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15 Best New Year’s Eve Hairstyles for Women Over 50

By Melanie Aman

Are you struggling to find the best New Year’s Eve hairstyle for women over 50? The good news is there are so many looks to try that will suit any party, whether it’s a fancy black-tie event or a small gathering with friends and family.

We obviously want to look fabulous at our New Year’s Eve party, but there’s no way we want to spend hours in the bathroom curling, ironing, and crimping our hair. Plus, we really don’t want to shell out at the salon for an overpriced updo. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy New Year’s Eve hairstyles that you can recreate in a few minutes at home. 

Whether you want a New Year’s Eve hairstyle for short hair, medium-length hair, curly hair, long hair, you name it, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling to see our favorite New Year’s Eve hairstyles for women over 50. 

  1. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Bette Middler

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    Bette Middler's Tousled 'Do

    New Year's Eve hair doesn't have to look perfect!

  3. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Viola Davis

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    Viola Davis' Side-Swept Pixie

    A subtle highlight is the perfect pop of color.

  5. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Nicole Kidman

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    Nicole Kidman's Messy Fishtail Braid

    The three-strand braid is a classic, but New Year's Eve is all about taking a fashion risk.

  6. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Helen Mirren

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    Helen Mirren's Signature Short Bob

    A short bob with a deep side part is an easy way to grow out bangs while still looking chic. 

  7. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Demi Moore

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    Demi Moore's Long, Straight Locks

    Demi Moore is proof that you can still rock long hair after 50. 

  9. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Julianne Moore

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    Julianne Moore's Slick Bun

    Sometimes just pulling your hair away from your face is an instant face-lift. 

  10. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Jane Seymour

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    Jane Seymour's Piecey Bangs

    Leaving your bangs loose is a great look for more casual New Year's Eve parties. 

  11. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Salma Hayek

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    Salma Hayek's Voluminous Ringlets

    Nothing will make you feel as good as a full head of fabulous curls.

  13. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Halle Berry

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    Halle Berry's Messy Bun

    Keep your New Year's Eve look from being too prim and proper with a frizzy, teased bun and a few wispy strands. 

  14. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Maria Shriver

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    Maria Shriver's Loose Waves

    A wide-barreled curling iron is the way to go for effortless, loose curls.

  15. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Sandra Bullock

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    Sandra Bullock's Face-Framing Strands

    Leaving the layers of hair closest to your face out of the bun makes for a romantic New Year's Eve hairstyle. 

  17. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Naomi Watts

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    Naomi Watt's Ombré Waves

    There's no shame in rocking a bit of root at your New Year's Eve party. 

  18. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Sarah Jessica Parker

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    Sarah Jessica Parker's Low Ponytail

    We're petitioning for 2019 to be the year of the hair ribbon. 

  19. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Barbra Streisand

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    Barbra Streisand's Fuss-Free Look

    Straighten your curls and part down the middle for a 'do that's fabulously stylish while still effortless. 

  21. Best New Years Eve Hairstyles Women Over 50 Meryl Streep

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    Meryl Streep's Pompadour

    Adding volume at the root is an easy way to fake thickness if your hair is starting to thin.

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