Which parting suits me best?

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Help me settle a decades old quandary. Do I look better with a centre or side parting? Apologies for weird lighting in the side parting pic.

I usually wear it a centre parting but occasionally toy with a side. But all this talk lately of side partings (along with a billion other things I thought until now were quite benign) being ageing I've been even more preoccupied with this obviously very important issue

You look beautiful both ways, but I prefer the softer, side parting.

I've been having this dilemma too (obviously I am more influenced by current media discussions than I like to admit!)

I like side on you better, although both look good.

Thank you!

It's strange but when I look in the mirror, I prefer centre. But when I see photos of myself, I think side looks better. Hence the indecision.

I think I probably have too much time on my hands what with lockdown and all!

Side I think.

@blisstwins

You look beautiful both ways, but I prefer the softer, side parting.

This totally!

Your hair is lovely by the way!

@Orchidflower1 thank you, that actually made my day. My poor hair is menopausal-thinning and I cut it myself because the last time I went to a hairdresser 15 years ago they made such a mess of it I've never gone back to one. It could probably do with some TLC!

Honestly your hair looks full and has a lovely shape to it.

Mine is poker straight - I get that from my Dad’s side of the family, it’s a genetics thing!

The side one is lovely. You have amazing hair.

Menopausal thinning? You look like you're in your 30s. Side, btw.

Side looks best imo

Side looks better

Both look fab but i actually prefer the middle parting. I think if you gave the roots a little more volume for the middle parting it would look even better. Just a shake with your fingers.

Side.

I hate this thing about middle partings being younger and trendier. They don’t suit everyone. I look like a 70s hippie with one. It instantly makes me look ancient.

I like the side on you better. However both are a good look on you.

I am the same, been wondering since the chat about partings last week, tried to go centre but have gone back to side. I have to accept that as usual I am not on trend

Side, definitely. You could even go more to the side and angle the parting so that as you go toward the back it veers toward the centre a little.

I'm an old goth at heart and love the Morticia/Vampire's Wife centre parting look, which is why I've stuck with it for years. Came as quite a shock to know I was fashionable! Being trendy has never been a priority for me, in fact I've always liked being a bit 'different'. I'm not sure a centre parting makes anyone look younger really - just at the moment, perhaps it makes you look more fashionable, which in turn may be perceived (by some) as more youthful.

Side.

I’ve been taking hair vitamins from Holland & Barrett called “StarPower”. They’re gummies and taste LUSH. Plus my hair had never been thicker. Even my eyelashes are getting longer. And I have so much more energy now, it’s unreal.

Love, a fellow menopausal ex-Goth

Side definitely and may I say what a fine looking woman you are

@Apileofballyhoo

Menopausal thinning? You look like you're in your 30s. Side, btw.

I'm 49 in August and I think I love you

@MacbookHoHoHo eyelashes getting longer you say? Off to Google. My eyelashes look like anorexic spider legs, they're pathetic.

I say side parting too

@Gatekeeper you're someone else I think I love! Thank you

You really do look amazing. All that Gothy sunshine-avoidance and thick white make-up (if you were anything like me) has left your skin frozen in time!

You're 49 !
Faints.

You look amazing - not a wrinkle or a crinkle.
Have you had Botox or anything done ?
I think a fringe would suit you.

@LadyEloise no Botox or anything, just lots of sun avoidance/sunscreen as @MacbookHoHoHo suggested! I've had a fringe in the past but it's hard work as my hair is quite thin at the front and has an annoying wave there too. Looked quite nice when I'd spent ages on it but the second any humidity/rain hit it it looked awful. I've always been a bit conscious of my massive forehead and I liked how it concealed it. But ultimately I'm just too lazy for the commitment required!