Short, long, braided, and everything in-between.

Plus, it works for allhair texturesand lengths.

During the style’s long reign of popularity, weve seen the side-sweep executed in almost every way imaginable.

Lori Harvey, Constance Wu, and Nicole Kidman with Side Swept Hairstyles

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Ready give the side-swept look a try?

Discover 40 stunning ways to wear side-swept hairstyles, below.

Pulled-Back Bob

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A side-swept look doesn’t always require waves.

Model Dana Patterson with a side-swept bouncy blowout

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As Monica Bellucci demonstrates, even a chic and simple bob will work.

Classic Waves

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This is about as bombshell as it gets.

“This adds volume, texture, and a touch of hydration.”

Monica Bellucci with a side-part Bob

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Penelope Cruz does this hack on the red carpet and it looks oh-so stunning.

Textured Lob

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This one-sidedlobbenefits from plenty of texture.

Keep hair well-moisturized with mousse or curl cream to enhance and define your coils.

Julianne Hoough wears cool-toned light blonde hair side-swept with side part at the 2017 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

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Here, hair is kept in a side part and placed in an updo before being gelled to perfection.

Senegalese Twists

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Those withSenegalese twistsor braids can also get in on the side-swept look.

Use a comb to create your side part, and smooth the hair by using leave-in conditioner.

Penélope Cruz with wavy side-parted hair to one side at the 2025 Oscars in Hollywood, California

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Short Waves

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People often associate side-swept styles with long, cascading waves.

But medium and short-length hair looks just as glamorous pulled over one shoulder.

It’s a minor adjustment that gives a major change to your style.

Cate Blanchett with a one-sided lob at the 2019 Venice Film Festival

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Lightly spray your strands all over.

Using a larger barrel means larger sections and larger sections mean less time spent styling.

Go for whatever style allows you to maintain good tension on the hair for that side-swept effect!

Joyah Estranda with a curly side-swept hair

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Here, Blake Lively brought back the disco vibes with these 3/4" wrapped curls.

For longer lasting hold, spray your brush with hairspray before combing through.

Here,Chloe Baileywears her locs with a deep side part.

Lori Harvey with side-parted slick updo attends the “Asteroid City” red carpet during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

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Depending on the accessory you choose, it can dictate how casual or formal your look feels.

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Here,Laverne Coxwears a more relaxed side-swept style.

Take your tousled waves from beachy and casual to side-swept and sophisticated, as Brittany Snow has done here.

Senegalese twists with a side part

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To keep bits like this textured and intact, use a touchable medium-hold hairspray.

The end result is a side-swept braid hybrid for a unique take on the classic style.

All you need is gel and a wide-tooth comb to achieve this look at home.

Constance Wu wearing short side-swept hair

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Justine Skye’sponytail braidis positioned higher and groomed to be sleeker than the traditional side braid.

Then, split the pony into two, creating a top and bottom section.

Mold the top section into your desired wave shape to create the appearance of side-swept bangs.

Sandra Bullock with side-swept waves on the red carpet

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Secure with pins at the bends and finish with plenty of strong-hold hairspray.

Simply twist a low side ponytail into aballerina bun, securing it with pins.

Side Swoop

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Short hair can also embody the effortless side-swept look.

Jessica Alba with side-swept blonde waves on the red carpet

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Here, Da’Vine Joy Randolph gave herpixie cuta deep part and C-curled her bangs for a literal swoop effect.

It looked incredibly chic at the 2025 Oscars.

Retro Sweep

Wide-barrel curls loosely pinned into an updo will help you get the side-swept look.

Yara Shahidi with curly side-swept hair

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Leslie Mann with sleek side-swept hair on the red carpet

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Jennifer Lopez with side-swept waves to one side on the red carpet

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Amber Heard with braided-back side-parted hair on the red carept

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Tracee Ellis Ross wearing green blazer and jumbo side-swept braids on the red carpet

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Blake Lively with curly side-swept hair on the red carpet

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Selena Gomez with long and loose side-swept hair on the red carpet

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Chloe Bailey with side-swept locs at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London, England

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Teyonah Parris with side-swept twisted box braids with white flowers on the red carpet

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Kylie Cantrall with red side-parted money pieces at the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

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Emma Watson with slicked down sid-swept hair on the red carpet

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Cara Delevigne

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laverne cox standing at a podium with side swept hair

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Brittany Snow with a middle part faux side-swept look on the red carpet

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Eva Longoria with a side-swept braid on the red carpet

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Nicole Kidman with a side-swept braid and swoop bang on the red carpet

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Coco Jones with sleek side-swept hair at the 2025 Oscars in Hollywood, California

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Charlize Theron with short side-swept hair and a bedazzled headband on the red carpet

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India Hair with a slick-back pixie at the 2024 Venice Film Festival

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Katherine Langford with wavy side-swept hair on the red carpet

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Justine Skye with a long, braided ponytail

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Florence Pugh with a wavy, sculptural side-swept updo.

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Demi Moore with black sleek-straight hair thrown over one shoulder

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Dania Ramirez with a side-swept one-sided bun on the red carpet

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Selena Gomez with a side-parted pin-up retro bob at the 2025 Oscars in Hollywood, California

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Charli D’Amelio with a slicked-back, low ponytail

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Nicole Scherzinger with a tousled wavy wet look hairstyle

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph with short hair and a side swoop at the 2025 Oscars in Hollywood, California

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Sabrina Carpenter with retro side-swept curls in an updo at the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

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