loose, natural waves with a 1–1.25 curling iron or wand, alternating wrap direction and leaving the ends out for a modern finish. Cool curls, then separate with fingers or a wide-tooth comb and set with flexible-hold spray. Tools needed: professional shears and thinning scissors, blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, sectioning clips, 1–1.25 curling iron, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, lightweight smoothing serum or cream, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — the cut is best done by a stylist and styling takes 15–25 minutes. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning treatments, refresh with dry shampoo or sea-salt spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid to preserve waves.

Long Layered Cut with Side‑Swept Bangs and Soft Waves

This long, layered cut with side‑swept bangs and soft waves suits medium to thick hair best; fine hair can wear it with added layering or light extensions for body, and naturally wavy or slightly curly textures adapt easily. The salon technique: remove bulk with long, graduated layers and face‑framing pieces, cut bangs on a slight angle and texturize the ends for movement. To style at home, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse to damp hair, blow‑dry with a round brush to create lift at the roots, then use a 1–1.25 curling wand to form loose S‑shaped waves from mid‑length to ends, alternating directions for a natural look. Tools: professional shears and thinning shears (salon cut), blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, curling wand, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, smoothing serum or cream, light flexible hairspray and optional texturizing spray. Difficulty: moderate — requires a trained cut and some practice to recreate the waves. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks for bangs and layers, deep‑condition weekly, use dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Cut with Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs and Soft Waves

This long, layered style with curtain bangs and feathered ends suits fine-to-medium hair for added movement and works well on thicker hair when weight is removed. Best for straight to naturally wavy textures, the cut creates soft framing around the face and natural bounce through the lengths. Stylist technique: precision long layers and subtle face-framing are cut on dry or slightly damp hair to control fall; finish with a round-brush blowout and alternating large-barrel curls away from the face for soft waves. Tools needed: professional blow dryer, large (1.5–2) round brush, 1–1.25 curling iron or wand, sectioning clips and a tail comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, lightweight smoothing cream or serum, flexible-hold hairspray and a texturizing spray or dry shampoo for finish. Difficulty level: intermediate — salon cut recommended for correct layering and bangs; daily styling 20–30 minutes. Maintenance tips: trims every 8–10 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, use sulfate-free shampoo if colored, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and refresh texture with light misting or loose braids overnight.

Long Layered Waves with Side‑Swept Bangs — Voluminous Copper Styling

This long, layered wave style with a deep side‑swept fringe works best on medium to thick hair and on long lengths; fine hair can achieve the look with root‑boosting layers or clip‑in extensions. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow‑dry with a large round brush to build lift at the crown and smooth the fringe, using the dryer’s cool shot to set shape. Create loose, soft waves with a 1¼–1½ curling iron or wand, wrapping sections away from the face and alternating directions for a natural finish. Finger‑comb the waves and apply a small amount of smoothing serum or light oil to tame frizz while maintaining movement. Finish with a flexible‑hold hairspray for long‑lasting shape. Tools needed: blow dryer, large round brush, sectioning clips, large barrel curling iron, wide‑tooth comb. Difficulty: intermediate — about 30–45 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, use color‑safe and UV‑protecting shampoos for red tones, deep‑condition weekly, and refresh between washes with dry shampoo and quick hot‑tool touchups.

Long Layered Waves with Soft Face‑Framing Curtain Layers

This look suits medium to thick long hair and works well on natural straight, wavy or slightly curly textures; fine hair can achieve similar volume with lightweight extensions or a root-lifting mousse. Start with a layered cut that gently angles around the face (curtain-style layers) to create movement. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry with a large round brush to build lift and smoothness. Use a 1–1.25 inch curling iron or wand to create loose S-shaped curls, alternating directions and always curling away from the face on the top sections. Brush or finger-comb curls into soft waves and finish with a light-hold hairspray and a small amount of shine serum on the ends. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, 1–1.25 curling iron or wand, sectioning clips and a paddle or boar-bristle brush. Difficulty: moderate — expect 20–40 minutes depending on length. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, refresh waves with a texturizing spray or quick touch-up curls, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Layered Cut with Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs and Soft Blowout

