So, you’ve chosen the outfit, got your nails done, decided on makeup for New Year’s Eve. Last but not least — a hairstyle for the party. What to do when you want to look festive, but there’s not much time? There are simple hairstyles that you can easily do at home. What hairstyle to choose to ring in the New Year? The theYou team compiled a list of ideas with photos that can be easily implemented in 15 minutes.
Choosing a Hairstyle
When it comes to choosing an evening hairstyle, there are several things you should take into account.
Outfit
A hairstyle for New Year’s Eve or any other festive occasion should match the outfit. The more unusual the silhouette and the more decorated the clothes, the more laid back your hairstyle should be.
Hair Type and Length
Naturally curly hair will hardly allow to be arranged into a strict babette or shell bun, and Hollywood waves won’t look as stunning on short hair as on long hair. Before grabbing a brush or styling products, look at possible options.
Face Shape
When you’re choosing a hairstyle for a New Year’s Eve party, take into account your face shape.
- Ladies with an oval face can rock various ponytails, small waves, and beach waves.
- Those of us who have a round face should opt for hairstyles with a side part and asymmetry.
- A square face will be flattered by waves and festive hairstyles with teasing on the top of the head.
- A triangle face requires an accent at the level of the chin: you can go for a bun with wavy locks.
- A diamond-shaped face with prominent cheekbones can be highlighted with cascading hairstyles.
- Ladies who have a pear-shaped face with a massive jaw should balance out the look with the help of volume and curls above the ears.
Type of Event
Formal banquets call for a businesslike hairstyle, and when you’re getting ready for a New Year’s Eve party, you can allow yourself far more freedom and accessories.
What You’ll Need?
To do a beautiful festive hairstyle at home, you’ll need:
- a brush;
- styling products;
- heat protectant for hairstyles that require curling;
- a curling iron or a flat iron;
- hair pins and clips;
- accessories for your chosen hairstyle.
Before getting down to doing a hairstyle, wash your hair, use a moisturizing mask, dry the hair, and treat it with styling products.
New Year’s Eve Hairstyle Ideas
Shell Bun
A shell bun, also known as a French twist, is an elegant classic hairstyle, in which the hair is twisted into a spiral. A shell bun seems easy, but it’s rarely done on the first attempt. Keep your patience and give it a try:
- Thoroughly brush your hair.
- Do a ponytail. The higher the ponytail, the higher your shell bun will be.
- Twist your hair tightly to get a neat shell bun. If you’re going for slight messiness, make it less tight.
- Fold the twist into a loop, tuck the tip inside, and pin the loop to the side with pins decorated with pearls or small flowers.
- Secure the bun with hair spray.
A classic shell bun is usually done on perfectly straight long or medium-length hair. You can also try it on wavy hair. You’ll get a slightly messy, yet still elegant look.
A shell bun is a perfect hairstyle for ringing in the New Year. It’s appropriate for a family get-together or a reception in a restaurant.
Half-Up, Half-Down
A half-up, half-down hairstyle is easy and quick to do. Plus, it’s versatile: it can be done on any length, apart from extremely short haircuts, and suits almost all face shapes.
You can easily do a classic half-up hairstyle yourself.
- Separate the strands at the temples.
- Secure them at the back of the head with a clip or elastic.
How to jazz up this hairstyle:
- add volume on the top of the head;
- twist or braid the strands at the temples;
- secure them with a pretty accessory: a bow, a claw with flowers or a clip with gems;
- curl the lower strands of the hairstyle;
- or combine several of these ideas.
A half-up, half-down hairstyle looks great not only on adults. This is also a good option for a New Year’s hairstyle for a child.
Bun
Many festive hairstyles can be based on a common bun. You can do a high or low, tight or voluminous bun, decorate it with a ribbon, flowers, a head scarf, a braid or curled locks.
How to do a basic bun?
Option 1:
- Gather the hair on the top of the head and twist it.
- Wrap the twist around its base.
- Secure it with pins.
- Spray with hairspray.
Option 2:
- Gather the hair on the top of the head and make a ponytail.
- Pull the ponytail through a voluminous scrunchie.
- Spread the hair evenly along the diameter of the scrunchie.
- Fix it in place with pins and wrap the rest of the ponytail around the bun.
- Secure with hairspray.
You can also braid one strand and wrap it around the bun for more originality. For these purposes you can also use a ribbon with flowers or a colorful scarf. Put pins with pearls or gems in the base of the bun. To add romantic vibes to the look, leave some strands to frame the face and curl them.
Curls
Curls are a go-to option for hair of any length, if it’s susceptible to curling.
Doing curls is a piece of cake:
- Apply heat protectant to the strands.
- Curl one strand with a flat or curling iron and hold it for five-six seconds.
- Repeat on all hair.
- Secure with hairspray.
This hairstyle looks great on its own and does not require accessories. However, you can add an accent to the look, if you want:
- add a scarf with a small brooch or a flower;
- secure the curls with pins behind the ears;
- tease the hair at the roots for more volume;
- put on a wreath or a headband.
Hollywood Waves
Here’s how you can create a look of a Hollywood diva:
- Thoroughly brush your hair.
- Curl the lower part of the hair to get slight identical waves. Leave the hair closer to the roots straight.
- Secure the hairstyle with hairspray.
To add a festive accent, put on a beautiful hair clip, securing strands on one side above the ear.
Ponytail
A ponytail is another simple hairstyle that can be jazzed up for a festive occasion.
Here are the options:
- Do a ponytail and curl it with a curling iron.
- Tease the hair on the top of the head and then do a ponytail.
- Use elastics to do a bubble ponytail.
A ribbon or scarf wrapped around the base of the ponytail will make the look more fun. Plus, you can also tie a ribbon into a bow or attach a flower.
Braids
Various braids can act as a hairstyle for New Year’s Eve on their own or complement another hairstyle.
Here are quick and easy-to-do options:
a bun from a braid;
a crown braid;
a braid with ribbons or a scarf;
a braided high ponytail;
a side braid;
a headband braid.
When you’ve no time to go to a hair salon, you can do a simple, yet stylish hairstyle at home. All you need is to decide on the hairstyle and accessories to ring in the New Year. Check out the theYou gallery for more examples!
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