What is it about the classic men’s side part? It’s a seemingly simple hairstyle. If you have a comb and decent eyesight, you can easily create an even part. There’s a polished appearance to it, that’s the thing. It’s evocative of the 1950s and early 1960s, back when men wore hats and got their hair trimmed once a week. Who doesn’t love the Don Draper aesthetic?
At the same time, however, the side part is versatile because it works with almost any length of hair, and even though it’s unquestionably office-appropriate, it also makes for a stellar date night hairstyle, as well as a solid everyday ‘do.
Men’s Best Side Part Hairstyles
It’s fun to experiment with the latest hair trends every once in a while, but there are reasons side part hairstyles for men always make a comeback. It’s because they’ve never really gone away.
Side parts fade into the background while fresh hairstyles take center stage for a season or two, but everyone from fashion insiders and men’s style magazines to regular guys keeps returning to the simple side part. It’s timeless now, a classic. It always looks good, even if it isn’t in vogue at the moment. The fact that it sprinkles your appearance with the faintest hint of retro flair is just a bonus.
1. Lifted Top
Most of these short hairstyles with a side part feature low, mid, or high fades. In some cases, like the one above, the transition is not made gradually. Do the same if you want to highlight the styling for the top better.
2. Ultra Long Hair
When you have such long hair, you have plenty of options when it comes to styling. Create a one-sided part, or wear the mane split in the middle on your shoulders. To match your overall look, keep the styling messy, and don’t forget to grab a cool pair of glasses.
3. Side Part with Curls
This gorgeous look draws your attention in a matter of seconds. The first thing that catches the eye is that fabulous top curly section with a slightly diagonal part. The ringlets have volume, and the overall hairstyle shows height and dimension.
4. Businessman Look
As a businessman or a guy who always wants to look professional, even with longer hair, the side part is literally on your side. Part the hair like in the image above and use pomade. Comb the hair to the back. This way, your facial features will be beautifully highlighted.
5. Comb Over
A comb-over is a great way to style your hair when you possess a longer top. Style the part on one side and messily flip the hair towards the back. If you want a more interesting touch, you can go for a mustache and a goatee.
6. Straight Blonde Side Part
Teenager side parts are always more dramatic. In this case, there is a huge difference between the sides and the longer top. So swoop those long tresses to the side and use a straightening iron to make them look flawless. To boost the look, style a few thick highlights.
7. Curly Hairstyle
Having such curly hair can be a bit of a struggle for any man. The key is finding the right haircut and a way to style those ringlets quickly and easily. So keep the hair in medium length and do a side part.
8. Asian Waves
With or without undercuts, block cuts are very popular among Asian men, especially teenagers. Do a side part and flip your hair towards the ear. Use a strong hair fixer and use your hands to lift the roots.
9. Salt and Pepper Hairdo
Embracing your white strands can give your look a new vibe. Coolness, wisdom, and a little bit of casual can live under the same roof. So opt for medium hair that covers your ears, a long beard, and a mustache.
10. Lifted Roots
When you want more dimension and volume for your side part, you need to work on your roots. So grab a product that holds hair and lift that hair using your fingers as a comb. Get a beard and a mustache that frames your mouth.
11. Ginger Swoop To the Side
Such hair colors are really rare and there are many out there that would trade anything to have such a fabulous hair shade. So don’t keep your tresses trimmed short, but find a medium hairstyle that allows you to show off your color.
12. Messy Long Hair
If your hair is wavy, you should consider getting a layered hairstyle with a side part. You will pass the vibe check and will look absolutely stunning. It will have more dimension and volume and will certainly boost your confidence.
13. Long Top
Go for a mid-high fade with a rough transition. For the top, use a pomade and comb your hair slightly on one side and to the back. Keep a clean face for a sharp, neat look.
14. Side Swept Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are fun, cool, and a great way to express your personality. No matter their length, size, or thickness, you can wear them side-swept, in a big bun, or tied up. The whole hairstyle is so low-maintenance, so you won’t have to worry every day about your hairdo.
15. High Top
High-top hairstyles can be formal, casual, or elegant, depending on how you choose to style them. So if you’re going for a professional look, make sure the crown hair has a prominent look. And it looks gorgeous with a fine suit!
16. 80’s Hairstyle
Mullets are the old-school hairstyles men in the 80’s used to wear. Even if teenagers nowadays adapted the hairdo to modern times, there are a few men out there who love sticking with this look.
17. One-Sided Hairstyle for Older Men
At a certain age, your hair may start falling out and you could find yourself with large bald sections around the forehead. A medium hairstyle with side-swept bangs will certainly improve the situation.
18. Hairstyle with Long Sideburns
Sideburns and 80’s looks are back in trend, but they suffered a modern reinterpretation. So if you want to impress with your new hairstyling choice, include a mustache and make those sideburns transform into a small beard.
