Over the last month, there's been a lot of talk about the way you part your hair [1]. Here's the gist: recently, someone on the internet officially decided that side parts [2] are out and middle parts are the new symbol of coolness, and people on both sides of the debate (including us [3]) had some strong opinions. Yet, there's one style that's being left completely out of the conversation: the zigzag part.

Zigzag parts were popular in the '90s and early 2000s, often worn by stars like Christina Aguilera [4] and Mandy Moore [5], but with all this talk about parts these days, we can completely see why they're making a comeback now. These kind of parts can add something extra to any hairstyle, and they work well for people who might think both side parts and middle parts are a little too plain for their liking.

We're seeing lots of people (rightfully) showing love for zigzag parts on TikTok, so we decided to give them a little more shine. If you're feeling nostalgic and you're in the mood to revisit a forgotten hairstyle, read ahead to see a few takes on the zigzag part trend that we love.

Mandy Moore's Zigzag Part

Christina Aguilera's Zigzag Part

Julianne Hough's Zigzag Part