Holiday Hairstyles So Stunning You'll Upstage the Tree
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There's no doubt that the holidays are the busiest season of the calendar socially, what will all the Yuletide soirées and New Year's Eve shindigs, not to mention the opportunities to gather with friends and family for caroling, performances of The Nutcracker, crafting afternoons, and cookie baking parties. Putting together festive Christmas hairstyles for all your holiday exploits can be part of the fun December brings, but let's be honest...it can also add a lot of pressure to the proceedings. On one hand, you want your locks to rock, but on the other, you'd like to keep things effortless, because who needs more stress this time of the year?
Well, you can get set to just kick those coif anxieties to the curb and be of (very) good cheer, because we've put together a selection of some of the holly-jolliest Christmas hairstyles you'll find anywhere. Some, including the understated chignon and French twist, will turn you into a paragon of poise and classic charm, while others (like the look that channels everyone's favorite snowman), are more for turning up the merry-and-bright meter to ten. And most can be managed in just a couple of minutes!
We've even included some styles great for little girls and ones for women of any age with their tresses shorn fairly short. Looking for more dos for children? Check out our Cute Kids Hairstyles Easy Enough for Any Parent (or Kid) to Master.
Christmas Crown Hairstyle
A Christmas crown or wreath is an easy, quick way to level up your holiday hair game, but don't neglect the tresses underneath it. We love this soft, simple-but-stunning rolled updo. Be sure to leave a few strands loose around your face for a relaxed, romantic vibe.
Glitter Holiday Hairstyle
Christmas is the season to shine, and what better way to sparkle like the star you are than with glorious glitter hair? To get the full effect, don't stop at threading tinsel through your mane—add glimmering hair charms and a good dose of hair glitter along your part.
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Platinum Christmas Hairstyle
Platinum blonde makes an absolutely head-turning statement shade for Christmas celebrations. That's especially true of this year's version, which skews more toward a luxe, shining silver than brassy yellow. If you don't want to commit to the intense processing it may involve to turn your hair platinum, you can always opt for a wig. After all, you know what they say about blondes and fun...
Candy Cane Hairstyle
Great for girls of any age, this super-sweet candy cane design is created with a Dutch braid that crosses the crown, eventually joining with a braided ponytail at the nape of the neck. The finishing touch comes from threading red- and white-striped ribbon under and around the braids.
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Half-Updo Hairstyle
To updo or not to updo? Why not split the difference with a half-updo that's fancy enough for even posh Christmas parties, without being over-the-top formal? There are tons of different variations to choose from, like this half-up, half-down bun so dreamy you'll feel like your favorite fairytale princess come to life.
Faux Braid Holiday Hairstyle
Just because you have short locks doesn't mean you can't sport a special new do for the holidays. To re-create this look, divide your hair into sections and layer each section, one by one, over the top of the last. Top it off with a blingy barrette to hide the top layer of bobby pins.
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Christmas Tree Hairstyle
Not every Christmas coif has to shoot for refinement and restraint. Instead, let your hair down, (or, er, up), with this festive, whimsical Tannenbaum design. Simply tease your tresses sky-high and then decorate with ribbons, garland, gold pine cones, and plenty of baubles. You'll be the hit of every holiday happening!
Snowman Hairstyle
Or, keep it chill (sorry, we just had to) with an utterly adorbs, Frosty-inspired beehive. The key here is to make sure each bun stays smooth as fresh snow, so don't be afraid to use hair donuts to create a secure base and plenty of hair spray to tame those flyaways.
Chignon Holiday Hairstyle
The chic, sleek chignon is a classic for a reason. With roots in ancient Greece, and to this day a red carpet favorite, it's a supremely graceful, elegant look. Although different versions abound, the simplest may be the best: comb hair back from the face, twist it into a low, tight knot at the back of the head and pin it in place.
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Christmas Morning Hairstyle
Is it just us, or is finding the right do for Christmas morning almost as difficult as picking out a present for grumpy Aunt Mildred? After all, it's got to be something really quick and easy since the kids will be impatiently waiting to dive into their gifts, but you want to look cute, too, for all the photos your S.O. will be snapping. You've got your pick of three winning styles with this tutorial, including a tousled top bun that would charm even Santa himself.
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Pompadour Holiday Hairstyle
The long-popular pompadour, which features a large volume of hair swept straight up from the forehead, is pretty much the perfect holiday hairdo. Confident and bold, it adds a dash of drama to any outfit. And it can be used with a wide range of hairstyles, from short pixie cuts to complicated braids.
Tip: Make sure you shampoo the day before the event. Freshly washed hair doesn't hold as well.
Double Braid Christmas Hairstyle
This design serves up twice the fun, thanks to a jazzy double French braid plaited on one side. Even better, you can wear it to just about any Christmas activity you've got going on because it can be woven into a smart, stylish updo or a more casual ponytail.
Tip: This YouTuber suggests using a Topsy Tail to help create updos with less time and effort.
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French Twist Christmas Hairstyle
Nope, we're not talking about a croissant, but instead, the ultra-sophisticated style that first became trendy in the mid-20th century. French twists are formed by gathering all of your hair and twisting it upward until it's tight against the back of your head and then tucking the ends down into the twist. The traditional French twist should be pinned in place perfectly; the modern equivalent is looser and less polished. Both will make you the belle of any Christmas ball.
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Crimped Christmas Hairstyle
The 80s called and they want their hair back, but too bad because crimping has been all over the runways this year and is hotter than ever! Not only does this technique add loads of volume and texture to straight locks, it's a snap to form those nifty zig-zag waves with a crimping iron.
Twist Ponytail Holiday Hairstyle
It's a ponytail with a twist—literally! This easy, breezy update won't take longer than a few minutes to fashion. But the twisty knot used to gather the hair at the nape of the neck gives it a bit more flair than your basic ponytail offers. And it's versatile enough to wear when gift shopping, decorating the tree, or at a dressy holiday open house.
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