So you’ve got your outfit and makeup on lock. Now what are you going to do with your hair? These killer party-worthy looks will have your coif covered from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve.

The OTT is huge. It’s unapologetic. It may remind you of a poodle. But trust us, you can totally pull it off. This season, go big or go home, as they say.

Your game plan: The key to this look is prepping hair so it stays put. Blow dry wet hair with Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier Styling Foundation; it has a texture like makeup primer to make hair more responsive to styling. Once dry, coat hair with a brushable working hairspray, such as Catwalk by Tigi Session Series Work It Hairspray, to pump up strands and give hair grip. Gather into a knot and pin.

If your hair’s naturally wavy, you’ll be grateful for this updo that doesn’t require a blowout as step one. Plus, the nonchalant texture adds edge to a formal outfit - important, since sequins can go “Golden Girls” fast.

Your game plan: Play up waves with a product like Pureology Colour Stylist Illuminating Curl or Oribe Aprés Beach Wave and Shine Spray - both give hair shape, shine and grip. Using a diffuser, rough dry the hair as you finger comb it backward, away from the face. Once dry, pull the hair back loosely (so you aren’t flattening the front), and secure with pins in a French twist, chignon or faux bob.

If you’re wearing your hair down, there’s no sexier look than soft, glistening waves a la Veronica Lake.

Your game plan: Prep the hair with a small amount of smoothing product, such as Alterna Bamboo Smooth Styling Lotion, and blow out. To create a loose, luxe wave, set the hair in 1 ½ or 1 ¾ inch hot rollers; we like T3’s new Voluminous Hot Rollers. Finish with a shine-enhancing product such as Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist, which coats hair in a brilliant, weightless gloss.

These aren’t the “tendrils” you wore to homecoming circa 1996. Loose wavy pieces are no longer just for bridesmaids and promgoers, promise.

Your game plan: This style works particularly well on layered hair; just leave the shortest layer loose and pin back the rest. Curl pieces away from the face, varying the width of the sections for a more natural look - a conical iron like Sally Beauty’s Plugged In Pink Lace Tourmaline Cone Curling Wand works wonders here. Set the waves with Living Proof Hold Flexible Hairspray.

It’s amazing how sleek texture can instantly dress up a short cut, isn’t it? Vintage-y finger waves are optional, but we love them paired with a starlet-glamorous gown.

Your game plan: Coat hair with a gel; Fekkai Coiff Extra Control Styling Gel has the perfect amount of hold. Comb the hair back away from the face or create S-shaped waves using your fingers, then let hair air-dry. Smooth over with a glistening product like Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade for extra gloss and to break up any crunchiness.