While those in the show biz surrender their free-flowing cascade of waves to the expertise of a hairstylist, they have quite the reputation for collaborating glamour with ease across carpets, photoshoots, and Instagram. They might elevate a simple slicked-back bun into something aspirational and ambitious within seconds, but the truth is that many of these styles and aesthetics are accessible to mere mortals too. Since New Year’s eve is around the corner, it’s time to consider putting together a beauty aesthetic for the night. Here are some of the coolest celeb-approved hairstyles for NYE to get you started.
Don’t Worry. We’ve Got The Mane Part Covered.
The Lazy Girl Look-Book Just Got An Update
Kim K elevated the half-ponytail, half-bun hybrid into something aspirational for our night-outs. The mid-height ‘do is inspired by the lazy-girl aesthetic because all it involves is creating a half-bun on the last loop of your elastic instead of pulling your hair through it. You can brush all of your back with a spray or gel to play into the slicked-back effect even more.
Because Slicked-Back Buns Never Go Out Of Style
Tara Sutaria’s slicked-back bun is chic and classy, and it has become a go-to for most carpets. Split your hair into two sections: the top half and the bottom half. Comb through the bottom half of your hair while pulling it as close to the nape of your neck as possible. Secure this section with an elastic before moving on to the top half of the hair. Do a centre part before adding the section to the elastic too. Twist the hair into a bun, and you’re done. Just some pins to tuck the flicks in at the end.
Pair Your Glazed-Donut Aesthetic With This
The half-up half-down ‘do is enjoying a renaissance off late, and much of it is thanks to A-listers like Hailey Bieber entrusting the mane to the low-effort hairstyle on occasion. This ‘do is fuss-free and low-maintenance. Begin by flat-ironing your hair to recreate the silky-smooth effect modelled by Bieber. Sweep the hair around your crown up toward the top of the head before securing it with an elastic. Ensure that the ponytail is positioned right at the top for the hair to fall around the sides of the head gloriously.
This Is The Twist Your Aesthetic Needs
Sonam Kapoor’s braid is the epitome of elegance. The actress divorced the conventionality of a free-flowing cascade of waves for an affair with a slicked-back braid. Just run an anti-frizz serum or oil through your hair to tame flyaways and frizz. Part your hair down the middle before creating a ponytail right above the nape of your neck. Proceed to twirl your hair into a three-way braid, and secure the ends with an elastic.
A Ponytail That Boasts Sky-Skimming Ambitions? Check.
Tap into the versatility of Janhvi Kapoor’s sky-high ‘do for New Year’s night — regardless of whether you’re going all out or not, this style will compliment your chosen aesthetic. Part your hair down the middle, and divide it into two sections: top half and bottom half. Sweep the top half (around the ears) back into a ponytail with a boar-bristle brush, and secure it with an elastic based on how high you want the ponytail to be. This half-and-half technique prevents your hair from moving off-centre or changing shape. Add the bottom half to the already-tied section next. Try using a bungee/hook elastic to make the process easier. These elastics have hooks on either end that you can undo to accommodate more hair into a ponytail. Spritz your hair with a texturising hairspray to add body and movement to the ponytail, and you’re done.
For Last-Minute Plans That Don’t Lack Glamour
Shanaya Kapoor’s half-bun is another masterclass in the lazy-girl aesthetic. It’s cool, no-effort, and a good kind of messy. Create a middle part first. Gather all your hair around the crown and ears around the back of the head, and put it into a ponytail. Once you have yourself a ponytail, proceed to wrap the length of the hair around the base until you’ve reached the end. Secure the bun in place with another elastic, and tuck in any flicks with (bobby) pins to neaten it up just a little. Spray the hair with sea salt spray to capture the beachy, messy aesthetic better.
It’s Going To Be Brutal Out There. So Wear Your Hair Like This
Olivia Rodrigo’s half-up half-down pigtails are playful and effortless. Part your hair down the centre, and let some face-framing chunks cascade past the sides of your face before you start sweeping your hair back into pigtails. Create two ponytails around the sides of your head — make sure they’re placed a little toward the top of the head — and you’re done.
Which one of these are you recreating?
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