When you see glitter in someone’s hair or sparkling roots, it’s clear they’re ready to party! If you’re gearing up to shine on New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, or a birthday celebration, why not try out some dazzling hair trends that have been turning heads for several seasons?
How to Add Glitter to Your Hair
Check out these 20 glitter hair ideas to see just how many ways you can sparkle. You can add glitter to your roots, hair ends, individual strands, undercuts, or scatter it randomly throughout your hair. Depending on the look you’re going for, you’ll need one of these five products:
- Hair shimmer spray: Perfect for a subtle shine all over your hair. For a festive touch, try a shimmer spray that adds both glow and scent, like Victoria’s Secret Shimmer Spray.
- Hair glitter spray: This makes applying glitter easy—just spray where you want the sparkle. While the particles might be smaller than chunky glitter sets, products like SexyHair’s gold glitter spray are a great option.
- Hair tinsel: These extensions add glittery strands without chemical treatments. Don’t be fooled by their appearance in the pack; they look much more natural in your hair.
- Glitter gel: Unicorn Snot glitter gel is popular because it can be used alone or as glue for larger glitters and sequins, creating a shiny background for a finished look.
- Gel or hairspray and chunky glitters or sequins: Fix chunky glitters with hair gel or hairspray. Karizma Beauty’s Unicorn Chunky Glitter and Rose Gold Chunky Glitter offer elegant undertones. Match your glitter to your outfit for a coordinated look.
For gel application, apply it to your hair in small sections, then sprinkle glitter on top. Alternatively, mix glitter with gel beforehand and apply with a hair color brush. Hairspray can also be used to make glitter stick—spray your hair, add glitter, and spray again to set.
Check out the hairstyles below and Pin your favorites to try later!
Dutch Braid with Glitter
Reminiscent of a fir tree, a Dutch braid with sparkling spray makes a great Christmas hairstyle. Avoid adding glitter to every loop to keep the style from looking overloaded.
Sleek Twist with Hair Shimmer
Scatter sparkles around the crown and along a twisted hair strand for a chic and elegant look with a sleek ponytail.
Bob with Sparkly Hair Ends
Add contrasting glitter to the ends of your short bob for a cute party hairstyle. Ensure the glitter follows the line of your haircut for a polished look.
Space Buns and Glitter Roots
This trendy hairstyle features braids twisted with bright kanekalon and matching glitter roots for a fresh take.
Chic Blowout and Sparkly Sequins
Scatter sparkly sequins down the length of your hair for a magical look, pairing them with a simple, elegant blowout.
Icy Glitter Roots
Channel your inner Ice Queen with Pink glitter roots. Use varying sizes to avoid looking like you have dandruff.
Sparkly Undercut
Show off your undercut tattoo with colorful hair glitters, making it the center of attention at any party.
Tinsel Glitter Extension
Tinsel hair extensions can last up to six weeks, adding shimmer without the need for chemical treatments.
Party Hairstyle with a Few Glitter Touches
Elevate your hairstyle by adding touches of glitter to separate strands or elements, perfect for Valentine’s Day or a birthday party.
Twisted Cornrow Braid Framed with Glitter
Glitter transforms a single twisted cornrow braid into a stunning party hairstyle. Apply glitter to the roots around the braid for a standout look.
Stacked Bob with Shiny Particles
Scatter chunky glitters around your stacked bob haircut to enhance volume and movement for a festive touch.
Wrapped Ponytail with a Glitter Base
Create an iconic holiday hair look with glitter at the base of a wrapped low ponytail and a couple of inches around it.
Ponytail
Generously apply glitter to the base of a ponytail for the right accent without overloading the style.
Glitter Playing Around with Your Hair Color
Spray glitter that matches your hair color to highlight bold colors, vivid balayage, or peekaboo hair.
Short Pixie with Glitter
Turn a short pixie cut into edgy holiday hair with glitter on the parting and a few touches on the crown.
Bold Pink Hairstyle with Golden Glitter Spray
Complement a bright pink half-updo with space buns by spraying the top of your hair with shimmering golden glitter.
Glimmering Vintage Hairstyle
Combine hair glitter with a vintage hairstyle for a splendid look, especially if you have Marilyn Monroe’s signature blonde hair.
Occasional Chunky Glitters
Randomly place large glitters throughout your hair for a sparkling effect. Avoid the crown and focus on the lengths for a balanced look.
