LUX Beauty: Four New Year’s Eve Hairstyles to Try

Dec 26, 2012
Marisa Machak • Beauty

New Year’s Eve is always a time to look extra special no matter where you will be counting down to midnight. Your hair is no exception when it comes to looking this gorgeous! Here are four haute hairstyles perfect for a house party, night out on the town, cocktail party or a black tie affair. All eyes will be on you when you create a braided look, old Hollywood curls, bouffant or classic up-do—all special hairstyles worth flaunting for a midnight kiss!

Braided Hair~House Party

If your New Year’s Eve plans call for a laid-back yet fun house party, keep your hair that way. A cute braided hairstyle is easy to produce and can never go wrong. Create one thick braid across the top of your head or a mermaid-esque fishtail braid cascading over your shoulder. It can be difficult enough to keep your braid in place but keeping it glossy can be a challenge too. Make sure to keep your braid neat and as sleek as can be with a hair oil like Divine Oil from Caudalie.

Old Hollywood Curls~Night Out on the Town

Look like a Hollywood starlet when you go out for a night on the town for New Year’s Eve. Nothing looks more glamorous and beautiful than flipping big luscious curls over your shoulder into the morning hours. Make the curls look even more gorgeous when you spray on the Caviar Glitterati Sparkling Champagne Spray from Alterna for a luxurious golden sparkle.

Bouffant~Cocktail Party

Pump up the volume when you create your bouffant hairdo for your New Year’s cocktail party. A low bun twisted at the nape of your neck with high volume up top will look great with your LBD. For a looser effect, try a half-up, half-down hairdo and tease up the top portion for a no-fuss look when you make your entrance at that sassy soiree. Use the Bumble and Bumble Styling Crème to work like gel and mousse in one to add volume and hold to your bouffant.

Up-do~Black Tie Affair

For a black tie affair on New Year’s Eve, it is only appropriate that you should slick your hair back into a classic up-do. A French twist or chignon bun can tie your look together with a quick and easy roll and tuck. If you really want to look extra fancy at your black tie party, add a simple rhinestone pin or barrette for a touch of glam. Be sure to use the Hold Firm Hairspray from Living Proof to keep all flyaways from peeking out.

To learn how to coordinate your outfit with your special New Year’s Eve hairstyle, click here.