You’ll find 19 holiday hairstyles to suit every outfit and hair type, from soft vintage waves, Hollywood curls and retro pin curls, to polished low chignons, sleek high buns and slicked‑back tucks. Braided crowns, Dutch braid pigtails and textured low buns add romance, while sparkling combs, velvet bows and barrettes give festive polish. Each look includes easy step-by-step tips, product suggestions and pin choices, so styles last through dinner and dancing—keep going to uncover specifics.
Soft Vintage Waves
If you want an elegant, timeless look that still feels modern, soft vintage waves are a perfect choice for Christmas, and you can create them without spending hours.
You’ll shape glossy, defined waves that nod to vintage hairstyles, yet stay relaxed, giving a soft texture you can touch.
Start with damp hair, use a medium barrel curling iron, wrap sections away from your face, then brush gently to blend.
Finish with a light-hold spray, tuck one side behind your ear for intimacy, and carry the look with calm confidence all evening.
You’ll receive compliments, and feel beautifully at ease.
Polished Low Chignon
Want a sleek, elegant look that keeps hair neat all night and still feels festive? You can create a polished low chignon that flatters your face, tucks ends, and stays soft to the touch.
Choose one of several low chignon variations, from smooth buns to twisted knots, then secure with pins and light hairspray.
Prep with shine serum and Festive hair products that add hold, without stiffness. Work slowly, smoothing flyaways, and leave a few face-framing strands if you want intimacy.
Practice once, adjust for your hair’s thickness, and you’ll feel confident and warm all evening, effortlessly and comfortably.
Braided Crown
Braided crown styles wrap a braid around your head like a halo, they frame your face beautifully, and they keep hair secure through a long evening.
You can soften a braid by pulling small strands, tuck ends neatly, and use pins that feel gentle, creating a look both romantic and reliable.
Follow simple braid maintenance tips, like smoothing flyaways and misting lightly, to preserve shine without stiffness.
Learn crown styling techniques that start with even parting, steady tension, and a gentle finishing spray, so you feel confident, elegant, and comfortable during every warm conversation, and carry gentle, lasting charm.
Sleek High Bun
When you pull your hair into a sleek high bun, you create a polished, timeless look that holds up through festive dinners and late-night carols, while keeping hair off your face and highlighting your jawline.
You’ll want smooth sides, a secure base, and a touch of shine, so use a firm elastic, bobby pins, and light gel, then tuck ends neatly.
Try bun variations—low knot, twisted coil, or ballerina wrap—to suit your neck and neckline, and add subtle sleek accessories like a thin jeweled comb or velvet ribbon, for warmth, simplicity, and elegant presence this festive holiday season.
Hollywood Glam Curls
Although it takes a bit of practice, you can create classic Hollywood glam curls that look luxe and last through dinner and dancing, by focusing on smooth, uniform waves, a strong set, and a glossy finish.
You’ll want to prep with heat protectant, section hair into even rows, and use a medium barrel curling iron, wrapping hair away from your face for that red carpet sweep.
Pin curls to cool, brush gently into soft S-shaped waves, then set with a flexible hold spray, adding shine serum sparingly, so your glamourous hairstyles feel polished, romantic, and always confident all night.
Half-Up Twist With Ribbon
If you loved the smooth, glossy waves of Hollywood glam, you’ll find the half-up twist with a ribbon feels just as polished but more playful, letting you show off your face while keeping hair out of the way.
You twist two front sections, cross them at the back, and secure with pins, then add a ribbon for softness. Choose ribbon types like velvet for warmth, satin for shine, or grosgrain for hold, matching texture to outfit.
Styling tips: tease lightly for volume, set with mist, and tuck ends neatly. You’ll look cozy, elegant, and confidently festive this holiday season.
Side-Swept Curls
Start by deciding which side you want to sweep your hair toward, then create a deep side part and apply a heat protectant so your strands stay glossy and healthy.
You’ll curl sections away from your face with a medium barrel iron, hold, then brush gently for soft waves, shaping a romantic side swept silhouette that flatters your cheek and neck.
Pin one side behind your ear with discreet bobby pins, conceal them beneath a curl, and set with flexible hairspray.
For a holiday glow, add a jeweled clip or silk ribbon, keeping the look polished, intimate, and classic.
Victory Rolls
When you want a vintage statement that still feels festive and wearable, victory rolls give you that sculpted, eye-catching shape, formed by rolling sections of hair up and away from the face into smooth, rounded tubes that sit above the brow or at the crown.
You’ll love how vintage inspiration pairs with modern ease, creating a romantic, personal look. Begin with clean, dry hair, sectioning and backcombing a little for grip, then roll and pin, using a light hairspray to set.
Learn a couple of simple styling techniques, practice slowly, and enjoy the confident, classic result this season.
Textured Lob With Barrette
A textured lob with a barrette gives you an easy, modern look that feels polished without fuss, combining a shoulder-skimming cut with lived-in waves and a single decorative clip to anchor the style.
You can shape waves with a large barrel iron, tousle with salt spray, then smooth roots for a neat finish, creating texture that reads effortless but controlled.
Follow textured lob trends for placement and length, choose a single statement barrette among holiday hair accessories, and pin near the temple or behind the ear, so your face stays open, soft, and inviting.
It flatters every festive neckline.
