The Ultimate Guide to Hair Parting Styles: Know Your Options
At StarHair, we believe understanding wig parting styles is key to achieving your most natural look.
Today, let's talk about hair part. Do you know the differences between Free Part, Left Part, Right Part, Middle Part, and C Part in hand-made wig products? What are their respective application scenarios? Is the hair part permanent or temporary? Today, let's talk about this knowledge.
Understanding Wig Parting Basics
First, it's important to know that parting styles only appear on hand-knotted lace wigs. The way hair is knotted onto the lace base creates these natural-looking parts. Here are the four main types we offer:
1. Free Part
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Characteristics:
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Hair flows naturally backward
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Most versatile parting style
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Best For:
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Clients wanting styling flexibility
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Those who frequently change their look
- High-end custom wigs
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StarHair Recommendation: Our HD 13×4 lace wigs offer the most natural free part effect
2. Middle Part
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Characteristics:
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Part is in the center of the head and has a symmetrical shape
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Requires at least 3-inch deep hand-knotted lace area
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Best For:
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Round or square face shapes
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Classic, timeless looks
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StarHair Recommendation: Transparent 5×5 Lace wigs provide perfect middle part definition
3. Side Parts (Left part / Right part)
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Characteristics:
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The hair part is on the left or right side of the wig, with the hair naturally leaning towards one side
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Requires moderate to large hand-knotted lace area
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Best For:
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Oval or heart-shaped faces
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Vintage Hollywood styles
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StarHair Recommendation: Our 13×6 lace front wigs offer beautiful side part options
4. C-Part
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Characteristics:
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Gentle arc resembling the letter "C"
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Requires larger hand-knotted lace area
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Best For:
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Softening facial features
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Romantic, feminine styles
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StarHair Recommendation: HD 13×6 caps with extra parting space
✨Is the hair part permanent? Can it be adjusted?
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Adjustable Hair Parts:
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As we mentioned earlier, the hair part styles are basically blown out with a hair dryer.
- How to change: Spray water on the part and restyle with blow dryer
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Permanent Hair Part:
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Process: Requires pulling out one or two rows of knots
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Result: Permanent hair density reduction in that area
- Recommendation: Have this done professionally to avoid damage
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Understanding different types of hair part and their presentation effects can help you purchase suitable hair extensions more quickly and accurately.