Party Perfect Hairstyle Ideas

By Kate on 9 September 2012
Having a party to go to is an excuse to get creative with your hair and to try something new. For such an occasion, we love these party-esq looks and encourage you to give them a try the next time you hit the party circuit.

Volume and Texture

Big, volume filled locks are just made for a party atmosphere and allow you to get all the attention focused on your hair. This great option teams teased roots with a side-swept front section and some beautiful soft curls through the lengths for a great hit of texture.

Updo

Unless your party is big on sophistication, you don't need an elaborate updo with delicate styling or an elegant finish to create an great look. Often, just pulling all of your strands up so they are out of your face is the best way to go- and a great option for dancing! This hairdo playfully pulls the locks to one side so the finish is very fun and flirty. Try this look with any hair texture.

Hair Color

If there's ever a time that bright colored hair is welcome, it's at a party! We suggest opting for spray in temporary hair color if bright pink hair isn't a look allowed at your workplace come Monday. Mix and match your shades as seen here, or try strips of clip in colored hair extensions for a splash of color between your strands if you can't color all of your hair.

Something Simple

For those who need a party look that isn't too time consuming and is easy to set and forget, go for something simple. Straight strands that are big on hair shine will suit any hair length and is easy to achieve with the right hair products and heated styling tools.

Retro Hairstyle Inspiration

By Kate
Old is the new new when it comes to hairstyles, and these classic retro-esq 'dos are the perfect inspiration for a fancy look.

Vampy Vixen

These waves are a beautiful take on a classic finger wave inspired hairdo and will leave you with a beautifully soft finish. Don't forget the hairspray to combat fly-aways and to keep your style in place. A vampy deep red lipstick color is optional, but will kick the retro feel of this lovely look up a notch.

Gorgeous Glamazon

Sometimes the simplest of styles is the best. A deep side hair part and some large hair rollers or a large curling iron will get you this old Hollywood look. Team it with a strapless dress and no necklace to allow your hair to garner all the attention.

Beehive Babe

It doesn't get more retro than this! The beehive is a staple hairstyle for those who love classic looks and isn't nearly as hard to achieve as you might think. The key to keeping the retro glam of this style is to ensure you sweep your front sections or bangs sideways across your forehead, and that your 'hive isn't full of hair frizz.

Platinum Princess

While the style of this mid-length wavy 'do is very retro-esq, it's the fabulous platinum blonde hair color that gives it the trademark retro feel. If your hair is already this shade of blonde, curl your locks so that your hair length sits just below your ears and enjoy a throwback look- retro sunnies optional.

 

Flirty, Fun Short Hair Ideas

With a short length being one of the quickest hair lengths to style, it gives you plenty of time to play around with some awesome new looks, so here's some inspiration!

Waves

Who says waves are for long hair lengths? Texture is always a great way to create a new look, especially if that hair texture goes against how you normally wear your hair. Large, loose waves like the waves shown here can be added with a large barrelled curling iron. Keep the waves soft and only slightly defined for a casual finish and feel.

Funky Finish

If you have a dynamic short cut, show it off by using hair styling products to highlight the best angles. This cut has a unique fringe and really benefits from product through the roots to lift and add volume to the back sections of the hair. A funky finish like this not only draws attention to your hair, but also your face, so have your makeup on point too.

Short and Sleek

Sleek strands look fantastic in short hair that has a little length to it. If your locks are similar to the strands shown here, get out the hair straightener and some straightening balm and give your strands a sleek finish.

If your short haircut already involves bangs, or you're thinking of adding bangs, then styling them in a similar way to this eye-skimming fringe is a must. It's not just the glossy sleekness of the strands that makes this finish appealing, it's also the eye catching hair color. Using a temporary hair color mascara can get you this great look for the night, and it will also work just as well for side-swept bangs.
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Hairstyles for Round Face Shapes - What Hair Styles Will Suit your Round Face Best

f you are like many women out there and have been gifted a round face, there are specific hairstyles for round face shapes that will make you look more beautiful.

But before we proceed to give you hairstyle ideas, here's an important question...

Are you sure you have a round face?

To make sure that you are going to get your best look with these hairstyle tips, it's important that you first make sure you have a round face.

One simple way is to put your hair into a ponytail and go in front of the mirror. Then draw the outline of your face on the mirror with a lip stick around your face. Then step back and see what shape it is more similar to.

Here is a list of face shapes to help you see which one your face drawing is more similar to...

* Oval

* Round

* Long

* Heart

* Square

* Diamond

Another great technique to see if your face is really round is to ask other people like your friends or family members to guess your face shape. Since they will have an outsider's look, they can say more accurately.

OK, so now that you are sure you have a round face, let's see what kind of hair style will look best on you...

The best hairstyles that will look good on you are those that add length to your face.

A long straight hair is a good idea because long hair will make your face look longer, and since it's straight it will make your head width show less.

So what if your hair is not straight and it's curly?

Then a long hairstyle will still look good on you. You may want to use a hair straightener like the popular Sedu flat iron to make your hair straight sometimes.

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Here you can see some beautiful Sedu hairstyles for straight hair.

Another good hairstyle idea that will look perfect on round faces is a long hairstyle with curly ends because it will add width to the bottom of your face and make the width disappear.

Also an easy way to find beautiful hairstyles for round face is to see which celebrity has a round face and then search for that celebrity's hairstyles pictures.

Since celebrities frequently try different hairstyles, you can easily find a collection of good round face hairstyles this way. You can see which hair styles fits her face most and then try it on yourself.

But at the end, remember it's YOU and only you who decides which hairstyle you feel most comfortable in, and that it the hairstyle that will also look most beautiful on you.

If you like a hairstyle that doesn't fit the rules outlined here, it doesn't matter. Because when you like your hairstyle and feel good in it, all the rest goes away because this confidence and inner beauty will shine through your face and you will look more beautiful than ever.

Wish you the best of luck in choosing your hair style!