If you want to try a centre part but are worried about it looking too extreme, try doing a smaller part instead for a softer look. Start your part in the middle at the hairline and veer slightly off-centre to the side (or brush it all the way back into a ponytail or top knot, as shown above) as you work your way back. Another trick? Part your hair down the middle but use your fingers to create a not-too-perfectly-straight part. How to Do a Middle Part If You Have a Widow's Peak Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez