25 Cute Side Hairstyles
Side hairstyles were a big hit in the 80’s and 90’s. Although they are still popular today, back then you had women rocking neon hair scrunchies, oversized bows, and crazy colored hair extensions. Today the style is a lot more sleek and chic, inspired by the runways and the magazines. We love to see these older styles reappearing and mixed with today’s fashion. Celebrities like Rita Ora, Nicki Minaj, and Black Lively have been rocking some side hairstyles that we absolutely love. Side swept hairstyles can be worn in a formal environment or worn with your favorite ripped jeans, a loose fitting shirt, and your favorite booties to give it a dressed down look. Add things like curls or waves to add texture to your hair or embellishments to give it a bit of sparkle. We have put together a list of 25 Cute Side Hairstyles, side braid hairstyles and even shaved sides hairstyles for long hair and short hair. We hope you’ll give one of them try.
1Side Swept blonde style with curls
Rita Ora is looking stunning in this side-swept style with soft curls. This is perfect for a glam look like the one pictured here on the red carpet. She is known for her great style and of course her amazing voice. Being widely popular overseas she definitely brings a new sense of fashion to the american scene. We love how she paired this with a bold lip.
2Retro side swept curls
3Side Braid Hairstyles: Messy side braid
4Curly side ponytail with crown braid
Here we have this gorgeous low curly side ponytail. This look is completed with a slim crown braid. We love how this look is paired with with cute dainty chandelier earrings. Sometimes it is best to keep things super simple. We love extravagant pieces but your true beauty shines through when you keep things minimal.
5Rihanna side french braid
6Faux braided undercut
Not ready to completely go for the undercut? Try this faux side braided undercut. This is sure to make a statement wherever you go. What’s the best thing about hair? That’s right options. Everyone is not ready to let go of their locs so this faux braided style is the perfect alternative no matter what age. Add soft waves to the ends of the hair to give it texture.
7French braid
8Volumized side ponytail
We love this side swept ponytail with a deep side part that Beyonce is wearing. The dark and light brown against this scarlet colored dress flows perfectly. Adding these stunning diamond earrings really jazzed up the look. beyonce can put together such a simple look and look absolutely stunning this goes to show that it is all about how you present yourself. “Wear the clothes don’t let the clothes wear you”.
9Shaved side hairstyles: Sleek undercut with side swept bang
10Under cut edgy bun
11Side bangs hairstyles: Taper cut with side swept bang
Rihanna is infamous for rocking her short cuts. Here she has the sides of her hair tapered and the focal point is her full side swept bang. This style is edgy but can be made chic by adding curls. This style is edgy with a touch of sexy. If you want to bring out your alter ego look to Rihanna for inspiration.
12Bumped Taper cut
13Side bun hairstyles: Elegant side bun
14Curly Side bun
15Jumbo side halo braid
16Flat twist with a ballerina side bun
Yes twist are still in. We love these flat twist that are then pinned into a side bun. This style is easy and requires little to no maintenance. This is perfect for the girl on the go. Flat twist are a great alternative to braids they cause way less stress to the hair where as braids tend to pull at the hair.
17Spicy curly bun with split side bangs
18Side ponytail hairstyles: Sleek low ponytail
19Side swept bang ponytail
20High side ponytail
21Side braided Mohawk
22Natural hair curly side ponytail
A simple but one of the classics long hairstyles for black women and for curly haired girls – A low side curly ponytail. This look is simple and quick. It doesn’t require you to use heat to manipulate your hair so it is perfect to length retention. Use a method called the LOC method to maintain moisture in your hair. You apply a leave-in, oil, and a heavy cream base product which leaves your hair soft and moisturized for days.
23Ponytail Mohawk
24Braided Mohawk
Turn your boring single braids into this fierce Mohawk braids . Simply twist and pin the top to your desire. Then pin each side back to get the Mohawk look.