Ever since that big TikTok debate, Gen Z and Millennials have been battling it out over which hairstyle is trendier: the middle parting or the side-parting, respectively. Or, you might be neutral and rock both looks from time to time – I know I do.
One celebrity showing us that she can, in fact, do both (and do them both well) is none other than Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan. The actor wore a hairstyle which actually reminded us a lot of her role as Cady Heron back in 2014.
For old times' sake, here's a look at Lindsay/Cady's hair from the movie:
And below is said recent hairstyle that Lindsay shared in an Instagram selfie – and no, she wasn't wearing pink, sadly:
Very reminiscent of our favourite North Shore High student, wouldn't you say? And when we say favourite, we mean after Janis Ian and Damian Leigh, of course.
In the recently snap, Lindsay's red locks have been styled in a deep side-parting. She's also rocking a face-defining fringe that's serving serious 00s vibes. Forget Mean Girls, is anyone else suddenly remembering MySpace 'scene' era flashbacks? But in the best way possible, ofc. Plus, can we take a moment for the coral lip and cheek combo? Stunning.
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So, with Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox and Dua Lipa all wearing the deep side part, too, it would seem that this would be yet another win for the Millennials...
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
