Four Party Hairstyles: Easy Wedding Guest Hair Ideas You Can Do at Home

You can do these four party and wedding guest hairstyles yourself at home. Whenever possible, we always recommend booking your hair and makeup with Bella Angel. Our schedule fills up quickly, and we aren’t always available. When that happens, you still deserve to look polished, confident, and ready to celebrate.
(No stylist required, but we still think you should call Bella Angel first.)

If you need a backup plan, these four party wedding guest hairstyles give you stylish looks you can recreate with the right tools and a little patience. Each style looks elevated without being hard to do, making them perfect for holiday parties, special events, or any night you want to look put-together without professional styling.

We love creating party looks for brides, bridesmaids, moms, and anyone who knows the look they want. Even when we can’t be there in person, our goal stays the same: help you feel confident, relaxed, and ready for your event. These four party wedding guest hairstyles are designed to do just that.

Effortless Party Waves

Easy Wedding Guest hairstyles

Effortless party waves create a soft, polished look with a touch of glam. Start with freshly washed hair and apply a lightweight styling cream or mousse to damp hair to help with hold and control. Blow-dry your hair completely, then choose your part.

Use a curling iron or wand to make loose waves, switching the direction of each curl. This keeps the style looking natural while adding movement and volume. Finish by gently separating the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.

This style sets the tone for all four party hairstyles: easy to wear, flattering, and perfect for any celebration. The remaining looks follow the same idea, polished results with simple steps you can confidently do at home.

For extra sparkle, incorporate a hair accessory, or just tuck one side behind your ear or secure with bobby pins. To ensure your style lasts, finish with a strong-hold finishing hairspray.

Tip: Never use a flat iron before curling your hair. If your hair has trouble holding a curl, use a smaller curling iron. For soft, full waves, choose a larger barrel. Always finish with hairspray to help your style hold and last longer.

Trick: Work in neat sections and let each curl cool before touching it. This helps the curl set and keeps the waves bouncy. Lightly spray each curl with a soft, flexible hairspray to make the style last. For a relaxed look, use your fingers to separate the curls instead of brushing them.

Secret: Balance is key. Mix volume with softness, shape with movement, and shine with texture. Curl pieces in different directions to keep the waves looking natural. Finish with the right products, and you’ll get waves that feel polished but easy—perfect for any celebration.

Fun and Easy Ponytails

Party Ponytails

The party ponytail is a fun, easy style you can wear sleek or a little messy. Start by choosing where you want it. A high pony feels bold and playful, while a low pony looks chic and relaxed. Brush the hair back and use a small amount of gel or serum to smooth flyaways. For extra volume, gently tease the hair at the crown before tying it back. To dress it up, wrap a small piece of hair around the hair tie and pin it underneath to hide the elastic.

For a little sparkle, add hair glitter or shimmer spray along your part or through the ponytail. Apply it over a light layer of gel or wax so it stays in place.

Tip: Use a clear elastic or one that matches your hair color so it blends in.

Trick: Slide a bobby pin straight down under the elastic, with the opening facing forward. This lifts the ponytail and helps it stay put all night.

Secret: Lightly curl the ponytail after you secure it. This adds movement, makes it look fuller, and gives it an instant party-ready finish.

Classic or Boho Bun/Chignon

Easy Buns and Chignons

This classic low bun, or chignon, works well for medium to long hair. You can wear it smooth and polished or soft and romantic with a boho feel. You can start on wet or dry hair, depending on the look you want. For a messy boho bun, begin with completely dry hair.

Leave a few loose pieces around your face. Gather the rest of your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Lightly curl the ponytail, then loosely wrap sections around the hair tie and pin them in place. Don’t worry about making it perfect. The texture and softness are what make this style beautiful.

For a smooth, shiny chignon, start with clean, towel-dried hair. Apply a generous amount of styling gel from roots to ends and comb it through so the hair looks smooth and even. Pull your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure it with an elastic. Add a little more gel to the ponytail for extra shine and control.

Place two fingers at the base of the ponytail. Wrap the ponytail down and around your fingers, guiding it up the right side. Twist the hair and wrap it over the top, then tuck it underneath to form the bun. Twist any loose ends and pin everything securely in place. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray.

Tip: Use bobby pins that match your hair color and slide them in with the open side facing down so they hold better.
Trick: Keep the twist tight and even to avoid bumps and keep the bun smooth.
Secret: A great chignon feels secure but not stiff. You can place it low, centered, or slightly higher depending on the look you want.

Party-Ready Half Up & Half Down

Many Versions Easy to Achieve

This half up, half down style works best for medium to long hair and gives a soft, romantic look while keeping hair out of your face. You can wear it sleek or with loose waves, making it perfect for parties and special events.

Start by prepping your hair the same way you would for party waves. Once your waves are done, take a small section of hair from each side just above your ears. Bring both sections to the back of your head and secure them together with a hair tie.

Tip: Lightly tease the crown before securing the hair, then add crossed bobby pins underneath for extra hold. Finish with a flexible hairspray so the style stays soft.
Trick: Secure the half-up section with a small clear elastic, then wrap a thin piece of hair around it to hide the band and keep it in place all night.
Secret: Gently pull a few small pieces at the crown and around the face after securing the style. This softens the look and gives it an effortless, romantic finish.