Runway-Approved Hairdos for New Year's Eve

Our motto? When in doubt, look to the runways. Pretty simple, but boy does it pay off big time. So, not surprisingly, that’s exactly our game plan when it comes to runway-approved hairdos for New Year’s Eve. This year we’re looking for options that will really make a statement via a video gathering or a live (hopefully safe) shindig. Whether you want to keep things easy, breezy, boho or go all out, the recent runways have a ‘do for you and your party plans. If you’re going for sheer glitz, add in a pearl headband or incorporate some well-placed rhinestones. Another option? You can forgo bold baubles altogether and weave in some colorful ribbon instead. If you’re up for the challenge, embrace finger waves. You don’t have to rock them all over, though. Sometimes the devil really is in the details. Accent a top knot with a few curly strands. Or you can go ahead and highlight tiny braids with gold string. From the wet hair look done the Zoom way to several updates on classic chignons, see below for 20 runway-approved hairdos that’ll really make your New Year’s Eve lewk.

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Nothing says party like a pearl headband. It looks especially cool with curly locks.
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Enhance a typical top knot by curling a few free strands to frame your face.
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Break out your bobby pins (maybe the whole pack) to recreate this cool look.
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Curved braids plus strategically sculpted baby hairs equals one stellar New Year’s Eve ‘do.
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Haven’t gotten your hair cut in a long time? Try rolling back your locks on each side for a dazzling ‘do.
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Braided space buns FTW.
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A black bow and a low pony equals one classic (and classy) New Year’s Eve look.
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Accent cornrows with mini pearls for the perfect party-ready look.
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All it takes is a chain-link headband to make any ‘do New Year’s Eve-appropriate. Leave a few strands free to frame your face.
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Create a multitude of braids and instead of relying on elastics, weave gold string in to hold everything in place. Then pile them up into a low updo, but leave a few tails free.
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Make a low bun extra with defined finger waves up front.
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We’ve all seen those low ponies with cord wrapped around the tails. Use the same trick to wrap up a low, looped ‘do.
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Attach some rhinestone accents to your side-parted locks for a hint of glam.
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This grown-up take on pigtails is pretty festive thanks to the burgundy ribbon woven into each braid.
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Use a curling iron to create soft waves, then twist your lengths back into a low chignon. Use some strategic bobby pins to keep every wave where it should be.
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Jazz up a classic low pony with a glitzy headpiece. Make sure to tuck the dazzling diamanté strands into the knot holding your tail in place.
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Wrap up your low bun with super thin braids. Bonus points if you work in a skinny braid or two on the sides.
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Aim high by pulling your locks into a ponytail up top. Use a flashy hair accessory or scrunchie to secure the look.
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Gather your hair at the nape of your neck, but instead of wrapping it into a ballerina bun, twist and turn it to create a low chignon.
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Create a French braid, but tuck the bottom underneath. Pull the braid apart in certain areas for a fuller finish.