19. Messy Long Bangs
The focal point of this hairstyle is certainly given by those long one-sided bangs that reach the cheekbones. The hairstyle is asymmetric and an amazing option for those who have a slightly rounded face.
20. Sleek Look
Sleek looks will make any man look professional and elegant. Start by creating the part and while your hair is still damp, apply the pomade. Use a regular comb to make that flawless appearance. If you want to look more experienced, get a short mustache.
21. A Wave Runs Through It
Thinking that all side part hairstyles for men are flat and one-dimensional? Think again. Whether you have a natural curl or if you have to create the volume yourself, adding some height to your part also adds more depth and dimension.
22. Back and to the Side
Side parts are surprisingly versatile because there’s no one way to part your hair. Take a page from JT’s book. Opt for an unconventional take on the part by dividing your hair at a slight angle and combing it back as well as to the side.
23. Timeless and Tempting Gentleman
A simple side part is swoon-worthy. It gives off the faintest hint of preppy charm. To make it your own, you can always add a little swoop or a small pompadour, like Francisco here.
24. The Undercut Part
Undercuts are hot when you part them to the side. This isn’t a buzzed undercut; it’s a closely cropped men’s side part that’s actually ideal for the office, and for off-duty activities as well. The height creates eye-catching volume.
25. Slicked Back
Now that Clooney no longer has Caesar bangs, we can go back to admiring his polished style and movie star good looks. If you, too, have a thick head of hair, a traditional side part might cause your hair to flop over your forehead. Let a lock or two fall, but slick back the rest of it. A light touch of gel or pomade should hold it.
26. Long Side Part
Short hair isn’t a requirement for a side part. An asymmetric haircut like this looks smoldering and dramatic when parted to one side. It’s not a bad idea to ask for layers if you’re interested in a similar style. That takes away some of the weight so the part falls evenly and stays in place. If you’re confused about whether to part on the right or left side, read this research.
27. Gentlemen’s Straight Edge
This is almost a regulation haircut, it’s so precise and clean cut. It’s technically just an undercut, but the close buzz and slicked down part turn it into something else entirely. See? Versatility.
28. Side Part Pompadour
There’s enough lift here to qualify this as a men’s side part with a pompadour. It adds an eye-catching pop to this handsome man’s profile. The fade along the sides is masterful, especially toward the top.
29. Preppy Goes Edgy
The preppy look is clean cut but just careless enough to give off an air of indifference. The variation you see here is actually hiding a little edge, however. Take a look at the asymmetric sides. That’s a minor, subtle detail, but not one you expect to see with a style like this.
30. Swooped to the Side
A little swoop is an eye-popping detail that sprinkles vintage style over your look. This is just an undercut with faded, closely cropped sides. The top is rather long, but you can mimic this side part hairstyle for men with nearly any length.
31. Side-Part Pompadour with Outward Sweep
The long top is brushed outward and back from a pronounced side part, creating a high curved front. Closely shaved sides, a full beard, and a curled mustache complete the style.
32. Straight Side-Flip Hairstyle
Straight dark hair flips across the forehead from a clean side part. Short tapered sides keep the longer top light and controlled.
33. Thick Side-Swept Hairstyle
Dense dark hair is brushed across the top from a natural side part, creating a smooth, full sweep. The sides are cut shorter but left fuller than a skin fade.
34. Elvis-Inspired Side-Part Pompadour
The glossy top rises high from a deep side part and rolls back into a controlled pompadour. Short sides, glasses, and a full beard update the classic Elvis shape.
35. Classic Side-Part Hairstyle
The short dark top is combed flat and neatly across from a visible side part. Closely tapered sides keep the traditional shape clean around the ears.
36. Curly with Faded Sides
Defined curls fall across the top from a loose side part, while the opposite side is cut short. A low fade around the temple gives the curls a cleaner edge.
37. Side Part with Lifted Roots
38. Metallic Aquamarine Side-Part Hairstyle
The roots are lifted high before the dark hair sweeps back and to one side. Longer layers create volume through the front while the sides remain softly controlled.
Metallic aquamarine color covers the collar-length hair from roots to ends. A deep side part and face-framing layers let the blue-green sheen catch across the surface.
39. Messy Side-Part Top with High Fade
The wavy top is loosely swept back from a hard side part, leaving textured sections through the front. A high fade and curled mustache give the relaxed top a sharper frame.
40. Medium Long Hair
Shoulder-length waves fall from a soft side part and frame the face without looking overly styled. This cut works best on medium to thick hair with enough natural movement to hold the loose shape. A light curl cream or sea-salt spray can define the waves while keeping the finish relaxed.
41. High Top Hairstyle
The long top is lifted high and swept across from the side part, while the tapered sides control the bulk. This shape suits thick hair that can support height without collapsing. Blow-dry the top upward and across, then use a firm matte product to hold it in place.
