Hairstyles To Help You Ring In The New Year [PHOTOS]

New Year’s Eve is the night to take your party look up a notch. Here are some gorgeous looks to give you some hair-spiration for the last night of the year.

1. TWIST-OUT

A twist-out paired with a red lip is a NYE classic

2. OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM

These soft ringlets can be achieved with a flexi-rod set or a curling wand.

3. BOBBY (PIN), I LOVE YOUUU!

Gorgeous curls with an unexpected Bobby pin accent for sparkle.

4. RAPUNZEL BRAIDS

Go for DRAMA with calf length braids and shaved sides

5. FUN AND FLIRTY

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Fun and flirty braided half-up/half-down look.

6. GO FOR A BOW

A lovely bow or sparkly hair clip is a beautiful accent for straight and wavy styles.

7. SLEEK CHIGNONS

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A fave from our fave. Sleek chignons are picture perfect.

8. GODDESS GLAM

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Go full goddess glam with the help of clips ins for the big night.

9. FAUX HAWK FABULOUS

Make the ultimate statement with this twist on the faux hawk.

10. RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

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A center part with voluminous curls is the perfect way to end the year

11. CROPPED CUTIE

Perfectly coiffed.

12. SWEPT AWAY

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Lovely side swept curls.

13. SLEEK STYLE

Sleek ponytail perfection.

14. HEAD WRAP QUEEN

A regal head wrap promises there will be no bad hair days on NYE.

15. CORNROWS

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Cornrows will give an edgy touch to your NYE ensemble.

16. GLITTER GLAM

Glitter accents for unexpected shine.

17. UPDATE THE CLASSIC BOB

This sleek classic bob is white hot.

18. FAUX LOC FANTASY

Bohemian beauty with faux locs.

19. GO DEEP

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Give your curls a deep side part for a spin on your regular wash n’ go.

20. CHUNKY TWISTS WITH A TWIST

Give chunky twists glam accents with gold and silver hair accents.

21. CROCHET CUTIE

For quick no-commitment glam, crochet braids are a perfect holiday fix.

22. 30″ PLUS

Follow the Queen and get EXTREME! A 30-plus inch ponytail is perfect for NYE.

23. WIGGING OUT

Go big or go home…recreate this bold look with a fun wig for your NYE party.

24. ROMANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Soft romantic waves are touchably soft and perfect for your midnight kiss.

25. LOW PONYTAIL = HIGH STYLE

Low curly pony. Recreate for the night with an inexpensive brushed out curly drawstring ponytail.

26. NO FUSS HAIR

For a fun youthful look try a messy updo or an embellished beret.

27. SLEEK AND CHIC

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcYzn38FeE-/

Go sleek and chic with a center part and bone straight hair. Recreate with a sew-in or clip-ins.

Hairstyles To Help You Ring In The New Year [PHOTOS]

1. TWIST-OUT

2. OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM

3. BOBBY (PIN), I LOVE YOUUU!

4. RAPUNZEL BRAIDS

5. FUN AND FLIRTY

6. GO FOR A BOW

7. SLEEK CHIGNONS

8. GODDESS GLAM

9. FAUX HAWK FABULOUS

10. RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

11. CROPPED CUTIE

12. SWEPT AWAY

13. SLEEK STYLE

14. HEAD WRAP QUEEN

15. CORNROWS

16. GLITTER GLAM

17. UPDATE THE CLASSIC BOB

18. FAUX LOC FANTASY

19. GO DEEP

20. CHUNKY TWISTS WITH A TWIST

21. CROCHET CUTIE

22. 30″ PLUS

23. WIGGING OUT

24. ROMANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

25. LOW PONYTAIL = HIGH STYLE

26. NO FUSS HAIR

27. SLEEK AND CHIC

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1. TWIST-OUT

2. OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM

3. BOBBY (PIN), I LOVE YOUUU!

4. RAPUNZEL BRAIDS

5. FUN AND FLIRTY

6. GO FOR A BOW

7. SLEEK CHIGNONS

8. GODDESS GLAM

9. FAUX HAWK FABULOUS

10. RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

11. CROPPED CUTIE

12. SWEPT AWAY

13. SLEEK STYLE

14. HEAD WRAP QUEEN

15. CORNROWS

16. GLITTER GLAM

17. UPDATE THE CLASSIC BOB

18. FAUX LOC FANTASY

19. GO DEEP

20. CHUNKY TWISTS WITH A TWIST

21. CROCHET CUTIE

22. 30″ PLUS

23. WIGGING OUT

24. ROMANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

25. LOW PONYTAIL = HIGH STYLE

26. NO FUSS HAIR

27. SLEEK AND CHIC

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