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Christmas Hairstyles: Easy Ideas for Partiesand Photos
Christmas hairstyles for women and men, from velvet bow half-ups and braided crowns to sharp party cuts, with simple accessories and when to book your holiday trim.
Hairover Team
The easiest Christmas hairstyles are half-ups with a velvet bow, braided crowns, and low buns with a ribbon. Pick something you can wear from dinner to the last round of photos. Book your holiday trim early, since December is the busiest time at most salons. Then a small accessory will do most of the festive work.
Long hair
Half-up with a velvet bow. Quick and festive. Add a soft curl to the ends for extra polish.
Braided crown. Two braids pinned across your head. It’s romantic, and it stays neat all night. See Dutch vs. French braids.
Low ponytail with ribbon. Wrap a ribbon around the base, or braid it into the length.
Old Hollywood waves. Side-parted, glossy waves for a formal party.
Low bun with a sprig. Add a small festive pin or some fresh greenery.
Medium hair
Soft waves with a clip. A sparkly clip adds instant holiday style. See medium-length haircuts for women.
Twisted half-up. Twist the front pieces back, and pin them behind your head.
Short braided bun. Braid your hair at the sides, then pin it all in a low bun.
Short hair
Sparkly pins on a tucked bob. Sweep one side back with a couple of jeweled pins.
Headband. A velvet or jeweled headband works on bobs and pixies.
Sleek, side-parted pixie. A little shine and a clean part feel dressed up. See pixie cut ideas.
Curly and coily hair
Defined curls with a jeweled clip. Pin one side back for an elegant look.
High puff with a ribbon or scarf. Quick and festive.
Twist-out with gold cuffs. Hair cuffs add a holiday sparkle to twists or braids.
Check how to fix frizzy hair for keeping curls defined in dry indoor heat.
Men’s looks
Fresh taper. A clean cut goes with sweaters and suits alike. See fade vs. taper.
Side part. Great with a blazer. See side part vs. comb over.
Slick back. Polished for formal holiday parties. See slick back vs. pompadour.
Tidy beard. A clean neckline makes the biggest difference. See beard styles by face shape.
Accessories
- Velvet bows in burgundy, green, or black
- Gold or pearl pins
- Jeweled headbands
- Ribbon woven into braids
- Hair cuffs for twists and locs
Keep to one statement piece, so your whole look stays balanced.
Winter hair care
Indoor heating and cold air can both dry out your hair. Use a richer conditioner, sleep on satin, and control static with a light serum. Going out in a hat? See how to avoid hat hair.
Timing for holiday photos
- Early December: book your salon appointment.
- A week before: get your trim or color.
- Three to five days before: get your fade or tidy-up.
- On the day: use a soft light when you’re taking photos, and avoid very heavy shine, which can reflect the flash.
If you’re also planning for the end of the year, see New Year’s Eve hairstyles.
Related guides
- Winter Hairstyles for 2027
- Valentine’s Day Hairstyles for 2027
- Thanksgiving Hairstyles: Easy Looks for Dinner and Photos
Try your party look first
A new look for the holidays is more fun when you know it’ll work. Upload a clear photo to Hairover, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio.
FAQ
What is the easiest Christmas hairstyle?
A half-up style with a velvet bow takes under five minutes and works on most lengths. A low bun with a ribbon is also quick and looks elegant.
When should I book my holiday haircut?
Book a few weeks ahead, because salons fill up in December. Aim to have the cut itself about one week before your event. Fresh fades look best around three to five days before.
How do I make my hairstyle last all night?
Style on second-day hair if you can, use a little texture spray for grip, and pin everything securely. Keep a small brush and a few spare pins with you for touch-ups.
