{"id":115004,"date":"2026-08-21T10:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=115004"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:36:19","slug":"this-cringy-millennial-hair-style-is-officially-coming-back-in-style-and-were-here-for-it","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/this-cringy-millennial-hair-style-is-officially-coming-back-in-style-and-were-here-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"This “Cringy” Millennial Hair Style Is Officially Coming Back in Style \u2014 And We’re Here For It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo by PG\/Bauer-Griffin\/GC Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At some point between your third quarantine banana bread and your first post\u2011vax spritz, Gen Z logged onto TikTok and declared your entire head cheugy. The side part hairstyle you had worn to internships, weddings, and your ex\u2019s birthday drinks was suddenly grouped with skinny jeans and the crying\u2011laughing emoji as evidence that you were basically ancient.<\/p>\n

Plenty of women tried to comply. You wrestled your hair into a dead\u2011center middle part, stared at your reflection, and thought, Is this my villain origin story? Then you threw it into a claw clip and pretended not to care as the comments kept calling side parts \u201ccringy millennial hair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yes, The Side Part Hairstyle Is Officially Back<\/h2>\n

Here is the plot twist: Spring\/Summer 2026 belongs to the side part. After a solid five\u2011year image exile, every major signal \u2013 New York Fashion Week, Grammys hair, Victoria\u2019s Secret runway, your For You Page \u2013 says the side part hairstyle has fully re\u2011entered the chat.<\/p>\n

Celebrity stylists are treating it as the easiest switch of the year. Side parts are turning up on Zendaya\u2019s bixie, Selena Gomez\u2019s glossy blowout, and Bella Hadid\u2019s sleek low buns. When Beyonc\u00e9 wore a razor\u2011sharp side part for her Super Bowl performance, it read as a press release from the universe: the look is powerful, polished, and very much alive again.<\/p>\n

What Makes The 2026 Side Part Different<\/h2>\n

The 2010s side part sat somewhere near your ear and screamed \u201cI own three Urban Decay Naked palettes.\u201d The SS26 version is subtler. Think a one\u2011to\u2011two\u2011finger shift off center that creates lift without swallowing half your forehead. It is a soft side part, not an emo curtain.<\/p>\n

Back then, hair was flat\u2011ironed within an inch of its life, sprayed, and shellacked. Now, stylists are obsessed with touchable movement. \u201cSide partings work beautifully with almost any hairstyle \u2013 a curly, textured, blown out look, a voluminous bob, a sleek bob, a low ponytail or long layered hair,\u201d celebrity hairstylist Carl says. The new rule: bends, waves, or natural texture that move when you do.<\/p>\n

That severe, ruler\u2011straight part line is retired. To keep things modern, pros love a diagonal part that starts around the middle of your eyebrow and drifts back toward the crown. It tricks the eye, adds volume at the front, and looks almost accidental \u2013 like your hair just fell<\/em> that way while you were doing something more interesting.<\/p>\n

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Demi Lovato attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney’s “Camp Rock 3” at Walt Disney Studios on August 10, 2026 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How To Style A Modern Side Part For Your Hair Type<\/h2>\n

Straight Or Fine Hair<\/h3>\n

Blow\u2011dry hair with a round brush, lifting at the roots on the heavier side of your part. Create a loose bend through the lengths, then brush it out for a lived\u2011in finish. A light texturizing spray adds bounce without stiffness.<\/p>\n

Wavy Hair And Bouncy Blowouts<\/h3>\n

Let your natural wave pattern do the flirting. Create your side part while hair is damp, blow\u2011dry with a large brush or rollers, then brush everything out so it feels swishy, not prom\u2011curl perfect. Keep the part soft, not carved.<\/p>\n

Curly And Coily Textures<\/h3>\n

Apply your usual leave\u2011in and curl product, then set your part where your curls naturally want to fall. Clip the roots on the fuller side while hair dries to build lift instead of volume only at the ends. You get a glamorous, asymmetrical silhouette with zero crunch.<\/p>\n

Short Cuts And Bobs<\/h3>\n

On a bob or bixie, a side part instantly adds shape. Ask your stylist to cut subtle layers toward the front so the hair collapses into a chic swoop instead of a stiff flap. Tuck the lighter side behind your ear for an effortless, French\u2011girl energy.<\/p>\n

Updos And Ponytails<\/h3>\n

For work or weddings, pair a low ponytail or chignon with a clean side part and a tiny bit of lift at the front. Leave one soft piece out over the brow if you want romance, or slick everything back with shine serum for a sharp, quiet\u2011luxury feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":115006,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[30],"yoast_head":"\nThis "Cringy" Millennial Hair Style Is Officially Coming Back in Style \u2014 And We're Here For It - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/this-cringy-millennial-hair-style-is-officially-coming-back-in-style-and-were-here-for-it\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"This "Cringy" Millennial Hair Style Is Officially Coming Back in Style \u2014 And We're Here For It\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"At some point between your third quarantine banana bread and your first post\u2011vax spritz, Gen Z logged onto TikTok and declared your entire head cheugy. 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