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Looking to level up your New Year’s Eve vibe beyond the sequined dresses and glitter makeup? Let’s dial up the excitement for 2024 with some stunning 13 New Year’s Eve hairstyles. Whether lounging at home watching the ball drop or stepping out for a fancy dinner, these 13 hairdos will give your night the perfect glam touch.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the hottest New Year’s Eve hairstyles, featuring dazzling hair accessories, chic bows, braided ponytails, and hair extensions that bring the volume.
And fear not—alongside these looks, we’ve got beauty editor-approved tips to tame those flyaways, keep your buns in place, and ensure your waves shine all night long. Check out our top 13 New Year’s Eve hairstyles for your NYE celebrations!
13 NYE Hairstyles to Wear While Welcoming 2024
1. Statement Bows for the Big Night
What better way to wrap up the holidays than by making yourself the present? Elevate any hairstyle (personally obsessed with Olivia Culpo’s slicked-back, braided bun) by adding a big, bold bow hair accessory for an effortlessly festive look.
2. The Sleek, Polished Bun for NYE 2024
Let’s embrace the post-Christmas greasy hair with style! Get that slicked-back bun using gel (I’m swearing by hair sticks like Emi Jay’s Angelstick) to ensure every stray strand stays put. After twisting your hair into a bun, use a ribbon to wrap it around the back, and voilà!
3. Ultra-Long and Sleek NYE Style
This timeless look screams glam, making it perfect for all those NYE photo ops. To achieve Jordyn Woods’s super sleek hair, start by blow-drying it with a brush and then glide over it with a straightener. Pro tip: use a thin comb alongside the flat iron for that sleekness. Finish off with a hair oil for some serious shine.
4. ’70s-Inspired Curtain Bangs for NYE
Just take cues from Sabrina Carpenter’s “Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I Do” music video for a festive hair inspiration overload! If you’re digging her ’70s glam bangs from the ice skating scene, wrap your bangs around a small round brush while blow-drying to nail that swoopy look. Secure them in place with no-crease hair clips and a strong-hold hairspray while you prep your NYE makeup.
5. Volume at the Roots with a Chic Headband
Salma Hayek’s hairstylist might have done serious work for those waves, but achieving a similar look with minimal effort is totally doable! Brush out your curls from the day before, spritz a little texture spray for movement, and throw on a sparkly headband for that extra New Year’s glam. Tease the hair behind the band for added volume—it’s that simple.
6. Classic Hollywood Side Bangs for New Year’s Glam
If your destination this New Year’s Eve screams ultra-glam, Lily Collins’s Old Hollywood-inspired bangs are your go-to. Why? They’re effortlessly chic and surprisingly easy to recreate at home. Side-part your hair and give yourself a lush blowout, curling the ends under with a round brush (I swear by my Dyson Airwrap’s round brush and curl attachments for this).
Next, shape a one-inch section of your bangs into a C-curl. Pin it in place with a no-crease hair clip for 20-30 minutes and secure it with a generous amount of strong-hold gel for that polished finish.
7. Ribbon Braids for the New Year’s Twist
Ribbons are the ultimate hair accessory this holiday season (and they’re here to stay in 2024). Blend them into this simple yet stunning New Year’s hairstyle to showcase your trend-setting style! To replicate hairstylist Lacy Redway’s look from the Cristian Siriano Spring/Summer 2024 show,
attach a long ribbon piece at the crown of your head, incorporating it into braids on either side. As you reach the nape of your neck, twist your hair into a bun. It is best to wrap the ribbon around and tie it into a bow or leave it trailing for an effortlessly chic vibe.
8. Effortlessly Textured Waves for NYE
Mixing high-end and laid-back is my jam—pairing an extravagant NYE dress with intentionally tousled beachy waves. It’s all about that contrast, darlings! To nail this piece-y style, a hair waver is your best friend. Don’t forget to liberally spritz texturizing spray for a matte finish throughout your locks, embracing that perfectly imperfect look.
9. Retro Flips and Side Bangs for NYE Elegance
Kick-off 2024 with a touch of ’60s-inspired elegance. Those flipped-out ends paired with glamorous side bangs and a charming bow accessory are perfect for a night out. To make this style pop, ensure your locks shine—seal the deal with a generous coating of shine spray as the finishing touch.
10. Low, Messy Bun with NYE Sparkle
That effortlessly messy bun that’s secretly quite tricky to master? Give it a New Year’s Eve upgrade with a chic barrette (and perhaps some glitzy earrings) for a look that whispers, “I woke up like this fabulous.” Whether you opt for a high-end hairpiece or a budget-friendly barrette, this accessory will be your versatile go-to in 2024.
11. Pearls Galore for NYE Elegance
That volume, those curls, and those hair crystals—this entire look is perfection! Want to rock those individual pearl stickers atop your head? A dab of lash glue for reinforcement will do the trick. Alternatively, opt for a studded headband for a more straightforward yet equally chic statement.
12. The NYE Wavy Bob
The wavy bob exudes undeniable chicness and paired with bangs, it’s the epitome of trendy elegance. Use a flat iron to nail that crimped-but-not-too-crimped style. Excuse me while I bookmark this under “looks to try when I finally gather the courage to cut my hair.”
13. Elevated High Pony for New Year’s
Sure, a classic ponytail is a go-to, but if you’ve got the length, level up with this stylish high ponytail incorporating a section of hair wrapped around its base. (And hey, if you’re feeling adventurous, ponytail extensions can easily give you the same chic vibe.)
Here you go; with these 13 New Year’s Eve hairstyles, you’re all set to welcome 2024 in absolute grandeur. Get ready to glam up and make it a night to remember!”
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