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Side part

Classic side part: neat medium-short hair combed to one side with a clean parting line and tidy tapered sides.

  • Length: Medium
  • Vibe: Office ready
  • Hair types: straight, wavy
  • Needs on top: about 5 cm (2.0 in)
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What to tell your barber

In English

  1. Sides: scissor-over-comb or a #3 taper, kept neat over the ears.
  2. Top: 2.5–3 inches, length kept even for a clean side sweep.
  3. Part: on the natural parting side; a light razor line is optional.
  4. Style: comb to the side with a light-hold cream.

हिंदी में (in Hindi)

  1. साइड: कैंची-कंघी से या #3 टेपर, कानों के ऊपर साफ़।
  2. ऊपर: 2.5–3 इंच, एक जैसी लंबाई ताकि साइड में साफ़ कंघी हो।
  3. मांग: नेचुरल मांग वाली तरफ़; चाहें तो रेज़र से हल्की लाइन।
  4. स्टाइल: हल्की क्रीम से साइड में कंघी।

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Frequently asked questions

What is a side part?

Classic side part: neat medium-short hair combed to one side with a clean parting line and tidy tapered sides.

How do I ask my barber for a side part?

Sides: scissor-over-comb or a #3 taper, kept neat over the ears. Top: 2.5–3 inches, length kept even for a clean side sweep. Part: on the natural parting side; a light razor line is optional. Style: comb to the side with a light-hold cream.

How do I ask for a side part in Hindi?

साइड: कैंची-कंघी से या #3 टेपर, कानों के ऊपर साफ़। ऊपर: 2.5–3 इंच, एक जैसी लंबाई ताकि साइड में साफ़ कंघी हो। मांग: नेचुरल मांग वाली तरफ़; चाहें तो रेज़र से हल्की लाइन। स्टाइल: हल्की क्रीम से साइड में कंघी।

Will a side part suit my hair?

It works best on straight and wavy hair. You need about 5 cm (2.0 inches) of hair on top for the barber to cut it. The quickest way to know is to preview a side part on your own photo before the cut.

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