Now, if you’re here, you’re likely wondering how to decide which part suits you best—while it is ultimately up to personal preference, a few factors can help you nail down the style. Namely, where your part naturally falls, how much volume you crave, and your face shape. Below, hairstylists weigh in on it all. If you notice that your hair doesn’t really grow in a certain direction, which is common with full-bodied, bouncy curls, you might not have a visible natural part. That said, a hair part is by no means mandatory—let the spirals fall where they may for gorgeous volume. In terms of products, you’ll want a wide-tooth comb (or whatever your comb of choice) to brush your hair back, as well as a separate tail comb to slice through the strands and create your precise part. Some sort of styler can also be helpful (thickening spray, leave-in, what have you) to cement the strands and prevent them from bouncing back to their original placement—that’s also where those hair clips come into play. However, there are a few go-to styles experts rely on to flatter certain face shapes and features. Find them below:
