Party Hairstyles for New Year's Eve

I'm going to a low-key party. Should I still dress up for New Year's Eve?

If it makes you feel happy to get dressed up - do it! If you're anything like me, then adding some sparkle to your outfit gives you the feeling that it's going to be a good night. If there's any time to wear whatever makes you feel happy and celebratory, it's New Year's Eve. So go for it! 

Even if you are just heading to a friend's house, or celebrating at home with a handful of people, if you dress up, then it will bring an uplifting sense of fun to the party. 

I do sometimes find it hard to make a decision about what to wear (there are too many pieces in my wardrobe I love, that really want an outing!), but the process of choosing, and putting together a party outfit, is all part of the celebratory fun. 

How should I style my hair for New Year's Eve?

OK - so you've finally chosen your party outfit after pulling out all of your favourite pieces from your wardrobe. Let's not forget about your party hairstyle!

You're probably doing your own hair - and this is where hair accessories are brilliant. With very little effort, a jewelled headband or a strategically placed sparkly hair clip can make you feel like you've had a transformative hair experience, all without having to step foot in a salon. 

I'm not particularly good at braiding, or styling my hair, and that is why I love Hair Accessories so much - you can pop on a headband, or put some hair slides behind your ear, and hey presto - you have a Party Hairstyle. 

Your Party Hairstyles Top 5 is here!

So here are my Top 5 Tips for creating an easy, but eye-catching Party Hairstyle.

Each of these hairstyles is very easy to create, and will only require five or ten minutes. It's always good to have a second mirror to hand, so that you can see the back of your head after you have created the hairstyle. 

1) Wear your hair half up with a Head Chain

For this laid-back-luxe hairstyle I've used our classic gold chain headband.

It's elasticated so it's very comfortable, and the elastic has the added benefit of allowing you to create volume at the crown of your head (as you can see in the photo above here).

To create this chic, half up hairstyle, you simply place the gold head chain on top of your head (over the hair).

Then take the front strands of hair, pull them back with a small twist so that they are off your face and sit loosely over your ears (as you can see in the photo above). 

Next simply pull the strands of hair over and then through the elastic. Then gather up some more hair from behind your ears, and pull that over and through the elastic too.

Your hair covers most of the elastic, but you can leave a good section of the hair down too, to create a half up hairstyle, as we have in the photo above. 

It's a glamorous, but laid-back hairstyle, that works just as well with a vintage blazer as it does with a little black dress. 

2) Wear a Sparkly Headband with your hair pinned back

This party hairstyle is great whatever your hair type. If you have fine hair, it gives the potential of extra volume at the crown. If you have thick hair, then it's a great way to tame your hair, and let the jewelled headband do the talking!

To create this style we've used our sparkly headband in navy blue. It's a classic colour that is always in style, and the beaded effect means it is delightfully sparkly for New Year's Eve too!

To create this hairstyle, start by back-combing your hair at the crown. Then bring the top layer of hair over the back-combing, and use hairspray to keep the style in place. This step is particularly good if you have fine hair like me. 

If you have thick hair, you may want to skip this, and go straight to the next step.

To pin the hair back, simply pull some strands from the front, and pull them right to the back of the head. Use hair grips to pin the strands on top of each other, to create a pretty and relaxed, party hairstyle. 

For extra glam, add a gentle wave to your hair as we have in our photo here. 

If you don't have time to pin your hair back, then don't stress. Jewelled Headbands are brilliant with a simple hair down hairstyle too (with or without the back-combing at the crown).

A simple hair down hairstyle is my favourite when I am in a rush as it's so easy, your hair just needs a quick brush, pop the headband on and you've got yourself a head-turning party hairstyle!

3) Wear a Small Hair Clip on one side

 

This is another favourite, go-to hairstyle that I wear frequently. I love to wear a small hair clip on one side. This style feels more low-key than a headband, but it still feels like a gorgeous, sparkling party hair style.

For this hairstyle I've chosen my star hair clip in silver or gold, for a pretty and uplifting party hairstyle, that will keep your hair secure as you dance the night away!

There's something about asymmetric hairstyles that I love. Having your hair loose and flowing on one side, but pinned back on the other holds a glamorous allure. Wearing my hair this way makes me feel as if I've stepped into Studio 54 (yes it's definitely going to be a good night!)

We've also added a wave to the hair in the photo above, for extra glam. However this style looks striking with straight hair too, and works well whether you have long hair like me, or a short bob. 

If you have fine hair like me, follow this simple trick to ensure your hair clip stays in place all night and don't slip out! 

4) Wear your Hair Half Up Half Down with a Statement Hair Clip

 

This classic hairstyle is always in style! A go-to for so many customers, half up half down hair is practical (hands up if you like to keep your hair off your face!) and can be very glamorous too.

This statement silver hair clip with rhinestone works beautifully to create a head-turning party hairstyle. 

It's a classic hairstyle, but it's made into a party hairstyle by the the sparkling crystal. which catches the light as you move and dance the night away. 

To create a sleek half up hairstyle, use some serum on your hair after brushing the hair back, to smooth fly-aways.

If you are worried about the hair clip slipping, you can pin your hair back with 2 hair grips, before adding the barrette over the top of them, for an extra secure finish. 

5) Wear Some Flamboyant Feathers

My final Party Hairstyle is courtesy of lovely customer Karen. OK, Karen has been to a salon to create her hairstyle - and doesn't the bun look beautiful with the feathers!

However even if you simply decide to wear your hair down, a few feathers can go a long way in creating a fun party hairstyle. 

Karen has added her Peacock Fascinator to her updo, and she really has created a stunning party hairstyle. Karen created this look for a 1920s outfit, but it could work with any vintage-inspired party look. 

A flamboyant feather fascinator is always fun to wear. Many people associate fascinators with weddings or the races, but you can see from Karen's party hairstyle here how well they could also work with a beautiful evening dress.

Thank you so much for sharing Karen, what a gorgeous hairstyle. 

Well those are my Top 5 Tips - I hope you have a fabulous night on New Year's Eve, and dance the night away, with a party hairstyle to turn heads!

Do send me your party hairstyle photos!

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With love and thanks, Amanda X