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Hair trends may come and go, but nothing hits closer to home than our preferred hair part.

Hair can be trained, so it’s all about learning which hair part suits you best.

How to Find (and Change) the Part in Your Hair to Switch Up Your Styles

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Of course, that’s easier said than done.

Factors such as yourface shapeand hair texture often come into play when deciding how to best part your hair.

Their insights, below.

Sofia Richie Grainge with long loose waves and middle part

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“The hair should split, and voilatheres your part.”

“Creating a side part is very similar to creating a center part,” Toth says.

Using the pointed end of a rattail comb, create a line.

Kaia Gerber with side part

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Then part the hair on either side.

To create, start by combing hair straight back.

Instead of slicing the comb straight back, glide it diagonally toward one side.

Lori Harvey with deep side part and bouncy lob

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This should be slightly less than one-inch long, unless you prefer less zig-zags.

Then alternate toward the other side.

Continue until you’ve finished the part.

Meg Thee Stallion with Space Buns and zig-zag part

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Factors to Consider When Creating a Part

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Face Shape

Here are some tips on finding a part that best flatters and enhances yourface shape.