If you're hitting the party circuit after a day in the office, or if your work Christmas party starts as soon as the clock hits 5pm, then these hairstyle ideas will transform your locks into a fabulous party look in no time!
 

Backcombed Half Up Half Down Hairstyle

Backcombed party hairstylePulling your hair into a half up half down hairstyle takes all of about 5 minutes and is very easy to secure with an elastic band or some simple hair pins. To turn your look from an everyday look to a party hairstyle, spend a few extra minutes backcombing the top section of your hair before styling it into a half up half down look.


 

Colorful Clip-In Hair Extensions

Party hair with clip in color extensionsIf your office hairstyle is already appropriate for a party then add some special funk with some fun and colorful clip-in hair extensions. Clip-in extensions come in lots of different hair colors and can be attached to the under sections of your hair in just a few simple minutes - getting you party ready in no time!


 

Easy Updo

Easy party upstyleTo take your look from day to night, there's no easier way then simply grabbing your lengths, twisting them together and then pinning or clipping them into an easy updo. This look would be a cinch to pull together, and will especially suit anyone with side-swept bangs.


 

Party Plait

Party bob with plaitAny hairstyle can be jazzed up with a simple hair plait. To re-create this look, just take the front section of your hair and plait it before tucking it behind your ear and pinning it into place. To finish, pull some other strands over the plait to frame your face, and your party look is complete!


 

Side Ponytail Braid

Braided party ponytailIf you like a plaited look that's a little bit more spectacular and you have long locks that you'd love to highlight then consider adding a braid to your lengths. This look combines a braid with a great side-swept ponytail, which is not only on trend, but also looks great with very little effort or hair styling time required!


 

And there you have it. 5 simple looks that can take your look from the office into full party mood with a few easy adjustments. If all else fails, or your hair looks too greasy by the end of the day to pull of these great options then simply grab some glossy hair gel and slick back your hair, tucking it behind you ears, for instant glamour!