The Trending Party Hairstyles of 2026

Party season is back, and if your clients have booked in for their work Christmas party or festive night out with their friends, we know it's the perfect excuse to do a little more with their hair. With a line-up of voluminous Hollywood curls and understated pinned-back styles, these trending party hairstyles have the perfect balance of effortless and full-on glamour. Let's jump into these trendy hairstyles for 2026!

Side Parted, Face-Framing Waves

The side part is having a moment, and this hairstyle is the perfect way to work the trend without sacrificing length. Start by creating a deep side part, then section off the top half of the hair. Curl the remaining lengths into soft, flowing waves before turning your attention to the front section. Add a little extra definition to the face-framing piece to bring the look together. This results in a glamorous, bombshell finish that gives the finished look plenty of movement. It's party season perfection!

Slick-Back Voluminous Ponytail

For some clients, they want the main event to be their outfit and statement-making make-up, so keeping the hair back and out of their face is ultimately apart of their desired look. But having their hair back doesn't necessarily mean a boring style! This simple but flattering style ensures the hair is out of the way while adding detail atthe back. Either working with side or centre parting, slick the hair right bakc ensuring a sleek, smooth finish. Add some voluminous curls and texture spray to the client's ponytail, and brush out to give it plenty of volume. It's understated and super easy to wear, but it gives your client a dressy-up vibe.

Pinned-Back & Polished

Chic is so on-trend this party season, and this pinned-back hair look is the easiest way to create a look that ticks this box. Sometimes less really is more, so this simple yet flattering style keeps the hair down while still adding a little detail around the face. Taking a wide plate styler, such as the Alfa Italia Lustro Wide Plate Styler, simple smoothen and straighten the clients hair in sections, making to curl the hair upwards when coming the end of the hair section. This is what creates that super chic 'C-curl' flick to the ends of the hair. Finish the style by parting the hair into the side or centre, take a section from either side and secure it neatly behind the ear with a grip.This creates that super chic and on-trend style that clients will be loving this party season.

Bouncy, Bombshell Curls

No party hair edit would be complete without a set of big, bouncy curls. We're talking glossy, fully-bodied waves with plenty of lift and movement. Sometimes, the hair is the outfit, and that certainly is the case with these bouncy, bombshell curls. And with the newly launched Alfa Italia Bella Air Styler (available to pre-order), easily create volume while simultaneously drying and styling the hair, with the multiple attachments to interchange. Use the round brush nozzles for lift and volume and the roots and the curling wands for that voluminous, bouncy curl. Finish with a touch of hairspray, and you'll create a Hollywood-glam hairdo that will turn heads!

Half-Up Half-Down Curls

Clients can't decide between wearing their hair up or down? Why not offer them both! Particularly suited to mid-to-long hair, it keeps the front sections neatly away from the face while leaving plenty of length and curl on show. Create soft, consistent curls using the Alfa Italia Tropea Multi Wave Kit with the extra-long barrel, then brush back the top section with a slick back brush and secure in place. Leave two delicate sections of hair look around the face for a softer finish, or smooth everything back for a more polished look. Plus, add some ribbon or a festive bow to complete the look!