31 New Year's Eve hair ideas guaranteed to bring the party

Whether you're heading out-out or to a friend's house party, our New Year's Eve hair ideas are guaranteed to bring the party. From low-key styles, courtesy of a couple of glitzy hair slides, to something more intricate like a statement bubble ponytail or bejewelled parting, we’ve got you covered with plenty of style inspiration below.

Oh, and one of our top tips for easy glam comes straight from TikTok: simply sweep your glitter mascara through your strands to give your hair an easy glow-up (genius).

Our edit of the best New Year's Eve hair ideas:

High slicked bun

Who are we to argue with the power of a slicked-back bun? Spoiler: we won’t be. Make a statement with this high, polished style.

Double claw clip

Why stop at one claw clip when you can have two? We love this elevated twist on the classic updo.

Oversized ribbon

Ribbon is such a great addition to an updo that shouldn’t be overlooked. Make it luxurious and party-ready by choosing satin or velvet textures.

Big curls

Voluminous curls are always party ready! If you have a curl pattern similar to Simone’s, apply curl cream and diffuse, or dry your hair smooth and use a narrow curling tong to add similar loose curls into your hair.

Face-framing updo

With its kind of ‘90s-esque feel, we love this face-framing updo – create similar movement using a tong or by curling with straighteners.

Statement hair piece

A single bejewelled hair piece will level up just about any hairstyle, and New Year’s Eve is the perfect time for a statement add-on. If you ever needed an excuse to treat yourself this is it. Jennifer Behr has some stunning pieces to choose from, including crystal hair slides and this show-stopping crystal butterfly hair clip.

Flicked bob

A huge trend this year that will continue into 2026 is the flicked bob – seen on so many celebs this year. Think ultra smooth with a deep, concave curve and flicked-out ends. It always looks party ready to us.

Chignon

Few would argue with the power of a chignon, one of the most timelessly chic updos around. Pair with your favourite pair of statement earrings to really level up the party vibes.

Tousled bob

With its slight wet look finish, we love Selena's tousled wavy bob here with its swept over side parting – perfect for New Year's Eve with a gorgeous party 'fit.

Deep side parted ponytail

Few would argue with the power of a thick ponytail and we're seriously into the deep side part of Lexi Underwood's style here (perfectly paired with a classic cat eye might we add).

Hollywood waves

Though it takes a little time and patience to create that uniform silhouette, Hollywood waves are so worth the effort. Tuck your hair behind your ear and sweep to the side for a classic shape.

Bubble pony

A great one for those with long hairstyles, a bubble ponytail or braid is one of those low effort, high impact hairstyles that we love.

Loose bun with tendrils

A cute nod to the ‘90s, face-framing tendrils always look great as an add-on to an updo. Maura’s loose, curly bun is an excellent choice to recreate this NYE.

Wet look roots

The slicked-back bun might have reign supreme in this department over the past few years, but equally slick, wet look roots are also a great power hairstyle for party season. Whether or not you choose to add an accessory is your prerogative; it works either way.

Glitzy headband

One of the easiest ways to level-up your hair is to add a statement glitzy headband. It can add endless glam to your party look and takes literally seconds to achieve.

Star hair sparkle

Wet-look hair has been a big trend throughout 2024 and it's set to continue into 2025. These wet-look finger waves look extra stunning thanks to teensy glitter stars scattered through the roots.

Bejewelled centre parting

Why not make a moment of a slick centre parting? We love this voluminous ponytail with emerald gems studded down the middle parting and intricate edges for extra interest.

Hair tinsel

Proof that tinsel is not just for your tree, this tinsel hair look feels fun, modern, cute and so stylish, too. It's perfect for Christmas parties or NYE plans.

Scattered hair gems

The noughties called, they're bringing hair gems back. Scatter them through loose strands, setting them in place using hair glue for extra sparkle.

Hair necklace

We love a multi-tasker and if you're not going to show your jewellery box heroes a good time by wearing them on your body, give glitz necklaces a second chance by weaving it through your party hair.

Hair diamonds

Clip different sized hair diamonds throughout strands for interest and impact.

Dinky hair gems

We love this slick-down hairstyle with dinky gems studded immaculate across the roots. It's equal parts polished and pretty.

Oversized hair clips

Similar to a sparkly headband, jumbo statement clips take literal seconds to apply but can upgrade a simple pony or updo by tons.

Chunky hair gems

Hair gems just got jumbo, these chunky jewels make hair look expensive.

Constellation headband

Want a sparkly headband that's low-key and high impact, a delicate constellation alice band is the answer.

Embellished braid

Up the ante on a simple braid by speckling it with hair gems. You could even choose to go colourful.

Bedazzled tendrils

Tendrils add their own little detail to a simple hair up situation, but give it even more drama by adding dinky hair gems.

Stacked hair clips

Why just add one embellished hair clip when you could stack up a whole bunch? This pretty low ponytail benefits from a quad of statement clips encircling the ear.

Jewelled plait

These hair jewels take a basic plait and made it party-worthy.

Dainty hair slides

Whether you have your hair down or up, embellish a centre parting or side-parting by stacking it with pretty hair slides.

Silver silky bow

We don't think gift wrapping should be limited to presents, apply it to your hair with the help of a shiny ribbon. This half up style looks even better thanks to a stunning silver hair bow.

Mirror shard hair accessories

Sticking with gift wrapping, hair influencer, Amber Fillerup used metallic craft paper to create this mirror shard hair style.

For more from GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor, Elle Turner, follow her on Instagram @elleturneruk

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