Simple hairstyles for special occasions

You can’t always spend a lot of time styling your hair, so it’s best to have a few easy hairstyles to hand. Here are some simple hairstyle-for-party ideas, whether you’re planning to wear your hair up or down.

How to style my hair for a party: simple hair updos

The ponytail is a quick and simple hairstyle. For party gatherings and other occasions, the advantage of the ponytail is that it’ll usually hold its shape with minimal attention throughout the evening, whereas you might need to excuse yourself to the bathroom to re-pin a bun.
If a regular ponytail is a little too plain for the occasion, here’s a list of ponytail styles you can try. A false knot or inverted ponytail will really add a touch of something special.
A bun is a simple hairstyle that still has a touch of elegance to it. It’ll look like you made an effort, even if you actually threw it together in a couple of minutes. Try these bun styling tips.
If you’re looking for a simple hairstyle, braiding might not be the first place your mind goes. But a single braid at the side or back of your head doesn’t actually take that long. You don’t necessarily have to braid all your hair if you don’t have the time; a single thin braid tucked behind the ear adds a great accent to most looks.

Wondering “how to style my hair for a party when I’m wearing it down?”

Wearing your hair down is one of the simplest hairstyles available to you, and it’s also one of the most striking. If your hair tends to look lifeless when it’s down, you can combat that with a little styling work.

To add volume to your hair, switch up your blow-drying technique. Use a hairdryer with a diffuser and heat protection technology, although you should still put some heat protectant on your hair before you blow-dry. Flip your hair upside down and start drying at the root, blowing against the direction the hair usually falls in.

Sometimes adding volume is as simple as changing your parting. Try brushing your

If your hair still isn’t inspiring you, you can transform it by straightening it. You’d be amazed by what you can do with a heated straightening brush. Alternatively, if your hair’s already straight, give it some curls or waves.

Finally, accessorize! A hairband, a jeweled pin, or another simple hair adornment can make you look dressed up for a special occasion, even if you haven’t done anything with your hair at all.

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