18 New Year's Eve Hairstyles to Rock When the Clock Hits Midnight
Ring in 2020 with glitter, jewels, and hairspray.
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Whether you love or hate New Year's Eve, there's one thing we can all agree on: It gives us one great excuse to dress up and go all out with hair and makeup. If you're looking for some hairstyle ideas that incorporate the works—glitter, jewels, and big volume—look no further than these It-girl-approved looks to ring in 2020 in style.
Put a Headband on it
Twisted Ponytail
Secure a high ponytail with a hair elastic like you normally would, brushing the sides for a sleek finish. Take a one-inch section, twist it around the elastic, pin underneath, and spray it to death for a style that will last long past midnight.
Try: Scunci Texture No Damage Elastics, $5, target.com SHOP NOW
Pumped-Up Waves
Girl With The Pearl Hair
Take inspiration straight from the runway and dress up your hair with ornate pearl and beaded details. It's a look everyone will remember well into 2020.
Try: L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Strong Hold Hairspray, $15, lorealparisusa.com.
Sparkle and Shine
Glitter hair is the trend that was practically made for NYE. Brighten any room you walk into with some festive glitter hairspray.
Try: Eva NYC Kweeen Glitter Spray, $13, amazon.com SHOP NOW
Accessories Speak Louder Than Words
Wear what you're feeling with these playful rhinestone pins from Kitsch and celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan.
Try: Kitsch x Justine Marjan Glam Rhinestone Bobby Pin, $29, mykitsch.com.
Bow It Out
Is there anything more romantic than a fanned out chignon tied with a velvet bow? We think not.
Try: Oribe Superfine Hairspray, $38, nordstrom.com.
Wrap It Up
A silk scarf makes the perfect hair accessory and takes any updo to the next level.
Try: Tory Burch Promised Land Square Silk Scarf, $158, toryburch.com SHOP NOW
Edgy Side Part
Secure a side part with an upgraded bobby pin. Add braid rings to where your side parts for a really cool look.
Try: Braid Rings, $7, amazon.com.
Sleek And Smooth
Ultra shiny, pin-straight hair goes with pretty much every look (and is bound to garner some hair envy). Be sure to boost shine—and protect your hair—with a good heat protectant spray.
Try: TRESemmé Expert Selection Heat Protectant Spray, $7, amazon.com.
Down The Middle
Hair jewelry elevates a style like no other. Liven up a middle part with some playful charms.
Try: Kela Hair Jewellery Pastel Matte Mint Pastel Charm Collection, $50, kelacharms.com.
Bun Head
Sometimes the smallest details make the most impact. Weave in a chain or thin ribbon in your top bun for a unique spin on a classic style.
Try: Virtue Labs Finale Shaping Spray, $36, virtuelabs.com.
Keepin' It Retro
Turn Up The Volume
Big hair, don't care is always a mood. Use a nourishing cream to ensure your voluminous blowout lasts all night.
Try: Cuvée Beauty Blowout Bombe, $45, cuveebeauty.com.
Bantu Knots
Up your braided game with bantu knots at the crown and two long braids cascading down your shoulders for a fun party look.
Try: Cantu Natural Hair Styling Gel Stay Extreme Hold, $9, amazon.com.
Relaxed Updo
If you want to wear your hair up without looking too done up, have a few wavy layers fall in front of your face.
Try: Bumble & Bumble Does It All Light Hold Hairspray, $30, sephora.com.
Party In The Back
A half updo is a great way to style a lob. Slick it back and tie it twice in the back for an unexpected twist.
Try: Virtue Labs 6-in-1 Styler, $36, virtuelabs.com.
Wavy Pony
A high ponytail makes for one of the best ways to look put together with next-to-no effort. For a more dressed up vibe, curl the ends in pretty waves.
Try: T3 SinglePass Curl 1.25" Professional Ceramic Curling Iron, $160, sephora.com.
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