42. Smooth Fade
A glossy copper-brown comb over sits above a smoothly blended mid fade. The clean side part separates the longer top from the shorter sides and keeps the style precise. Pomade adds shine, but the fade will need regular barber visits to maintain the seamless transition.
43. Pink Frizz
Pastel pink hair is worn textured and slightly frizzy on top, with an undercut and drop fade keeping the sides close. The uneven texture gives the color more dimension and prevents the top from looking flat. Use a small amount of matte styling cream and expect frequent color refreshes as pastel pink fades quickly.
44. Casual Ringlets
Loose ringlets fall over the forehead from a subtle side part, creating a full rounded shape on top. The natural edges and longer curls keep the style casual rather than sharply structured. Curl cream and gentle scrunching will define the ringlets without removing their softness.
45. High Fade with Upwards Top
The ginger top is lifted at the front and swept sideways from a defined part, while a high fade exposes the sides. The upward front adds height and keeps the side-swept section from lying flat. Blow-dry against the growth direction and finish with a medium-hold product.
46. Hard Part and Fade
A shaved hard part creates a sharp divide between the slicked top and faded side. The full beard balances the close fade and gives the cut a stronger outline. Use pomade for the sleek finish and schedule regular line-up and fade appointments to keep the edges crisp.
47. Asian Hairstyle
Dense straight hair is combed smoothly from a precise side part, with the edges tapered close around the ear. This style works especially well on straight hair because the part and comb lines remain visible. Apply a light pomade and comb the top into place while it is slightly damp.
48. Continuous Look
The comb over flows into a faded beard, creating one continuous transition from the temple to the jaw. Keeping the top longer adds fullness while the connected fade controls the sides. The hair and beard need to be shaped together so the blend remains even.
49. Student’s Cut
Long layers sweep diagonally across the forehead, with soft highlights making the movement easier to see. The fringe is relaxed and slightly tousled, which suits straight or gently wavy hair. A light styling cream can control flyaways without making the layers stiff.
50. Business High Top
A tall side-part pompadour is paired with a hard part and faded sides for a polished business style. The top needs enough length and density to hold the elevated curve. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a firm product, as this cut takes daily styling to maintain its height.
51. Hairstyle for V Hairline
The hair is lifted and swept away from the point of a V-shaped hairline, using the natural peak to anchor the side part. Added height at the front makes the hairline look intentional instead of concealed. A matte product helps hold the shape without drawing extra attention to the scalp.
52. Razored Design
A slick comb over is separated from the fade by a hard part and two curved razor lines. The added design gives the short side more detail without changing the classic top. Razor lines grow out quickly, so this style needs frequent barber touch-ups.
53. Hard Part with Height
The front is styled into a high pompadour while a clean side part keeps the shape controlled. Thick or medium-density hair will hold the height more easily than fine hair. Blow-dry the roots upward before applying pomade or styling clay.
54. Rounded Hard Part
A curved hard part follows the shape of the head beneath a high-shine comb over. The sharp line-up around the forehead and temple makes the rounded part stand out. Pomade creates the wet finish, while regular edging is needed to preserve the precise outline.
55. Sleek Blonde Trim
Blonde hair is slicked neatly from a side part and paired with an evenly trimmed beard. The smooth finish makes the light color and comb direction easy to see. Use a lightweight pomade for control and keep the sides and beard regularly shaped.
56. Multicolored High Top with Fade
Platinum hair with purple and pink streaks is combed back into a high top above a skin fade. The close sides keep the multiple colors focused on the longer section. This look requires frequent toning, color refreshes, and barber visits to maintain both the shade and fade.
57. Hairstyle for Fine Hair
Fine straight hair is kept short and arranged around a deep side part. The compact length reduces separation between strands, helping the hair appear fuller. Use a small amount of matte paste and avoid heavy products that can flatten the top.
58. Men’s Thick Hair Sided Hairstyle
Thick hair is brushed over in a full pompadour, with the rear view showing the volume through the crown. Tapered sides remove excess bulk and prevent the shape from becoming too wide. Strong blow-drying and a firm styling product are needed to control dense hair.
59. Hairstyle for Rounded Faces
A short side part, shaved line, and high fade create strong angles around a round face. The slightly raised top adds vertical length, while the close sides reduce width. This precise cut is easy to style but needs frequent fade and hard-part maintenance.
60. Medium Surfer Look
Sandy-blonde medium hair is worn tousled with a loose side part and natural movement. The uneven waves suit medium to thick hair that does not need a rigid shape. Work in sea-salt spray and let the hair air-dry or diffuse it for a slightly rough finish.
Side parts are sexy, provided you style them in a way that flatters your hair and face. As you can see, it’s not that hard to find a cut that works. Are you ready to practice your part?
