The holidays are finally here—and our fave part of the szn? The excuse to go all out with our beauty routines. Whether you are headed to a holiday party or just want to look a little extra festive for school, we have the perfect holly-jolly hairstyle inspo for you.
Half-up, half-down with bow
Looking for a hairstyle that’s oh-so-simple? You can’t go wrong with this half-up half-down look (psst: it’s perf when you’re in a rush). Take the top section of your hair (from the tip of your ears up) and pull it back, using a soft-bristle brush to tame any flyaways. Secure your half-pony with a hair tie, then tie in a festive ribbon (we heart cherry red, burgundy or emerald for peak holiday vibes). To make your style even more easy-breezy, grab a bow barrette that you simply have to clip in (this velvet bow is only $8!).
Classic Braided Ponytail
@aynsleyovard this will always be a holiday favorite!!!! so classy! ✨ product is @Salee Hair #holidayhair #christmashair #topsytail #hairtutorial #hairstyle #hairtok #viralhair #kidshairstyles #heatlesshair #easyhairstyles #schoolhairstyles #trending #hairideas #hairinspo #lifestyle #momsoftiktok #trending #shorthair #kidshairstyles #slickedhairstyles #youngmom #cleangirlaesthetic #relatable ♬ Like It’s Christmas – Jonas Brothers
The days of the boring pony are over, bb! Start by spritzing a light mist of hairspray or working in some styling cream (we heart the Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream) for grip. Then, part your hair in the middle. Take one section from each side of your head and braid separately, securing each one with a clear elastic. Use a soft-bristle brush to slick the rest of your hair back into a ponytail. With two fingers or a hair loop tool (grab one on Amazon for just $5), create a small hole right above your pony and flip your hair through it. Wrap the two braids around the ponytail and tuck them through (or secure with bobby pins). Finish the look by tying a festive ribbon around your pony.
Ribbon Braids
@freya_little day 3/12 easy christmas hairstyles ✨🎄i 🫶🏽 this one 🥺 #christmashairstyles #holidayhairstyle #festivehair #hairinspo #hairtutorials ♬ A Nonsense Christmas – Sabrina Carpenter
This style will bring a touch of whimsy to your Christmas fits. Part your hair down the middle with a fine-tooth comb. Split your hair into three different sections, adding a strand of ribbon (we recommend bright red for a festive look) to one piece. Braid as usual, incorporating the ribbon as you go. When you get to the end, use the ribbon to secure each braid with a cute bow.
Looped Braid Bun
@abriellesays 🎄❄️12 days of holiday hair- day 12!!❄️🎄 ✨looped braid bun✨ We made it!!! Happy Christmas Eve to you and yours 🤍 thank you for following along- I have absolutely loved seeing your stitches & comments! 🥹🫶🏼 keep ‘em coming! More to come…but for now, time to cuddle up with my family and enjoy the magic of this holiday✨ Hair pins & extensions (ABRIELLE10 for 💰 off) are minked in lio. 🤍 cheers!! #c#christmashairc#christmashairstylesb#braidbunb#briadstylesb#bunh#holidayhairh#holidayhairstylesc#christmash#hairtutorials12daysofchristmas #fyp ♬ It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Meghan Trainor
Feeling more adventurous? This hairstyle is a bit more complicated, but trust us, it’ll pay off. Start by parting your hair in the middle and creating two pigtails. Braid each pigtail and secure the ends with clear elastics. Next, use your fingers to loosen the braids for a softer, more relaxed look. Then, fold each braid underneath—forming a loop—and secure with bobby pins. Overlap the two loops at the back of your head and use cute clips or pins to keep them in place. Pull out a few face-framing strands at the front. So chic!
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