The Best Star-Inspired Party Hairstyles

Holiday Hair Trends 2013

 To achieve this elegant style, hairstylist Nikki Lee first created texture by setting curls throughout the singer’s hair, which she later softened by combing through with a large paddle brush. After giving her roots a lift with UNITE Expanda Dust ($27; unitehair.com), Lee began constructing the low chignon by tying hair into loose knots while pinning and tucking strands onto one side. “To finish off this look, I wanted to sculpt soft Hollywood waves throughout the left side while keeping the right side clean and sleek,” she told us. A final spritz of hairspray helped lock strands in place.

 

 

Hairstylist Ryan Richman recommends applying Living Proof Prime Style Extender ($20; livingproof.com) to damp hair before blow-drying to secure night-long results. After anchoring locks to one side with a deep side-part, use a 1-inch curling iron to coil hair section by section in the same direction. Then, “gently brush out your curl into a uniformed wave,” he said. Pin hair behind one ear to achieve the star’s dramatic, side-swept appeal. 



Slick strands into a chic, center-parted ponytail like Julianne Moore. Celebrity stylist Oscar Blandi prepped for the sleek style by applying his frizz-taming Instant Glossing Cream ($21; ulta.com) on damp hair to ensure a silky, smooth blowout. For the same low-slung look, tie your pony an inch or so above the nape of the neck, wrapping hair around the base and securing with a bobby pin for added polish.