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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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