Crimped waves, wispy tendrils, and space buns are all over the web today as the HairTok community rediscovers past trends. These popular ‘90s hairstyles are everywhere now, proving that fashion is cyclic. But before you rush off to recreate the glam, you might want to learn some handy tricks that make the styling game much easier.
Mastering a zig-zag hair parting is by far the most useful skill in your hair styling routine. And with the recent comeback of ‘90s hair looks, you’ll need those zig-zag partings for a cool-girl glam. Luckily, content creator Sophie Hannah has your back and shows how to make a zig-zag parting with no effort at all.
All you need for this hair parting trick is a fork and a bit of imagination. Yes, you heard it right – it’s possible to make a perfect zig-zag parting with a piece of cutlery that surely lies somewhere in your kitchen. Princess Ariel would approve! The trick is to place the fork just above your forehead as if you’re about to twirl your locks onto the fork like spaghetti. Instead, part your hair down the middle from front to back in a zig-zag motion.
Your root area may seem all frizzy and tangled, but it only proves that you did everything right. As soon as you reach the back of your head, section off the hair with your fingers. The fork works as a tail comb that divides the hair into two sections from the middle. If you take a closer look, you can see that the zig-zag pattern is even and defined.
The comment section under the video is full of nostalgic sentiment, with many users sharing their memories of trying different zig-zag parting methods. “My mom used to part my hair like this when I was like 7,” one user writes. “A comb would do the exact same thing,” another comment says.
As you can see, zig-zag parting was a go-to look for the trendiest hairstyles of the ‘90s. Mandy Moore is the ultimate trend-setter of zig-zag parting with her spiky buns and red hair beads. For her 1995 GQ shot, Cameron Diaz also opted for a zig-zag part to match her edgy look with a spiked choker, latex dress, and red lips.
Our beloved sister witches from “Charmed” also channel ‘90s aesthetics with their fairy hairstyles. Alyssa Milano’s space buns with romantic face-framing tendrils look particularly charming with a zig-zag part.
Today, many celebrities embrace the trend, introducing zig-zag parting in their everyday hairstyles. Bella Hadid chooses a slicked-back hairstyle with a zig-zag part for her weekend in Rome. It makes her hairline look snatched and edgy at the same time. A true trend-setter, indeed!
Take a trip down memory lane with ‘90s zig-zag partings that complement any hairstyle. With this hair hack, recreating the iconic looks couldn’t be easier.
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