This long layered style suits straight to gently wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can also wear it with added layering and volumizing products. The cut features long, graduated layers beginning around the chin and soft curtain bangs to frame the face, finished with feathered ends for movement. To style, towel-dry hair, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then rough-dry until 80% dry. Section hair and use a large (1.5–2) round brush and blow dryer with a nozzle to roll the ends under and create body at the crown. For additional bend and polish, use a 1 curling iron to add soft S-shaped waves through mid-lengths, then finger-comb. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, paddle brush, 1 curling iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or foam, light smoothing cream or serum, flexible-hold hairspray and shine mist. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blowout skills. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, sulfate-free shampoo, dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shine and reduce friction.

Long Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs — Soft Face‑Framing Waves

Hair type suitability: Best for medium to thick hair; fine hair can also work with added layering and root lift. This long layered shag with curtain bangs creates movement and face-framing volume while keeping length. Styling technique: Start with a blunt long length and soft, disconnected layers around the face and crown; curtain bangs are cut to graze the cheekbones and blended into the layers. To style, blow-dry with a round brush to lift the roots and shape the bangs, then create loose S-waves with a 1–1.25 inch curling iron or large-barrel wand, alternating directions and leaving ends slightly straighter for a lived-in look. Tools needed: professional blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 inch curling iron or wand, wide-tooth comb, and clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, light smoothing serum, flexible-hold hairspray, and dry shampoo for day-to-day refresh. Difficulty level: Moderate — requires a skilled cut in-salon and simple daily styling. Maintenance tips: trim layers and bangs every 8–10 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo for color/shine, refresh volume with dry shampoo, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Soft Layered Blowout with Face‑Framing Layers and Loose Barrel Curls

This look is a long, layered blowout with face‑framing layers and soft, large‑barrel curls—ideal for medium to thick hair and mid‑length to long cuts. Fine hair can wear it with a density‑boosting cut, root‑lifting products or light extensions. Styling begins with a layered haircut to remove weight, then work on towel‑dried hair: apply a volumizing mousse or root lifter and a heat protectant. Section hair and round‑brush blow‑dry with a medium‑large (1.5–2) round brush and a nozzle‑equipped dryer to create lift at the crown. Finish by wrapping 1–1.25 barrel curling iron or hot rollers through mid‑lengths to ends; cool, then brush through with a soft paddle or boar‑bristle brush for that blown‑out movement. Tools: blow dryer with concentrator, medium‑large round brush, large‑barrel curling iron or hot rollers, clips, tail comb. Products: volumizer, heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum, medium‑hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: moderate—requires sectioning and technique but accessible at home. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep‑condition, use sulfate‑free shampoo, sleep on silk and refresh volume with dry shampoo or a quick root blow‑dry.

Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Soft Waves

Soft, long layers with curtain bangs and loose waves create movement and face‑framing volume. Suitability: Ideal for medium to thick hair and clients seeking added body; fine hair can work with texturizing layers or a root‑lifting service, while very curly hair may need a smoothing cut first. Styling technique: Apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths on towel‑dried hair. Blow‑dry with a large round brush, lifting at the roots and shaping the curtain bangs by directing sections away from the face. Use a 1–1.25‑inch curling wand to form loose S‑shaped waves, alternating directions and leaving the ends softer; cool and finger‑comb to blend layers. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, 1–1.25‑inch curling wand, sectioning clips and a wide‑tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, light smoothing serum or cream, flexible‑hold hairspray and dry shampoo for texture. Difficulty level: Intermediate — about 20–30 minutes with heat styling. Maintenance tips: trim layers and bangs every 8–10 weeks, deep‑condition weekly, avoid heavy oils at the roots, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shape.

