Whether your hair is long or short, thick or thin, the party season always calls for a fresh hairstyle to amp up your festive look. If you want to achieve the effortless with a strict time allowance, we have you covered with a selection of hair ideas for your big night out, all achievable in just five minutes.
THE SLICKED BACK LOOK
Polished and structured, the slicked back look makes a real statement come party time.
How to Achieve: Use a comb to cover the hair in wax or gel before tying your hair into a low pony or a bun.
THE LOOSE LOOP
An effortless substitute for the bun or the low slung pony, the loose loop is all about letting the wispy parts of your hair float free.
How to Achieve: Ditch the brush in favour of your fingers for a more natural look, pulling your hair into a low pony before teasing some of your hair out of the band. Pull hair through in a loop to finish.
THE MESSY UP DO
An effortless substitute for the bun or the low slung pony, the loose loop is all about letting the wispy parts of your hair float free.
How to Achieve: Ditch the brush in favour of your fingers for a more natural look, pulling your hair into a low pony before teasing some of your hair out of the band. Pull hair through in a loop to finish.
THE PONYTAIL BRAID
A fab way to amp up a mid pony look, why not add a couple of intricate braids.
How to Achieve: Take a piece of your hair from each side of your head above the ear, and plait it, making sure you are braiding it sideways so that it sits well in your pony. Secure with an elastic band and scrape your hair back into a ponytail to finish.
THE HALF UP KNOT
If you have mid-length hair and are looking for a subtle alternative to the top knot, this one’s for you!
How to Achieve: Take a section from the left and right sides of your hair and secure loosely with a band. Finish by winding the hair from the pony messily around the band for a knot effect.
THE LOW ROLLED UP DO
This low rolled up do will have you party ready in a pinch…
How to Achieve: Start with a low pony, and tease out of the hairband slightly to part the hair before flipping it through into a topsy. Repeat the process to create another topsy, before using your index finger to roll the remaining hair- pin in place and voila!
EASY WAVES
You don’t need warm weather, or hours of curling for this simple curly look!
How to Achieve: Section off your hair and tie it in loose braids, before grabbing your straightening tongs and applying them straight onto the hair for a few seconds, squeezing and releasing sections, moving from your crown to your roots.
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