There are some (make that many) beauty trends we’ve thrown in the ‘looked better on the model’ basket, like Rodarte’s hectic multi-pierced brows (ok, we saw that one coming), bleached brows and, on the more wearable side, the centre part.

You know the one – bang-on, dead straight down the middle with messy ends and a casual kink around the face to make it look like it just… happened.

But if, like us, you’ve tried it on yourself after one too many show seasons, you’ll know it’s one of those things that looks easy, but it’s totally not. Our version always seems slightly off centre, a little bit wonky or just flat and unflattering around the face like a flashback from a bad school photo.

People will tell you it’s not for everyone and it depends on your face shape, but we think they’re wrong.

We found a little trick to get it right every time without looking like you’ve even tried.

Follow these steps and you’ll be all like #iwokeuplikethis

Looking in the mirror, put one finger in the centre of your head at the hairline.

With the other hand, use a comb to draw a straight line and part hair evenly.

Tip: keeping the finger in place gives you an obvious guideline to stick to when looking in the mirror.

Separate the hair, pop a bit of texturising powder into the roots and then use your fingertips to push-back on the hair and create some volume.

step 2

Now use the palm of your hand to push the front section forward.

You want to train the hair to sit down at the front rather than flicking up.

Spritz a bit of salt spray onto your hands and rub the ends of the front sections of your hair between your fingers to create texture.

Bending these sections backwards as you do it will direct the hair off your face and give just the right amount of flick at the ends.

step 4

See? It’s all about the texture, baby.

you're done!

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