Special party season feature: 3 quick knockout hairstyles for New Year's Eve

Christmas and New Year are fast approaching, and perhaps you are still unsure how to style your hair to stand out this New Year's Eve? Whether you are a busy businesswoman or a Bohemian girl who is always late, you don't have much time to do your hair and make-up... But don't panic! Whatever your style, there are endless options for matching your hairstyle up with your evening outfit.

Now's the perfect time to use lots of smart techniques to create beautiful floaty curls, a cool chignon or pimp up your hairstyle with hair accessories. Proof that it's not that complicated to create a sophisticated hairstyle in just a few minutes against the clock.

Do you have beautiful long locks? Then enhance them with glamorous waves done with a heated styler on the day of the event. Alternatively, plaits put in the day before will be enough to wave your hair so that you can wear it down in the evening.

Are you worried you'll mess up your hairstyle? Then go to one of Jean Louis David's Style Bars. The hairstylists will save your look by giving you a pretty up-do in just 15 minutes (for €15). From a revisited ballerina bun to an asymmetric chignon, you're spoilt for choice!

For those in a rush, go for a pretty piece of hair jewellery which will instantly give your hair a party look. Put in a hair slide, wear a crown or a headband or put your locks up with a novelty hairband. You will look for all the world like you have spent hours perfecting your belle of the ball look for this special occasion.

In this feature you'll find all of our ideas and tips for a quick knockout hairstyle this New Year's Eve!