Three Party Hairstyles That Work Harder Than Your Diary
No salon slot? No problem. These quick, flexible party hairstyles are designed to take you from desk to dancefloor with ease — polished, festive and achievable at home, even at the last minute.
You’ve probably missed your chance to bag a hairdressing appointment, but there’s one more weekend before the big day and plenty of parties already booked in the diary. Hair needs to be quick, flexible, and able to carry you from desk to dancefloor without drama. These three easy-to-achieve party hairstyles deliver polish with minimal effort, no salon visit required.
The fake blow-dry
No time for rollers or a professional blowout, fake it convincingly. Build volume and grip with a thickening spray or dry shampoo, then use a wide-barrel tong to create loose, bouncy waves through the mid-lengths and ends. Sweep the hair into a deep side parting, mist lightly with a glossing spray for just-left-the-salon shine, and finish with a statement hair slide. Quick, easy, and reliably glamorous.
Ribbons and bows
A simple half-up, half-down style gets instant festive polish with the addition of a ribbon. Mist a texturising spray (try Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray, £20.50) into damp hair, or straight onto dry lengths if you’re styling at your desk, then scrunch to activate soft movement. Divide the hair into top and bottom sections and loosely brush the top back, texture over perfection. Secure, then tie a chic ribbon into a bow for an effortless, French-leaning finish or add a bow hair-clip..
The messy bun
Relaxed yet refined, the messy bun is the perfect partner to a more dressed-up outfit. Start with a texturising spray and lightly backcomb at the roots for lift. Pull the hair into a low ponytail, teasing out a few face-framing strands. Twist into a bun and secure with kirby grips. Finish with a light mist of hairspray, gently ruffle for an undone feel, then add a glitzy headband to raise the glamour.