Long Layered Cut with Side-Swept Fringe and Feathered Ends

This polished long layered style with a deep side-swept fringe suits straight to softly wavy hair and medium to thick textures best; fine hair can wear it with added volume-building products and slightly fewer heavy layers, while very curly hair should be smoothed or relaxed for this look. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply heat protectant and a light volumizing mousse at roots, then blow-dry with a large round brush to create root lift and inward-turning feathered ends. Use a 1–1.25 curling iron or flat iron to add soft, away-from-face waves in the mid-lengths and ends, cool each section, and finish by finger-combing for movement. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, large round brush, sectioning clips, 1–1.25 curling iron or straightener, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, smoothing cream or serum, light-hold hairspray, texturizing spray and optional volumizing mousse. Difficulty level: moderate — expect 20–30 minutes with practice. Maintenance tips: trim layers and fringe every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep-conditioning for shine, dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.

Voluminous Layered Blowout with Soft Retro Waves

This glamorous, salon-style blowout works best on medium to thick, straight-to-wavy long hair and can be adapted for finer or curly textures with prep adjustments. Start with clean, towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse or spray, then section the hair. Using a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle and a large (2–3) round brush, smooth and lift each section from roots to ends to build volume. For the soft retro waves, set the lengths with large hot rollers or a 1–1.25 curling iron, curling away from the face; allow to cool fully. Remove rollers/curls and gently shape with a boar-bristle brush or wide paddle brush to create flowing waves and soft layers. Tools: blow dryer, large round brush, hot rollers or curling iron, sectioning clips, boar-bristle brush, tail comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, light smoothing serum, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: intermediate — expect 30–45 minutes. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillow, refresh roots with dry shampoo, reheat or reset the front pieces as needed, and trim layers every 8–12 weeks.

Long Layered Cut with Face-Framing Curtain Bangs

This long layered cut with face-framing curtain bangs creates soft volume and movement for medium-to-long hair. Best for straight to wavy textures and medium to thick density; fine hair can also benefit from graduated layers and targeted volumizing, while very curly hair will need smoothing or a relaxed shape to achieve the blown-out finish. Styling technique: work on towel-dried hair with a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry in sections using a large round brush to tuck the lengths under and sweep the bangs to the side; refine and add bend with a 1–1.25 curling iron or flat iron for a polished look. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator nozzle, large round brush (2+), paddle brush, curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips and a tail comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, smoothing cream or lightweight serum, light-hold hairspray and a shine mist. Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic blowout technique and about 20–30 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers and bangs, weekly deep-conditioning, use sulfate-free shampoo, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to minimize friction.

Long Side-Swept Deep Waves for Thick Natural Hair

This long, side‑swept deep wave is ideal for medium to thick hair textures and natural waves or relaxed curls. It works on long hair (below shoulder) and can be adapted for finer hair with texturizing products or clip‑in extensions. Styling technique: Shampoo and condition with a smoothing formula, towel-dry, then apply heat protectant and a lightweight mousse for hold. Blow-dry with a round brush and concentrator to smooth roots and create volume, then create a deep side part. Using a 1¼–1½ barrel curling iron, wrap 2–3 sections away from the face for uniform body, leaving the ends out for relaxed movement. Clip each curl until cool to set. After cooling, gently brush or finger‑comb waves to soften. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, large-barrel curling iron, alligator clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root lifter, flexible-hold hairspray, shine serum or light oil. Difficulty: easy–medium—basic curling skill and sectioning required. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillow or loose braid, refresh with water + leave-in spray and scrunch, re-curl pieces every 2–3 days, and deep-condition weekly to maintain shine.

As a stylist I always remind clients that a beautiful side part wig is as much about care and fit as it is about cut and color. To keep your 24 favorite looks fresh, sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase and gently detangle with a wide-tooth comb starting at the ends. Use sulfate-free cleansers, low-heat styling tools, and a protective serum to preserve fiber integrity — human hair needs the same gentle routine as natural hair, and high-quality synthetic wigs benefit from heat-protectant products designed for synthetics. For a seamless hairline, customize the part with a bit of concealer or lightly plucked baby hairs, and secure caps with wig tape or adjustable straps for comfort. If you’re unsure which side part suits your face, book a consult: I’ll assess face shape, desired volume, and lifestyle to recommend one of the 24 looks that will feel natural and effortless. – Lena