20 New Years Eve Hairstyles for Medium Hair and Pretty Party Looks
Looking for new years eve hairstyles for medium hair with a little something extra? Think star clips, flipped ends or a low bun with a touch of glitter.
These ideas include shoulder-length styles plus some longer looks to borrow details from rather than copy strand for strand.
You can keep things simple or go all out with sparkle. I especially love the little pearl-like accents. From braided fronts to pretty half-up twists, there’s plenty here to save for your party plans.
New Year's Eve Hair Ideas Worth Saving
crossed twists and loose waves
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous half-up hairstyle. I love the wide sections crossing at the back and the loose waves underneath.
For your own version, ask for a smaller half-up twist with a wavy piece left out near your face. You don’t need to copy all that length to borrow the pretty detail.
sparkling star clips
How cute are these star clips? The sparkling outlines sit right over the twists, with big waves falling below.
If you want to dress up a half-up style for midnight, try adding a pair of star-shaped clips like these. I’d keep the rest of the accessories simple.
sleek bun and a straight strand
Prefer a hairstyle without sparkle? Try this smooth swept-back bun with a long strand left loose across the front of the face.
I love that straight piece beside the rounded bun.
braids and a black bow
I am obsessed with this bow hairstyle. The side braids meet at the back beneath a big black bow, with loose waves underneath.
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Try a smaller bow if you’d rather show more of the braids. That little change would be lovely on shoulder-length hair.
high half-up curls
This half-up style may just be one of my favorites here. I love the height at the crown and those defined curls falling through the loose hair.
Ask for the top section to sit high if you want a similar shape. Keep a curled front piece out to follow this look.
gold sparkle and a low bun
Bring a little gold to your party hair with this low twisted bun. The fine sparkling trails follow the swept-back sections, with more glitter gathered just above the bun.
If you want to try the detail, choose a glitter product intended for hair. A few gold streaks would be a pretty place to start.
loose curls piled high
If you are looking for an updo with lots of volume, then this one is for you. There’s so much to love, from the loose loops on top to the curled pieces beside the face.
I’d keep those stray curls rather than ask for every piece to be tucked away.
pearl-like dots and short waves
How adorable are these little white accents? They’re scattered on both sides of the center part, with loose waves around shoulder level.
This is a pretty way to dress up your hair without putting it up. Try hair-safe pearl-like decorations around the part to borrow the idea.
side-swept wet-look bob
Don’t want bows, clips or an updo? Look no further because this wet-look bob has plenty going on by itself.
The deep side sweep falls over one eye while the short ends flick outward.
Save this one if you like a glossy, deliberately piecey finish.
braided front and wavy ends
I love this chunky braid across the front. It’s so cute with the short waves left loose underneath.
Ask for a braid that follows your hairline if you want to try the same idea. You can leave the ends down rather than work them into an updo.
big swooping layers
The flipped layers are my favorite part of this hairstyle. Each section curves away from the face, with big rounded ends through the lengths.
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If your medium-length cut already has layers, bring this picture as inspiration for a bouncy blowout rather than the exact length.
smooth part and little pearls
This is another pretty way to wear pearl-like accents, but it’s a little different from the wavy bob above. I love the smooth center part and the hair tucked behind the ear.
Keep the decorations near the top and let the curled ends stay bare to follow this look.
loose low bun
If you’re looking for an updo without lots of decoration, go with this loose low bun. The lifted crown and long face-framing pieces keep it from looking too slick.
Those little wisps are worth keeping. I’d leave this one just as understated.
center-parted tousled waves
Who says you have to put your hair up for New Year’s Eve? These waves look gorgeous worn loose, especially around the lighter front sections.
For a shorter version, ask for loose waves from around cheek level through the ends. Keep the center part if you like how the two sides frame the face.
sleek high ponytail
I am obsessed with this high ponytail. The top is smooth and swept back, with long waves falling over one shoulder.
Try the same high placement with your own length instead of aiming for this long tail. A shorter wavy ponytail would be cute with statement hoops too.
smooth hair and flipped ends
How pretty are these flipped ends? The side part and smooth lengths keep the hairstyle simple, then the ends turn outward right around the shoulders.
If you want a little retro detail without adding accessories, this is a lovely one to save.
lifted crown and curved ends
This is another gorgeous way to wear a bouncy style. I love the height at the crown and the wide sweep across the forehead.
The rounded ends are just as pretty. Ask for a lifted crown with big curved ends if you want to borrow this shape for your party look.
silver glitter half-up hair
If you are looking for a true eye-catcher, then this one is for you. The silver-colored glitter follows the swept-back sections and runs down the center of the half-up tail.
I love the straight hair underneath. You could borrow just the glittered center detail if you don’t want quite as much sparkle.
a bow made from hair
That bow is made from the hair itself! The wide loops sit above a cascade of curls, with a narrow section wrapped around the middle.
For medium hair, ask your stylist whether a smaller bow would work with your length. I’d keep the curled ends as part of that version too.
glitter trails and a twisted bun
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous low bun. I am in love with the silver-colored sparkle following the twists all the way down.
The loose curled piece beside the face is such a pretty detail. Ask for a softly swept-back shape with glitter along selected sections if you want to try this look.
