New Years is a time for parties and gathering with friends to ring in 2008. Many events are formal or semi-formal and these call for some appropriate hairstyles. If you like to pull your hair up into an updo then take a gander at these. If you love the current retro interpretations then one of those ideas my be your fancy. We have Jessica Simpson with a 60's bouffant do, or Hilary Duff with her version of 70s style, or, if you prefer to wear your hair down, check out Shandi Fiennessy. Kimberley Walsh has a great look with a headband. We have a great picture of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in formal attire.

Also take a look here for our most current post on New Years 2009.

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A men's super short hairstyle does not need to be boring as we see here with this young business man and his interesting twist of a haircut. He has side-burns and light brown hair with a slight hint of highlights. Some light hair gel will help to direct the strands in different directions which gives this simple cut new life.

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photograph by PR photos / Janet Mayer

Ashlee Simpson looks spunky and glamorous with this curly bob hairstyle. This is a cute short hairdo for her that is softly feminine with big loose curls that start at eye level and finish at the chin. Her long bangs are pulled to the side and held in place with a bobby pin to show off her forehead and give a bang-less look. The back is cut slightly shorter to give more fullness around the bottom and this type of bob is referred to as an inverted type. This style is vintage in nature and follows the trend that was popular in the 40's when women looked to Hollywood stars for inspiration. Ashlee's lovely blonde locks and long lashes shout glamour all the way.

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Here is a pretty bridal updo with flowers. This bride has used a large white flower along with some baby's breath to decorate the back portion of this traditional hairdo that would work nicely with medium to long length straight hair. Ideas for updos is helpful for those who are planning weddings or other formal events.

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If you like to live on the edge and you like your hairstyle to have a bit of one as well, check out this unusual curly mohawk for women. It has a touch of feminine with the glamour curls on the top, but still has the emo feel. She has a touch of pink hair color added to blonde locks which matches her pink tank that she is wearing under her black fish net top. Piercing add to her punk look. You've got to love the teenager representing today's youth culture who love to be different. This look is not for everyone, but those who are into this sort of thing, can appreciate it. It reminds us of some of the crazy fads of the 80s and the some of the women rock stars from that era who we watched on MTV.