New Year’s Eve Hairstyles With Shimmer

Whether you’re looking forward to a glamorous night out of a cozy night in, New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate new beginnings. As one of our favorite times of the year to start off fresh and new, in the world of hair, a new year also brings with it new trends. Breaking down two tops trends we’re sure to see next year (that also double as a perfect way to ring in 2022) Karla Valenzuela, Sam Villa Ambassador @kolor.me.karlaa shares New Year’s Eve styles with shimmer!

“A high ponytail is youthful and fun, add a little tinsel and it’s party-worthy…it’s all over TikTok. Similarly, baby braids are an easy way to frame the face and add texture to any hair type, and will definitely have staying power in 2022,” explains Valenzuela.

High Pony with Tinsel

Apply Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray and Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold and directionally blow dry hair up towards the crown in preparation for a high pony with a Sam Villa Artist Series Polishing Paddle Brush.
Attach tinsel using extension tape around hairline. Leave at least 1” of hair around hairline to cover the extension tape.
Use the paddle brush to smooth and gather into a high ponytail and tie a butcher’s knot with sewing elastic to secure.
Add more tinsel to the ponytail with extension tape - sticking tape into the interior of the tail to conceal it.
Take a small section of hair from the ponytail and wrap around elastic.
Use a Sam Villa Signature Series Sleekr® Professional Straightening Iron to smooth and add shine to the ponytail.
Finish with Redken Max Hold Hairspray for hold and Shine Flash glass-like shine spray for added gloss.

Baby Braids with Tinsel

Apply Redken Full Frame 07 on dry hair and blow dry using a paddle brush, lifting 90º off the scalp to create volume (dry moussing technique).
Make tinsel extensions by sticking tinsel on the sticky side of Bellami single-sided tape and then add single sided tape to secure the tinsel.
Peel off the protective film from double-sided tape and stick on the tinsel extension to the interior of the hair.
Spray Redken Themal Spray 22 High Hold for thermal protection and hold.
Use a Sam Villa Pro Results Double Waver to create waves.
Create a middle part and add two baby braids to frame the face, gently teasing the tail ends to lock and secure the braids without having to use a hair elastic.
Finish with Redken Max Hold Hairspray for hold and Shine Flash glass-like shine spray for high gloss.