Style Hair 23 Trendy Ways to Style a Middle Part For When You're In a Hair Rut By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: @jessiedaoudhair We've all been there: sick and tired of the same old hairstyle we've been wearing for months, if not years. However, before you call up your stylist for an emergency visit, think twice about immediately going for those baby bangs. There's no need to jump off the proverbial hair-cutting cliff, especially if you're not so sure what you want. For all of the indecisive, uninspired, or just plain scaredy-cat salon goers out there, we've got a compromise that doesn't require a single snip: You can refresh your locks instantly by simply changing your part. Maybe it's time to explore a middle part. There's something so effortlessly stylish about a straight-down-the-center part, no matter if you're working with pin-straight strands or voluminous curls. Previously the hottest look of the 1970s, it gives off an instant "cool girl" attitude and frames the face in a most flattering way. So if you're feeling humdrum about your current 'do, consider switching things up with one of these middle part hairstyles. We rounded up 23 dashing ways to style middle part hair to get you started, from fabulously fresh cuts to the best ways to accessorize. 01 of 23 Waved Chin Bob @kaansayar1 Make a middle part pop even more with a crisp cut featuring sharp, blunt ends. One of our favorite lengths is a bob that hits just below the chin. 02 of 23 Retro Curly Pony @ashleyantoinebeauty Play with your texture by smoothing down a low pony and fluffing up those curly ends. It's the day-to-night look every girl needs. 03 of 23 No-Hassle Headband @nikkilee901 Dabble in the world of retro accessories with a printed silk scarf headband. It feels like a modern Rosie the Riveter. 04 of 23 Rounded Bob @natalieannehair Another attention-grabbing bob option: this rounded, chin-hugging cut accentuated with a simple middle part and subtle babylights. 05 of 23 Micro Bob @salsalhair Short hair and bangs make a middle part more exciting than ever. Ask for piecey fringe and a cheekbone-grazing length. 06 of 23 Topsy-Tail Braid @thisislaurendavis Headbands are back, baby. Accessorize a topsy-turvy braid with a trendy new pick, and you're set with a quick fix. 07 of 23 Face-Framing Fringe @mizzchoi It's a classic for a reason. This tame take on a shag haircut is just the thing to get you out of a hair rut. 08 of 23 Relaxed Low Ponytail @veronica_nunez Keep your ponytail sweet and low, making sure to pull out wispies to frame the face. 09 of 23 Tendril Topknot @veronica_nunez If you're styling second-day hair (or, let's be honest, third-day hair), reach for the dry shampoo and sweep up your locks into a sassy topknot. 10 of 23 Curtained Low Ponytail @nikkilee901 Talk about a show-stopping look that dresses up a simple middle-part hairstyle for any occasion. Add a thin ribbon around the base of the ponytail for extra flair. 11 of 23 Curly Bangs @leysahairandmakeup When in doubt, a little fringe goes a long way, and a middle part provides the perfectly symmetrical canvas upon which to put them. 12 of 23 Curtain Bangs @studiolioness Bardot bangs can add tons of personality to any length, but they do require a middle part to achieve that super curtained, balanced look. 13 of 23 Festive Crown Braid @brittsully Frame your face (and middle part!) with a dreamy crown braid. It's the perfect party look. 14 of 23 70s Feathered Hair @jessiedaoudhair Farrah Fawcett would approve of this remake of her signature hairstyle. It can be achieved by asking for plenty of layering throughout. For styling, put hair in curlers going away from the face and flip your head upside-down to shake them out. 15 of 23 Free-Styling Barrettes @ashleyantoinebeauty Running late? It takes about three seconds to slide these trendy clips into your hair. You'll instantly look like you made an effort. 16 of 23 Layered Mid-Length @natalieannehair For a head full of curls, layers are a no-brainer for helping along your natural volume and bounce. From there, a middle part makes it easy to keep the body of your curls balanced and equally dispersed. 17 of 23 Knotted Pony @nikkilee901 Kick up your ponytail game with a few—totally intentional—knots. 18 of 23 Flippy Angles @chrisjones_hair For the gals who love something short, simple, but still sassy, a slightly angled bob offers all of the above. Use your straightener or curling iron to flip out the ends when styling. 19 of 23 Space Buns @kayleymelissa A middle part is a must-have for this summer-ready style. 20 of 23 Breezy Long Layers @kelcey901 A middle part gives you the perfect opportunity to frame your face in a super flattering way, and long, airy layers are the perfect way to do that on a longer length. 21 of 23 Scrunchie Topper @scunci Because a scrunchie makes any look a little more fun—you can throw this on to go to the grocery or wear it out on a girls' night. 22 of 23 Double Buns @thisislaurendavis Double the buns, double the fun. A middle part makes sure that both of your low buns are equal in size. 23 of 23 Quick Half-Up @brittsully A bun cuff instantly makes any look more stylish. Start with your fingers at your temples and draw them up into a half-topknot. Voilá! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit