These Are the Top 10 Trendiest Hairstyle Ideas For 2017, According to Stylists

By Kristin Granero
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New year, new you (and, if you're doing it right, new 'do). To ensure you make a good impression in 2017, we tasked professional hairstylists with breaking down 10 DIY hairstyles that are sure to pop (not fizzle) for all of your going-out needs. Bonus: many of them can be created in a matter of minutes without even having to shower.

Gold-Lined Side Part
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Gold-Lined Side Part

"This is a great style when you want to be the center of attention. It gives an understated yet modern finish. The gold line acts as an extra piece of jewelry and piques a little more interest." — George Papanikolas

DIY it:

  1. Work a strong-hold gel (such as Matrix Style Link Super Fixer Gel, $18) into damp hair and top with a firm-hold hairspray. Allow hair to air-dry. Bonus tip: if you're short on time, you can use a diffuser on a low air setting to set the style.
  2. Using a brush, sculpt and form hair into desired style.
  3. Dip an eyeliner brush into a gold gel (or other color of your choice) and line across your part.
High Fishtail Braid
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High Fishtail Braid

"Braids are a great way to go, especially if you are on day three or four of your blowout, when things aren't as fresh. This one is easy to put together and is super playful." — Papanikolas

DIY it:

  1. Apply a dry shampoo (such as Matrix Style Link Mineral Play Back Dry Shampoo, $18) to give the hair texture and grip.
  2. Pull hair back into a high ponytail and secure tightly with an elastic.
  3. Weave hair into a fishtail braid, using small sections of hair as you go along, and finish with a flexible hairspray to control any flyaways.
Textured Waves
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Textured Waves

"If you can incorporate your natural texture into anything, it saves you lots of time and effort. This look in particular is carefree and easy to maintain throughout the night." — Papanikolas

DIY it:

  1. Apply a texturizing foam (such as Matrix Style Link Mineral Airy Builder Dry Texture Foam, $18) in a scrunching motion to accentuate your natural texture, and allow hair to air-dry or use a dryer to rough-dry.
  2. Once dry, use a one-inch curling iron to create soft waves.
  3. Finish with a flexible hairspray to maintain soft movement.
Elegant Knot
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Elegant Knot

"The look is laid-back but still elegant, making it incredibly versatile and great for any occasion — especially if you're hopping from one festivity to another." — Sebastian Scolarici

DIY it:

  1. Prep by applying a good amount of volumizing mousse (such as John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse, $7) to damp hair before blowing hair out straight.
  2. Mist with dry shampoo or texturizing spray, and tease hair a bit to toughen up.
  3. Brush hair smooth and into a low ponytail, creating a knot and securing with large hairpins.
Sophisticated Low Pony
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Sophisticated Low Pony

"The look is effortless chic, and it is especially great for a more sophisticated affair." — Scolarici

DIY it:

  1. Apply hair wax to fingers and use to part dry hair for a sleek and refined look.
  2. Gather hair into a low ponytail (holding with a hair tie, such as a Hair Bungee, $10), reserving a small piece for wrapping around the base (can secure with a small hairpin).
  3. Finish with a volumizing hairspray (such as John Frieda Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray, $7) for a good hold that doesn't lay flat.
1920s Pin Curl
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1920s Pin Curl

"Add a touch of retro glam to your look with this classic look. I especially love it for girls with shorter hair." — Jennifer Penny

DIY it:

  1. Create a part (a little off to one side), sectioning out a one-inch piece from the front of the side with more hair.
  2. Using a large curling iron, curl the section up and toward your face (the clamp should be behind the section), stopping midlength.
  3. Using a blow-styling cream or gel (such as Kérastase Forme Fatale All-Over Bodifying Gel, $36), pull the rest of your hair back into a tight pony or bun. If your hair is long enough, incorporate the fringe section into the pony/bun, leaving the curled part intact. If it's not long enough, smooth the ends with gel and pin.
Half-Pony Flower Crown
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Half-Pony Flower Crown

"If structured looks aren't for you, take a more bohemian approach to the holidays with this flirty floral style. All you need are 10 minutes and a flower headband." — Penny

DIY it:

  1. Taking a one- to two-inch section on each side of your part, braid hair and secure with a small elastic.
  2. Wrap braided sections around to the back of your head like a headband, hiding the ends under the other plaits and securing with bobby pins.
  3. Finish your look with a flower headband or crown placed on top of the braids.
Bejeweled Low Ponytail
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Bejeweled Low Ponytail

"Make a simple ponytail anything but ordinary by accessorizing and adorning it with a jeweled headband or headpiece." — Penny

DIY it:

  1. Spray a dry shampoo/grit spray to the roots of hair and work in upward to add some texture and hold.
  2. Pull hair back into a low ponytail and secure with a clear hair tie.
  3. Complete your look by assembling a jeweled headband of your choice at the crown of your head, leaving a few pieces of hair to fall to the side of your face for a whimsical effect.
Mega '70s Volume
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Mega '70s Volume

"This look is elegant, easy to create at home, and style offers lots of volume, which is a very popular request among women." — Temur

DIY it:

  1. Apply volumizing products (such as Sally Hershberger 24K Body Volumizing Mousse, $32, and Root Envy, $32) to damp hair and rough-dry in order to build body. Bonus tip: if your hair needs extra body, flip hair over when drying. If your hair needs some smoothing, use a round brush.
  2. Pick up thin sections of hair and begin wrapping them down a one-inch curling iron from your roots to ends, holding for three to five seconds.
  3. Brush waves out gently with a flat brush (such as that from Mason Pearson, $105) and finish with a texture spray (such as Shu Uemura Texture Wave, $39).
Poshly Pinned Ponytail
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Poshly Pinned Ponytail

"This look is great for when you don't have time to wash [hair]. I especially like it for second-day hair because it has more texture. Wear it with embellished clips and keep it going with smaller accents for everyday." — Laura Polko

DIY it:

  1. Create an imperfect, deep side part in dry hair, combing hair back with your fingers into a low ponytail and securing with a clear band (such as a Scunci Clear Poly Band, $3). You can further roughen up the look by making circular movements with the palms of your hands at the temples and the back of the pony.
  2. Loop pony into the style of your choice (from a tight bun to a looser knot), securing it with large bobby pins that match the color of your hair.
  3. Finish the look with a decorative hairpin (such as the Scunci Real Style Charming Pin, $5).