Get ready to turn heads with these stunning party hairstyles! Whether you’re attending a chic cocktail party, a festive celebration, or a night out, we’ve got the perfect hairstyle ideas to elevate your look. From voluminous waves and sleek updos to glamorous braids and messy buns, there’s a style for every personality. These party hairstyles are designed to enhance your outfit and add a touch of sophistication or fun to your ensemble. Explore options that work with different hair lengths, textures, and types to ensure you’re party-ready in style.
Chic High Bun with Wisps
Nothing is as elegant and effortless as a chic high bun, especially with some face-framing wisps. This easy bun is great for any kind of event, formal or casual, and you can dress it up or down to match the occasion. All you have to do is gather all of your hair at the top of your head, twist it into a high bun, and pin it in place. Pull out a few wispy ends, and you’re all set!
#12. Retro Pin-Up Style
Love that vintage 40s look? Go for a retro pin-up style with pin curls and victory rolls. This style is a beautiful hairstyle for a themed party or whenever you want to add a vintage touch to your look. The best way to get these curls is with rollers, while the victory rolls can be made by wrapping sections of hair around your fingers and securing them with bobby pins.
#13. Messy Beach Waves
Messy beach waves are the quintessential summer look, no matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, from a day at the beach to a night out. Everyone can get some of these effortlessly chic party hairstyles, from short to long hair. All you need is a regular-sized curling wand, iron, and sea salt spray for that extra coastal texture.
#14. Sleek Middle Part Low Ponytail
If you’re looking for something clean and polished, there’s nothing better than a sleek, middle-parted low ponytail. This look is highly versatile, meaning you can wear it for a casual daytime event or something more formal at night. It all works! Part your hair in the middle with a fine-tooth comb, pull back to the nape of your neck, and secure everything in a ponytail. You can also use gel to help you hold all your hair back, tame flyaways, and really get that sleek look.
#15. Flirty Pony with Braided Detail
Want something chic and playful? Go for a flirty ponytail with braided detail! This is a cute and creative twist on the classic ponytail for long hair. It’s great for casual or semi-formal occasions, especially summer outdoor parties. All you’ve got to do is braid a side section of your hair back, wrapping the end of it around the base of your ponytail.
#16. Edgy Faux Hawk Braid
Feeling bold? Go for an edgy faux hawk braid. This long style is the perfect look to get all those grunge rocker meets warrior-woman vibe, making it an absolutely excellent choice for a concert or even a daytime sporting event. All you have to do is use the inverted braiding technique to braid your hair’s mohawk section into a fauxhawk-inspired shape. You can pin the side of your hair back or get an undercut to get an even edgier look.
#17. Glamorous Gatsby Waves
Got a formal event you want to drop jaws at? You need a throwback party hairstyle like glamorous Gatsby waves. This medium-length look is the epitome of vintage elegance and looks stunning with any formal outfit for that ultimate glam look. All you need is a small barreld curling iron to create tight, highly-defined curls. Then, brush them out to make waves, setting with a strong-hold hairspray.
#18. Boho Braided Crown with Flowers
A boho braided brown with flowers is the go-to cottagecore party hairstyle for medium to long hair. This whimsical, nature-inspired look is perfect for a festival, wedding, or garden party. The braid brings that delicate Boho-inspired look, with the flowers giving it that romantic flair. Get this look by creating a crown braid. You can use texturizing spray and loosen the braid for that true Boho style. Then, weave flowers into the braids for that romantic, ethereal charm.
#19. Twisted Side Bun
Need something casual but still has all that chic sophistication? Go for a twisted side bun! This is an extremely versatile style. You can curl it for something more formal or loosen it up for a more relaxed, everyday look. All you have to do is gather your hair to the side and twist it into a bun, pinning it just behind the ear. Pull out a few loose strands to frame your face. You can even add a braid for a little extra something.
