Top five party hairstyles

'Tis the season to party, party, party! No outfit is complete without the right hairstyle. So what should you opt for? Here's my top five party solutions:

1 It doesn't matter what length your hair, dress it up with decorations and accessories. Emily Watson jazzed up her crop with a simple, sparkling tiara. It gave it a feminine edge without dominating the look.

2 Long layers don't have to look boring - Fearne Cotton gave her shoulder length style a little va-va-voom without looking like an extra from Dynasty. Extra root lift and textured lengths will last the night with the right products.

 3 If you're going to go up then make a statement. This pompadour Coleen Rooney wore looks elegant, feminine and offers extra height to small figures. Updos are a festive favourite but make sure you look like a celebrity and not an harrassed housewife with dishevelled ends and smooth roots.

4 Invest time and money in treatments to ensure hair is in tip-top condition. A healthy-looking, shiny mane will turn more heads than a OTT creation, and looks fabulous on long, and especially short, layers. The Saturdays Frankie shows how its done - and matched with an under-stated hue, will guarantee to rule parties this festive season.  

5 Sweep long layers over one shoulder for an asymmetric feeling. With one shoulder dresses continuing to be popular, there's no better way to show off glowing skin than an asymmetric style. Taylor Swift's gorgeous curls frame her face but look feminine and rapunzel-like dressed over one shoulder.