Let’s be real, Diwali isn’t just about lights and laddoos. It’s a full-blown fashion fest. Your outfit’s giving designer drama, your makeup on point. But if your hair’s not vibing? Babe, we need to fix that. Whether you’re slaying at a diwali party, vibing at a rooftop bash, clicking pictures for the gram or doing full-on puja mode with the fam. These easy DIY hairstyles will have you looking like a festive diva in minutes.
No salon runs, no chaos, just effortless shine, cocktails, and main character energy all night long. 💁♀️🍸.
1. The Sleek Low Bun — For the Minimalist Queen ✨
When your outfit is doing all the talking (hello, sequins and shimmer!), balance it out with a sleek low bun. It’s clean, classy, and instantly lifts your whole look. Add a middle part, a touch of shine serum, and maybe a gajra or gold hair accessory and boom; red carpet meets desi glam. Perfect for puja nights or when you’re running fashionably late to the card party.
Sleek Low Bun Using the Black Beauty Straightener
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Start with clean, dry hair and spritz on a heat protectant.
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Use your Black Beauty Straightener to smooth out your strands section by section for that silky, frizz-free finish.
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Once your hair is sleek, part it down the middle (or side) and apply a touch of serum or gel to keep flyaways in check.
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Gather your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck, twist it, and wrap it into a bun.
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Secure with bobby pins, then lightly glide your straightener over the front sections for that clean, polished look.
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Finish with a mist of hairspray for hold and shine.
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Add a chic accessory, gold pin or gajra and you’re ready to serve Diwali glam, effortless edition. 💁♀️✨
2. Bollywood Glam Waves — For the Drama Diva 💃✨
Big hair, big energy because Diwali nights deserve a little “bomb” moment. These soft, bouncy waves bring that old-school Bollywood glam with a modern twist.
Perfect when you’re slipping into a saree, anarkali, or that show-stopping fusion fit. Add a statement clip or jhumka to one side, and let your hair do the talking (and swaying) all night long.
Bollywood Glam Waves Using Ultra Straight 2000 Dryer
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Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair. Apply heat protectant spray evenly throughout.
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Using the Ikonic Me Ultralight 2000 Hair Dryer, rough-dry your hair until it’s about 80% dry.
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Attach the nozzle concentrator and use a round brush to create volume while blow-drying lift your roots as you dry for that extra bounce.
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Once your hair is fully dry, wrap medium sections of hair around a curling wand or round brush and blast each section with warm air to form waves.
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After curling, use the Cool Shot function to set the waves and lock in shine.
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Gently brush out the curls with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb for soft, flowing waves.
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Finish with a light mist of hairspray to hold and shine.
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Tuck one side behind your ear and secure it with a statement clip or festive hairpin the perfect finishing touch for your Diwali night look. 🌙
3. Faux Braid Ribbon Pony — For the Modern Desi Muse ✨
If braids aren’t your vibe, but you still want that braid-ish magic this chic hairstyle is your festive cheat code! It’s elegant, playful, and adds just the right touch of tradition without effort.
Whether you’re rocking an Indo-western fit or draping a saree, this one’s a total scene-stealer. This hairstyle strikes the perfect balance between minimal and festive a total win for Diwali night when you want glam without going overboard.
How to Achieve it Using the Ikonic 3-in-1 Styler:
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Start by applying a heat protectant to your hair.
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Use the Ikonic 3-in-1 Express Styler in-straightening mode to smooth your strands section by section this gives that sleek, frizz-free base.
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If you prefer skipping the straightening, just apply a serum to tame any flyaways.
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Gather your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.
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Take a golden ribbon and start weaving it around your ponytail, mimicking the look of a loose braid.
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Secure the end with a hair tie or add pearls or festive clips for that extra oomph.
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Finish with a light spritz of hairspray for hold and shine.
Ready, Set, Slay ✨
And there you have it three festive-ready hairstyles that’ll have you turning heads faster than diyas can sparkle. The best part? No salon chaos, no waiting for your turn just you, your Ikonic styling tools, and a few minutes of hair magic. 💁♀️
So plug in that straightener, grab your accessories, and get ready to glow (and pose) because this Diwali, your hair deserves to #beikonic. ✨🪔