New Year’s Eve celebrations are one of the most fun ones of the year, with parties happening all over the globe. We check out of our house looking our most radiant, paying special attention to fashion and beauty as we join friends and family to ring in another year. That’s why we need some New Year hairstyle inspiration as well, that are not only pretty but able to handle our steps and swings!
11 Trendy New Year Hairstyles For Women To Party With:
1. Wavy Sidepart (With Hairband)
This textured style looks quite effortless, while the sparkly accessory sets a vibe. In addition, the side part is usually recommended to create a natural movement to the hair, but the extra volume can be achieved by using hairspray and teasing the crown area. Following, Lucy Hale, shows how to get the sparkly hair just right.
You can enhance the accessory, the whole look in fact, if you’d like, with some balayage hair! Get the guide of New Year hairstyles 2025 with these perfect Balayage looks here!
2. Waterfall Hair
The waterfall hair trend emerged this year. These soft curls instantly take us to the old Hollywood New Year’s Eve party. The bouncy curls at the end of the glossy hair add literal movement to the entire hairstyle, providing precisely the right amount of drama. And don’t forget the strategic placing of a clip or bobby pin that makes the look complete. Lastly, use a shine spray or serum for a classic finish.
3. Old Hollywood Bob
For New Year hairstyle for short hair, the one star who has managed to set a record this year with her cut has to be Hailee Steinfeld; Just like her, you can also opt for a bob with some bouncy waves, which are quick to style. Their effect magnifies with a simple side part, making you ready to spend New Year’s with your most fashionable self.
4. Romantic Waves
New Year hairstyles for long hair for women who prefer a more ethereal vibe, instead of the edgy, should opt for some glossy romantic waves cascading down the shoulders. Take the example of Lily Rose Depp, who’s done some; her glossy hair is tied up securely at the front, so there’s no possibility of any side bangs or strands interrupting, so that you can dance the night away.
5. Spiked Top Knot
This is one of those New Years Eve hairstyles for long hair that you can wear from day to night, just like how Cara Delevingne showcases how to put up with two different looks! You’ll need to use a hair serum to get that crisp edge once the knot is tied, but apart from that, the hairstyle is fairly simple and quick to do. If you are not particularly fond of a topknot, you can also opt for a Snatched Bun in the middle or lower setting as well.
6. Space Buns
For an out-of-this-world look, try space buns (pun intended). Space buns or Princess Leia Buns, as they got the name from the infamous Star Wars series, are probably one of the most fun hairstyles for any occasion, including New Year’s. You can divide the hair from the middle equally and roll out the hair, securing it with some pins on both sides, with the width of the buns depending upon your hair texture and length.
7. Fairy Garden Hair
With just some beautiful accessories, New Year hairstyles for short hair can be just as beautiful as they are easy to carry. Take the example of this beautiful placement on Haley Bennett’s hair. You’ll need a couple of flowery or even the classic glittery pins and place them on wavy hair that comes out beautifully in a bob or lob, and you are ready!
8. Ponytail
When your dress or makeup is bold, you can easily forgo any big hair accessories and rock a simple ponytail! Though you should probably transform a basic Pony into something more playful for the cute New Years Eve hairdos, which can happen by adding a 90s aesthetic to it with a high area placement and taking a hair strand to roll around the band while tying.
9. Baby Braids
Normal braids may not conjure up the image of being the coolest look, but Baby Braids, on the other hand, which are most popularly taken out of front strands, have become a symbol of playfulness. Naeemah LaFond, founder and creative director of Textureonset, says:
“Braid techniques are forever trending because they never go out of style. They just evolve and pick up new names along the way.”
It’s up to you on how you’d like to interpret this look, whether you want to just dual face-framing braids like Gigi Hadid’s, which started the trend, or on one side like Anya Taylor-Joy’s.
10. Pigtails
Okay, listen to me first before thinking; No way. I’m going to look like a kid with this hairstyle. While I get how pigtails are more common for teens and twins, you can make them sexy just like Elle Fanning has managed to do here!
They are a perfect example of cute New Years Eve hairstyles, which you can enhance with some intentionally messy strands framing the face! Additionally, I highly recommend going for some bling to tie up your two ponies with some blingy hair accessories instead of normal elastics; that’s what makes it different from a kid’s! There’s a wide selection available nowadays for New Years Eve hair clips, bows, bands, you name it!
11. Wet Hair Look
This is a diverse New Years Eve hairstyle that’ll work well on most hair textures, whether they are curly or straight. Fairly simpler than most hairstyles, you just need to find a shine spray or hair mousse on your brushed-up hair, and that’s it.
Hair Tip: Go with a hair parting according to your preferred side to create a more voluminous look to recreate Shay Mitchell’s Glossy Wet Hair below!
Frequently Asked Questions on New Year’s Eve Hairstyles
Q. How To Protect Hair From Cold Weather On New Year’s Eve?
If you have gone out with hair coloring techniques such as balayage or color melting, then they will require some sort of maintenance to be free of common hair problems, such as frizziness, dryness, or dandruff due to the weather.
Some popular ways stylists recommend are the usage of microfiber cloths/towels while drying hair, using weekly hair masks, focusing on deep conditioning of the hair, and using shine sprays.
Q. What Are Some Trendy Hairstyles For Teens?
While we have talked about New Year hairstyles for women here, kids, teens, and young adults can have just as much fun, if not more, when it comes to special hairstyles. They have more leeway when it comes to experimenting in the hair department and try playful looks such as braided ponytails, pixies, messy updos, and new year bow hairstyles.
Q. What Are Some Popular New Year Accessories?
When you have a fairly easy hairstyle, like a simple side part or low ponytail, you can add some sparkle to your look with statement pieces. Choose the ever classic. New Years Eve hairclip, bows, or a hairband that will provide enough movement without making the look exaggerated. Take a look at our guide to perfect bow looks and find out how the celebs wear it!
