A middle parting is a great and quick way to switch up your hairstyle without needing to change your entire look. The added beauty of having curly hair is that a center part seldom looks very harsh as the curls help soften the style.

A parting is usually used to frame the face, and it will often highlight and draw attention to the area where the parting falls. For example, in the case of a center part – it will showcase right down the middle of the face, which can sound daunting!

If the idea of a bold and stark center part scares you, you can try and set the parting slightly off center (only by around half an inch) and it will still look like a center parting, but it will not appear as unforgiving.

Side partings tend to be more popular as they are thought to be more fashionable and aesthetically pleasing. But this is not always the case, especially when you have naturally bountiful and curly hair.

The big drawback, however, is that curly hair can be difficult to part. By separating the locks, especially when wet, you will often be pulling apart naturally formed curls which can create unwanted frizz.

How To Middle Part Curly Hair

• The key to sleek and natural curls is to leave them alone as much as possible. This means setting your middle parting BEFORE you wash your hair when it is still dry.
• Gently wash and condition your curly hair as you would normally do but pay attention not to disturb your middle parting.
• Comb your hair once washed and towel dried with the parting still in place and your curls will sit and form – without frizz – where they are.
• A perfectly straight middle parting is not always necessary when you have a big mop of beautiful curls – often a more natural and haphazard parting can help add lift at the roots.
• If you do want a more defined and straight parting, then use the sharper end of a styling brush or even a pencil to separate the hair and get a more distinct part. However, it is still best to do this before you wash, while your hair is still dry.
• Make sure that you choose the best cut to help your hair. Curly hair can range from super tight curls to loose waves to a gradual kink, so speak to your stylist about how to get the best cut so that your style sits well.
• Layering curly hair is key to get a beautiful and soft look – especially if your hair is thick and long. Layering prevents a heavy and lank look and can provide texture without frizz.
• Condition your hair to ensure that it remains moisturized as this is a good combatant against frizz.