19 RUNWAY-APPROVED HAIRSTYLES TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR.
MORGAN C. SCHIMMINGER
Our motto? When in doubt, look to the runways. That’s exactly our game plan when it comes to hairstyle ideas for New Year’s Eve.
Whether you want to keep things easy, breezy, boho or go all-out with color or sparkle, the recent runways have a ‘do for you. If you’re going for glitz, pile on the flashy headbands or slip on an eye-catching choker. And you can forgo bold baubles altogether and opt for some hair jewellery instead.
From the wet hair look done the party way to updates on classic chignons, check out the 19 straight-from-the-runway hairstyles that’ll make your New Year’s Eve lewk.
Decorate your short hair with long, crisscrossed bobby pins. Feel free to up the glitz factor by using
jewel-adorned pins.
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Gather some of your hair into a half top knot, then add in those statement earrings you’ve been dying to flaunt.
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A Sade-inspired low braid is a way to embrace the 80s without going too far.
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Layer a few glitzy headbands for added drama. If you can find matching earrings for one of the bands, even better.
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Planning on wearing a fancy choker to watch the ball drop? Slide the bottom of your strands inside for faux pigtails from the front. Plus, the tuck will draw even more attention to the choker.
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Instead of relying on glitter makeup to outshine everyone else at your get-together, try dusting on some colorful sparkles along your part line down to your forehead. Bonus points if you tuck in the ends of your strands.
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Just tie a velvet ribbon at the base of a low ponytail for a polished yet super quick ‘do.
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Boho girls can keep it 100 on New Year’s Eve by pulling hair back into a half updo accented by a single half braid on one side.
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For a slightly lazy look, simply set one side of your tresses in finger waves and leave everything else as is.
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Accent a tight top knot with curled tendrils framing your face.
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Twist a standard ponytail around itself and leave the bottom hanging out for a new spin on the classic bun.
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New Year’s Eve is a great time to experiment with temporary hair color and an edgy take on the top knot.
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Make that ribbon serve double duty by wrapping it around your head and your pony for a cohesive finish.
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Love the wet look but want to keep it simple? Just add gel to the ends of your strands for a chic, watered-down effect.
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Scarves are popular street style hair accents, but turn things up a notch to start 2019. Weave colorful tassels like you’d find on graduation caps through a low, long braid for a fresh take.
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Wrap your hair into a bow for an updated twist on the classic chignon.
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Skip necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets in favor of sparkling hair jewelry.
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Treat your tresses to the slicked-back look by spreading gel only up top. Leave visible comb marks for a unique finish.
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