Young Woman with Christmas Lights in HairYou may not like it, it may only be November, but party season is almost upon us. Confusing perfume ads featuring pale-skinned mavens and moody, muscular men have already started gracing our screens. Toy companies are gearing up for the influx of panicked parents seeking that must-have gift for their precious little darling. Before you know it, familiar jingles will be playing throughout Asda, and you’ll have started to plan your Christmas grocery shopping list so it arrives in time. (No one wants a shoddy turkey, after all.)

Then of course, there are all those wonderful parties to go to. While you may have figured out what to wear, it can be puzzling to decide what to do with your hair. So here are three party hair ideas to match any outfit this festive season.

[heading]The Glamour of a Seated Dinner Party[/heading]If you’re dressing to impress, you’ll need a hairdresser for impressive party hair. Ask your stylist what glamorous hairstyle would suit your face shape, and really let them take the lead.

This is when we get the chance to be really creative, and we love it. If you’re on a budget, try head-turning GHD style curls pinned loosely into a chic chignon. Spritz with hairspray to keep it in place. If your hair’s shorter, look for something to add a bit of you; perhaps a gorgeous diamante headband, or antique hair slide. Curls are the way to go. Think vintage vixens and Marilyn style waves.
Diamante glamorous hair

[heading]The Office Christmas Party[/heading] Ok, so they’re not the best way to spend an evening. Having to spend more hours with people you probably would never ordinarily speak to can be a drag. But don’t let getting changed in the ladies loos get you down! This is a great chance to wine and dine on the company’s expense account. Not to mention get the gossip the morning after…

You’ll probably not have the chance to pop out after work for a quick blowdry. But party hair doesn’t always need a hairdresser. In the morning, tie your hair into a plait or twist it into a bun. This means that you’re hair’s working while you are. When the time comes, unravel your hair and run a bit of gloss spray to liven it up. There you have it! A really easy, low maintenance yet stunning look to get all the gossips’ tongues wagging.
Chic wavy hair

[heading]A Fun Night Out With Friends[/heading] These are the parties most of us live for. Those nights that start all civilised in the local pub, then seem to get messier and far, far more fun as the hours pass, and end up with you and your mates giggling in the back of a taxi talking about who flirted with who and whether that guy was hitting on you or not. The ones that never go as planned and always end up better than anyone thought.

Use this chance to reflect your mood and your personality. Feeling nostalgic? Whip out the crimpers and zigzag sections of your hair before pinning up loosely. Feeling sultry? Use those rollers to set gorgeous curls. Feeling fun? Blowdried poker straight party hair and a full on fringe can look gorgeous if you spritz a bit of glossy spray through it. If you need help deciding there’s no better treat than getting the girls to head to the salon for a bit of pampering together. Hey, it’s only party season once a year, right?
medium curly brown hair