Festive party hair ideas - Hairstyle inspiration for party season

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Side-swept curls

Big curls are officially back. Ensure they're high-shine and swept over one shoulder for a polished edge.

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The wet look

High-shine hair is not only for the runways and red carpets. Follow Zendaya Coleman's lead and go for glossy (not greasy), paired with a glowing complexion.

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Pulled back and pieced

The ultimate 'this old thing?' hair, a low bun with pulled out front pieces, is a pretty alternative to a classic chignon.

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Make a statement without looking stern by keeping a sculptural style a little undone and off-centre.

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Multiple buns

Why have one ballerina bun, when you can have four? We love this twist on a classic look.

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The party ponytail

Ponytails can work for a party too. Follow Margot Robbie's lead and add a French plait to a high, bouncy pony.

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Band aid

Deck a simple style with a sparkling headband for instant impact.

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The ribbon

A velvet ribbon worn in a half-up, half-down style feels festive and feminine.

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Tousled and tucked in

Give beachy waves a French-girl twist by leaving them tucked into your blazer.

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The chignon

Chignons will never go out of style. Wear yours loose around the ears for an elegant but relaxed look.

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The baby braid

For a new take on a Heidi braid, incorporate some festive fabric into yours. As Saoirse Ronan demonstrates, it looks gorgeous with glitter make-up.

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The low bun

A low side-parted bun is a fast route to easy elegance. Add statement earrings for extra interest.

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The knotted up-do

Separate hair into sections and twist into knots at the back of the head for a contemporary take on a chignon.

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Go curl

Party season makes a case for the bigger the better, so if you have curly hair go all out with the volume.

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The directional top knot

Create sculptural interest with a slick, stylised top knot.

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The voluminous chignon

Add volume at the back of the head with a deconstructed chignon and leave some sections of hair loose for a relaxed, romantic style.

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The fashion plait

Elevate a minimal ponytail with a fishtail plait secured with bands matching your outfit.

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The twisted tie-back

Simply twist hair from the front of the head and fix at the back to copy this pretty half-up, half-down look.

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With the band

A supersized headband is an easy way to inject some festive colour into your outfit.

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The headband

Want to wear your hair down but in an interesting way? Follow Kate Bosworth's lead by turning a few strands of hair into a headband.

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