#20. Tousled Low Pony with Braids
Looking for something effortlessly trendy? You need a tousled low pony with braids. This is an excellent laidback yet stylish look for medium to long hair, ideal for outdoor events, like beach parties, barbeques, or even a Boho-themed event. The best part? It’s extremely easy. All you need to do is put your hair into a low pony, giving the look a few braided accents. You can even put it into a bun, leaving a braided pony hanging down for something unique. Loosen the braids and tousle the ponytail for that stylishly undone look.
#21. Sleek Top Knot
A sleek top knot is modern, elegant, and extremely easy to do if you’re in a pinch for time. This look is great for formal occasions or as a chic and polished way to keep your hair up during a summertime outdoor event. Use gel and a fine-tooth comb to pull all your hair back into a tight top knot bun, securing it with a tiny elastic and hairpins. Use some shine spray for that extra sleek look.
#22. Whimsical Butterfly Braid
Need something light, airy, with a bit of fairytale flair? You need a whimsical butterfly braid. This look is practically made to enchant medium and long hair with a whimsical style for baby or bridal showers, garden parties, weddings, and other outdoor events. The butterfly braid weaves under and over all strands for a more intricate look than traditional braids. Lightly pancake the braids for a looser look that resembles butterfly wings, and add some butterfly pins and clips.
#23. Luscious Layered Curls
Luscious layered curls instantly level up any look for all kinds of occasions, formal, casual, and everything in between. The layers give volume and the perfect base for curls to really shine. You can get this glossy glam look by using a hydrating curl definer on your natural curls or by using a regular-sized curling iron or wand for those really bouncy high-definition curls. Finish with shine spray for that extra luscious aesthetic.
#24. Soft Braided Updo
If you’re looking for a simple updo that’s equal parts graceful and glamorous, you’ve got to try a soft braided updo! This is a flawless formal party hairstyle for weddings, dinner parties, or dances. Create a braid across the top of your head and to the side, and continue the braid all the way down. Then, loosen it for volume and pin it into a bun updo at the nape of your neck. You can also do two braids that connect at the back for a more symmetrical look.
#25. Classic French Roll
A classic French roll is timeless, tasteful, and always trendy. This is a great clean, polished party hairstyle for long, straight hair. All you’ve got to do is bring your hair back into a neat ponytail and create a classic French roll and pinning in place.
#26. Regal Crown Braid
Be the star of the show with a regal crown braid. This marvellous formal style for long hair blends into any party, formal or casual. And, even better than its elegant charm, this braid is super-easy. All you need to do is create two braids resembling a crown and connect them at the back. If your hair is long enough, you can crisscross it and re-wrap it around your head for a more intricate look.
#27. Textured Side Braid
Get an effortless summer-ready party hairstyle for medium to long hair with the textured side braid. This laidback and beachy-inspired braid is ideal for casual daytime events, like going out to a fair, a day at the beach, or a sports game. Use a sea salt spray for that textured base, and braid your hair to the side. You can pancake the braid to loosen it for a more laidback Boho-inspired look.
#28. Shimmering Loose Waves
Shimmering loose waves are an instant boost for straight hair shoulder-length and longer, giving your look a dose of soft glam. The best part about this style is that it looks fantastic anytime, anywhere, and with any outfit. All you need is a large curling iron or wand to create soft, flowy, loose waves. Then, use a shine spray or hair glitter for that shimmering finish.
#29. Intricate Braided Mohawk
If you’re looking for an edgy and outstanding style for your short hair, you’ve got to go for an intricately braided mohawk! This is the ideal nighttime party hairstyle for short, curly, straight, thick, or thin hair. All you need to do is create two braids at the side of your hair, either leaving your short mohawk section out or, if you can, creating a larger braid in the middle for those Viking vibes.
#30. Asymmetrical Bob with Waves
The asymmetrical bob with waves is a perfect blend of classic and modern, with a side of playful vibes, perfect for any summertime occasion, casual or formal. The asymmetrical bob is the perfect contemporary base for a chic look, softened by the waves for that tasteful and timeless flair.
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