Super duper awesome hair Astrid! Your smile says it all! I am a big fan!!!

Wow, it looks great! I think it might just take you a few days to get used to the different part.

Side part = grown up and sophisticated!

I love it! It looks wonderful!

Look really terrific! I like the side part - and yes, I think you'll like the way it feels in a couple of days too

Step away from those hairpins! I can't believe the difference that a side part makes--you look gorgeous and very grownup.

I love the side part on you. It softens your face and is very flattering. I do not think you should pin it down as that would take the softness away.

This is air dried? Wow, it looks so nice, Astrid! As I was looking at your other pictures I found myself wondering how a side part would look - and there it is!
I think the side part really adds to your grown up look

Nodding along with texstyle and Suz -- the side part makes a huge difference in bumping up the sophistication factor. Truth is, not many women are truly flattered by a middle part -- a side part draws more attention to the eye, while a middle part tends to accentuate the nose.

I really like the new style and I think you'll like it too once it settles in. Well done!

Thanks everyone! Just washed them the first time and managed to retain the side part. So far so good. I talked with my family yesterday via Skype and they liked it too.

@Janet
That's really interesting with the eyes and the nose. I've never thought about it like that, but I think you're right.

It looks very chic Astrid

I think this stylist is a keeper...

Great tweak, while still being authentic to your style.

I like the side part! Janet's explanation makes sense.

Thanks!

Here are some full length pics of today, after the first wash and being outside on a sometimes quite windy day. It still feels a bit strange, but I'm getting used to it...

Wow! I really like your hair with side part, Astrid. I was off the forum for a few days so I may have missed some posts but I am wondering if you want to let your hair grow a little bit. May be shoulder length?

Thanks Mona! And yes, that was the plan, to let it grow to just above the shoulders.

I think it looks great Astrid. Isn't it interesting how just a small tweak the part can change a look?

It's adorable!!! The side part makes you look so sophisticated and older (in a good way!).

Great improvement, Astrid! Your stylist did a fine job!