Side Swept Hairstyles From Hollywood & Bollywood You Need to See

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When it comes to hairstyles, Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities are our perfect inspirations. With the gazillion hairstyles they experiment with, we get that many ideas to choose from. However, the safest bet has always been the side-swept hairstyles. Apart from the fact that it suits most face types, side-swept hairstyles also have a wide variety of styles to choose from. If you’re someone that likes the side-swept hairstyles or feel that they suit your face, then this list of Bollywood and Hollywood inspired hairstyles are just perfect for you.

The occasion that you are getting ready for, matters a lot when it comes to side swept hairstyles or any other hairstyle for that matter. Be it open hair hairstyles or otherwise, your choice of hairstyle must take into consideration, the outfit you’re planning to wear, the bridal jewellery you’ll match with it and lastly what suits the shape of your face and makes it look more defined. So here’s a list of our favourite side swept hairstyles that we have loved on our favourite Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities. Take a cue and choose the perfect pick for your big day.

Side Swept Bump Hairstyle

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The bump hairstyles have been around for quite some time now, but what’s amusing is how this half pinned back hairdo with side-swept hair and a bump makes for one of the easiest choices for brides that wish to go for a hassle-free hairstyle.

Apart from making your face look slimmer, this one also allows you to pin as much hair as you wish and leave the rest open. While they aren’t an ideal choice for a very formal function, brides can go for side-swept hairstyles like these for the smaller functions like Haldi.  

Side Swept Hairstyles with Slick Waves

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Brides with short or medium length hair, this side-swept hairstyle is exactly what you’ve been looking for all these years. It is simple, uncomplicated and yet so graceful and gorgeous. While the slick side parting makes for a perfect choice for women that have a broader forehead, the natural waves in the hairstyle makes it look very natural.

You can opt for something like this on your engagement night with a cocktail gown that does not require an over the top bun. While staying natural is key, this is one of the side-swept hairstyles that is simple to achieve and also goes with everything you wear. 

Side Swept Braids

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Side-swept hairstyles have a charm of their own, and it goes without saying that they make for one of the most versatile hairstyles that do not just look good on most face cuts but also works for all kinds of functions, parties and weddings. However, the side-swept braids are not one of the formal hairstyles and are rather more on the messy side.

The messy fishtail with side-swept hair left loose looks good with western outfits or on informal occasions. Try it for your BFF’s Mehndi or Haldi function as it will be the perfect time to sport something spunky and casual like this. 

The Slick Side Ponytail

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We categorize women under two types; one that like open hair hairstyle and the other that prefers to keep their hair tied even at big occasions. While both are just about their personal preferences, some women really feel like handling open hair hairstyles is a tough task. Well, this slick side ponytail is one of the perfect side-swept hairstyles for them to try on this wedding season.

It is simple to crack and also makes your face look fuller. So all you brides and bridesmaids out there that wish to make your face look plumper or better shaped for the camera, this is Bollywood’s favourite hairstyle and will become yours too instantly.  

Side Swept Vintage Blow Dry

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The biggest difference between the hairstyles of today and the so-called vintage hairstyles is that the former is not applicable to all, while the latter is probable to suit all face shape, occasions, and outfits.

The vintage side-swept hairstyles look classy that will never go out of style, just like this classic vintage blow-dry that have out curls which work for short hair, medium hair as well as long hair women. While it may seem like an easy hairstyle to crack, make sure that the hair swept on the side fall perfectly on your face to complement your features and make you look gorgeous on your big day.  

Side Swept Beach Curls

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Most women born with poker straight hair seem to be obsessed with curls, just like the ones with curls envy poker straight or wavy hair. While being jealous of what you don’t have is human, fulfilling your wishes on important occasions like your best friend’s wedding seems like the right thing to do. So all you women that love curls here are one of the most gorgeous side-swept hairstyles that you can pair along with your indo-western outfits or cocktail gowns.

The side swept beach curls look dramatic and must be paired with an outfit that is dramatic too. While they look the best when done on medium length hair, if you’re attending a beach wedding then you must not give this hairstyle a second thought and go for it immediately.  

The Mid Length In curls

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Most women with mid-length hair feel out of options when it comes to side-swept hairstyles. Well, we beg to disagree because there are some simple side-swept hairstyles that look absolutely breath-taking on women with medium length hair.

This classic in curl hairstyle is the biggest example of all as they look much more complex than they really are. This one will go well with cocktail gowns and are sure to make you look poised and graceful in them. So try these for the next big occasion and stop complaining about not having options because this is definitely going to become your go-to hairstyle from now on. 

The Slick Side Open Hair Hairstyle

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Love your long hair and prefer keeping them open on all important occasions? Then this is what you have been looking for. The slick side hairstyle is for those that love flaunting straight long hair. Add hair accessories like dainty hairpins to secure the side-swept hair from troubling you at all times and you are good to go for any event, occasion or function.

Be it your corporate events in a pantsuit, or formal ones in a saree, the slick side-swept hairstyles work for all of them and even your wedding scenes. So think no further and buy pretty hairpins to match your outfit and you’re good to go.  

Side Swept Voluminous Waves

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Now here’s another hairstyle that suits almost every face type and makes for one of the most versatile side-swept hairstyles. The voluminous waves look good on all hair lengths while pulling the hair back on the other side and securing it with pin makes it an easy to carry hairstyle as well.

Apart from making your face look more chiselled, this is one of the most common and easy to carry side swept hairstyles that match all attires and every occasion. For brides and bridesmaids that feel under-confident to carry open hair hairstyles, give this a try as we promise it to keep you comfortable and looking pretty till the very end of the night. 

The Slick Chignon Bun

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Bun hairstyles have always been in and can never go out of style for the love women have for a neatly tied bun. It makes their face look pretty while keeping them absolutely hassle-free and that’s more than enough to convince them for good side swept hairstyles. The chignon bun is one of the most common bun hairstyles, but the slick side only adds to its glamour quotient making it more appropriate to be carried with Indian outfits for weddings.

This one is for the brides and bridesmaids that have too much of moving around to do and want their hair to not move an inch. Just pair one of the chunkiest Jhumkas you have with this slick chignon bun and you’re good to attend any wedding function with any outfit on, whether traditional or otherwise.  

While all the side-swept hairstyles we have been crushing on are rather simple, they have a charm of their own which is sure to make you stand apart in the crowd. Apart from completing your look they also hold the power to transform your personality according to your look. So be careful with what you’re choosing and make sure that it adds to your personality rather than just completing the look. If need be, adapt your favourite Bollywood or Hollywood hairstyles and add a touch of your own to make it one of a kind.

Which of these Bollywood/Hollywood side swept hairstyles have you been crushing on? Tell us in comments which one will you choose for the next big occasion and how will you make it your own.