Another bonus? These retro hairstyles are easy-to-create and once you have them in your arsenal you can fall back on them anytime. New party dresses might not be in the budget after all that holiday shopping and trying on clothes can be stressful during a month when celebrating includes lots of treats and drinks. Learn more about how to create these retro hairstyles for instant glam to undoubtedly make you feel party ready:
Retro Hairstyles to Check Out Now
1. Bow Hairstyles
The easiest way to take your regular hairstyle from standard to glam is by accessorizing. Adding a thick black headband with a large bow on the side is a classy nod to the holiday season and a playful addition to any party outfit. For sleek strands featured in the photo above, use Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Heat Defense Leave-In Conditioner, blow-dry your hair and then straighten it. How easy is that?!
3. Teased Hairstyles
Calling all regular curl wearers and those new to the curl department alike! Run some mousse throughout your damp strands and either blow-dry or air-dry your hair. Create simple curls using a small curling iron, then tease the front of your hairline with a comb, focusing on combing away from your face. This style will open up your face and give you a chance to show off that bright red holiday-ready lipstick.
3. Glam Curls
Hairspray is a must when it comes to locking in your structured curls. Using a one and a half inch curling iron, create large curls through all of your second or third day hair. Pulling out a two inch section in the front, gather the rest of your hair into a knot at the back of your head and pin it into place. Coil that front section down across your forehead and pin it first at your hairline and then extend it to the back of your head where you can incorporate it into the bun. Spray some hairspray onto both the front and back sections of your hair. This will create a structured and shiny finish that’ll last all day (and night!) long.
4. Cute Short Chop
We’re a bit obsessed with super short curly hair right now. After what seems like decades of the short curly hair look being frowned upon we’re glad this look is back in action. Ruffle up those short tight ringlets with some mousse, and get ready to rock this look.
5. Wet Hair Look
There is nothing quite as cool as the wet hair look. This style is super cool and high fashion, making it pretty awesome for a special event. To get this look with tight ringlets, wash and detangle your hair. Then, apply TRESemmé Flawless Curls Defining Gel and scrunch it throughout your hair. And that’s it! Don’t fuss with your hair and the extra gel will create that wet look.
6. Mini Bouffant
We love this sort of 60s-inspired style! It’s a great way to wear the tight ringlets look and keep your hair off of your face. You can follow our tutorial for creating this half-up bouffant ‘do. When you wear this style, make sure you take it easy with the teasing if you have natural curls.
7. Voluminous Tight Ringlets
For gals with naturally curly hair you can achieve this cool voluminous look really easily by breaking one big curly hair rule. Brush your hair. Yep! With a regular old hairbrush. The more you brush your hair the more voluminous and fluffy it will look. Just make sure you don’t overdo it so you can still see your curly hair texture.
8. Slicked-Down Roots
This look is a little more ’70s, but we still love it. To get this cool girl look, you’ll need to get back together with your BFF, hair gel. Start by parting your hair right down the center. Then take Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel and apply it to your roots. Brush down your roots and rock your curly locks.
9. Pinned Back Hair
Take some of the volume out of your tight ringlets by pinning them down! This style looks super cute on short and long hair alike. All you need are a couple of bobby pins. On each side of your head, just above your ear, pin down your hair and go!
10. Half-Updo
Half updos are always a good idea. We like to style tight ringlets in simple half-up ponytails to let all the emphasis fall onto your curls! You can also do a cute half-up bun look for a little more volume on top. Need more ways to wear your tight ringlets? Check out these vintage styles for curly hair.
