Funky Hairstyles for Parties

Bethany Mota's Long, Wavy, Brunette, Funky, Party, Half Updo Hairstyle is a trendy, fun way to work with unwashed hair. Get the look: 

1. To get Bethany Mota's hairstyle, start with unwashed hair. Work a dry texture spray through hair.
2. Gather half of your hair up on top of your head into a high ponytail.
3. Twist the ponytail around itself and pin in place to create a messy bun.

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Rihanna's Medium, Black, Funky, Party, Hairstyle is a great way to showcase your natural texture. Steal her style:

1. To get Rihanna's hairstyle, start by spritzing a curl enhancer throughout damp hair. Then blow dry using a diffuser.
2. Create a deep side part and spritz on a spray gel to get a wet look.
3. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray.

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Jordin Sparks' Long, Edgy, Funky, Party Ponytail Hairstyle is a fun way to add personality to a classic braid. Get the look:

1. To get Jordin Sparks' hairstyle, apply a shine serum to completely dry hair from roots to tips.
2. Rub a styling wax or pomade onto the palms of your hands and run it through your hair. Use a soft bristle brush to smooth hair down and tame flyaways.
3. Gather your hair into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic.
4. Braid the ponytail and secure about three inches from the ends of your hair.
5. Finish with a strong hold hairspray.

TIP: Try one of these hair dye techniques to give your style a color splash.

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Katy Perry's Funky, Medium, Wavy, Party Hairstyle uses body and color for a funky style. Get the look:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, apply a small amount of shine serum to your damp hair and part to the side.
2. Blow dry your hair completely with a medium round brush to get extra volume.
3. Use large hot rollers to roll 2-inch sections of your hair away from your face until hair is entirely rolled. Wait 20-30 minutes or until rollers are cool to remove them.
4. Gently brush hair out into smooth waves.
5. Mist hair all over with shine spray to finish.

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Katy Perry's Short, Romantic, Funky, Party Hairstyle is an edgy and updated take on old Hollywood glamour. Steal her style:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, rub a texturizing serum throughout hair and blow dry evenly.
2. Create a deep side part, then begin making waves with your hair using a styling wand or wrapping hair sections around a 1-inch curling iron. Be sure to match the size of your hair section with the size of the heating tool.
3. Once you've finished, tease the ends your hair to enhance volume.
4. Next, create a faux bob by tucking the ends of your hair inward, toward your neck and securing the ends at the base of your head with bobby pins. You will likely need to do this in three sections: two sections on either side of your head, and one section in back.
5. Spritz with a strong-hold hairspray to finish. Complete the look with a sparkly headband or hair clip.

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Katy Perry's Party, Funky, Wavy, Medium Hairstyle is an especially glamorous look for hair with dipped tips. Get the look:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, apply a texturizing cream to your damp hair and blow dry evenly using a round brush.
2. Curling 1-inch sections of hair with a medium-sized curling iron, beginning from eye level and working down.
3. Once hair is curled, brush hair with a boar bristle brush to smooth out the curls. Run a flat iron over front pieces to shape around your face.
4. Finish by misting with shine serum and spraying with hairspray.

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Katy Perry's Medium Funky, Edgy, Party Hairstyle is sure to stand out from any crowd -- literally. To steal her style:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, apply a thickening cream to damp hair.

2. Using a paddle brush, begin blow drying hair straight down. When you flip your hair back over it should want to stand up.

3. Using 2 to 3-inch curling iron, begin curling hair in an upward direction and wrap each section in velcro rollers as you go, taking sections of hair as large as the roller.

4. Once you get to the top section if your hair, begin rolling the sections in a forward direction toward your face. When you have rolled your entire head let this set for a minimum of ten minutes.

5. When you are ready to take out the rollers remove them in the same order you placed them.

6. Begin teasing your hair, starting at the nap working your way around and up in 1 to 2-inch sections. After you have backcombed your entire head, use a small paddle brush to brush hair up and forward.

7. At the top of your head you want to brush the hair forward, paying attention to the curls and molding them with your fingers.

8. Mist hair well with finishing spray to keep the lift secure.

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Katy Perry Medium, Tousled, Edgy, Funky, Party Hairstyle is a fun way to style a bob. Here's how to steal her style:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, apply a volumizing mousse to wet hair and part your hair on the side.

2. Blow dry your hair straight with a round brush.

3. Once your hair is dry, set it with large hot rollers. Make sure to roll the hair back and away from the face.

4. After the rollers have cooled, remove them, and spray entire head with a light-hold hairspray.

5. If you didn't get that signature curl at the top of your head with the rollers, go back and use a 2-inch curling iron to recreate it. Finish with more hairspray.

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Katy Perry's Edgy, Funky, Party Updo works best if you have shorter hair. See how to get the look:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, start by teasing all your hair at the crown of your head with a teasing comb.
2. Lift up the top section of your hair and slip a Bumpit underneath. Smooth the section of hair back over it, and pin it down to hide the hair tool.
3. Apply a generous amount of styling gel to the sides of your hair, and slick them back with your hands.
4. Use bobby pins to pin down any ends that are sticking out at the back of your head. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish.

For Katy’s volumized look, leave the hair at the crown out of the equation when creating the ponytail. Curl with a large barrel and tease for volume. To smooth the look, apply frizz polish or wax. Secure with hair pin.

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Katy Perry's Romantic, Funky, Party Updo looks uber-sophisticated. Here's how Frederic Fekkai stylist Renato Campora created it for the 2011 AMA's:

1. To get Katy Perry's hairstyle, start by applying a texturizing spray gel to wet hair to give it a firm base.
2. Blow dry your hair while brushing it through with a flat brush.
3. Once your hair is completely dry, use a 1-inch curling iron throughout your hair to create body while giving it a sturdy foundation.
4. Use a teasing comb to heavily tease your hair all over. Push the front of the hair forward, and wrap the rest into a French twist. Secure it with hairpins.
5. Finish by spraying your hair with strong-hold hairspray to keep it in place.

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Bella Thorne's Funky, Party, Red Updo with Bangs is so light and carefree, you'll have so much fun wearing it. Steal her style:

1. To get Bella Thorne's hairstyle, start with day old hair (it'll have more hold, which you'll need for this updo).
2. Using a paddle brush, brush all of your hair into a ponytail at the very top of your head. Wrap an elastic around the base of the pony twice, but on the third time, don't pull your ends all the way through the elastic to create a large loop.
3. Run a flat iron over your bangs, and mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish.

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Nicki Minaj's Long, Funky, Party, Edgy Hairstyle is a definite attention-getter. Here's how to get her style:

1. To get Nicki Minaj's hairstyle, apply smoothing cream to damp hair as soon as you get out of the shower.
2. Blow dry your hair with a round brush. Wrap your bangs around the brush and dry them under low eat.
3. Once your hair is dry, use a 1-inch curling iron to curl the ends of your hair.
4. If you're going for the funky color aspect, use temporary hair dye to color half of your hair (in this case, a wash-out color might be best).

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Jessica Lowndes' feathered side ponytail gives off a fun, funky 80's vibe. Steal her style:

1. This look works best on unwashed hair. Spritz dry hair with shine spray and comb through until it's smooth and straight.
2. Part your hair down the center and pull all of your hair to one side. Tie it into a high ponytail.
3. Now it's time to rat your pony. Use a fine-tooth comb to tease your hair from the base of your ponytail to the ends until it looks fluffy.
4. Put some pomade on your fingers and rub the ends of your pony to finish the look.