Romantic Loose Updo
Romantic loose updo gives you a soft, elegant style that works for candlelit dinners and family gatherings, combining low, textured chignons or messy buns with tendrils left to frame your face for a relaxed, feminine finish.
You can create this look with soft waves, loose braids, and a low pin, letting pieces fall, so it feels effortless and close. Use light pins, flexible spray, and gentle teasing at the crown to add lift without stiffness.
This suits romantic hairstyles for holiday parties, and it translates beautifully to wedding updos when you want warmth, movement, and a tender silhouette grace.
Classic French Twist
If you’re aiming for a timeless, polished look that still feels modern, the classic French twist gives you an elegant silhouette, clean lines, and plenty of versatility for any holiday event.
You can shape it tight for sleek formality, or soften the turn with face-framing tendrils, creating elegant variations that suit your mood, outfit, and neckline.
Start with smooth, brushed hair, twist upward, tuck ends, and secure with pins, adding discreet volume at the crown if you want lift.
Use light hairspray to hold, and a decorative comb for intimacy and subtle sparkle, honoring classic styling with ease.
Tonight.
Festive Low Ponytail With Velvet Bow
Tied low at the nape, this festive ponytail gives you a polished, easy look that works for dinners, office parties, and family gatherings, and it lets a velvet bow do the holiday talking without much fuss. You gather hair gently, smooth with fingers, and decide your ponytail placement a touch forward for softness or dead center for sleekness, securing with an elastic.
Slide a velvet bow over the tie, minding velvet maintenance so the fabric stays plush; avoid dampness, store flat. Finish with light hairspray, loosen a few face-framing strands, and feel confident, comfortable, quietly elegant, and warm.
Twisted Halo Braid
A twisted halo braid frames your face like a soft crown, and you can create it with just a few clear steps and minimal tools.
You’ll part hair slightly off center, twist sections, and pin them along your head, keeping strands smooth, use discreet bobby pins, and tug gently for softness.
For hairline framing, leave a few tendrils near your temples, curl or smooth them to suit, and secure ends under the braid.
Maintenance tips include sleeping on a silk pillowcase, reviving with a light mist, and re‑pinning loose areas.
This look feels romantic, wearable, and thoughtfully elegant, timeless.
Elegant Finger Waves
When you want old‑Hollywood glamour that feels polished without being fussy, finger waves give you sculpted, glossy S‑shapes that hug the head and highlight your features.
You can create them on short or medium hair, sectioning damp strands, using a comb and your fingers to guide each curve, and pinning until the set feels firm.
Focus on consistent wave formation, move slowly, and smooth with a soft brush for shine.
Choose quality hold products, like setting lotion or pomade, to lock shape without stiffness.
Finish with a light mist of hairspray, then let the waves settle and admire yourself.
Messy Braided Bun
How do you create a messy braided bun that reads effortless but stays put through dinners and dancing?
You’ll start with loose sections, braid two or three strands, and tug gently to soften the edges, creating airy boho detailing that whispers casual romance.
Twist the braids into a low bun, pinning with U-pins, then pull a few face-framing tendrils for softness.
Use light hairspray and a bit of texturizing spray to add grip, and learn simple maintenance tips like carrying a few pins and a mini spray, so your style survives hugs, candles, and long smiles into the night.
Slicked Back Tuck
If you want a polished, modern look that still feels effortless, the slicked-back tuck gives you clean lines, secure hold, and a touch of vintage chic that works for dinners and dancing.
You’ll smooth damp hair with a lightweight gel or cream, then comb it back, fold ends under, and secure with discreet pins for a soft, close silhouette you’ll wear confidently.
Thoughtful product selection matters, choose non-greasy, flexible hold items that flatter your texture.
For lasting charm, learn a simple maintenance routine: refresh with a mist, re-smooth flyaways, and tighten pins, keeping the style neat all night, proudly.
Dutch Braid Pigtails
Why not try Dutch braid pigtails for a festive, secure hairstyle that’s both playful and polished?
You’ll feel close to the season as you part your hair, braid tightly from the scalp, and finish with soft ties that hug your neck.
For Holiday Variations, add velvet ribbons, tiny pine sprigs, or subtle pearls tucked along the braid.
Care Tips include sleeping on a silk pillow, gently rehydrating braids with a light oil, and undoing them nightly to prevent tension.
You’ll look neat, confident, and warm, a simple style that flatters every face and outfit for intimate, classic holiday moments.
Retro Pin Curls
After playful Dutch braid pigtails, retro pin curls give you a more polished, vintage look that still feels festive and wearable, and you can move from one to the other without a lot of fuss.
You’ll set glossy S-shaped curls with a heat free technique, using damp hair, small sections, and tight pinning, then sleep or wait until fully dry.
Release gently, finger-comb for soft waves, and apply light hairspray to hold shape.
Follow simple longevity tips: avoid touching, pin stray waves, and refresh with a mist.
You’ll feel elegant, intimate, and comfortably classic for the evening, indeed tonight.
Sparkling Accessory Sweep
Sweeping a sparkling accessory across your hair can instantly lift a simple style into something festive, elegant, and eye-catching, so choose pieces that match your outfit and hair type, like a rhinestone barrette for fine hair or a jeweled comb for thicker textures.
You’ll place it just above a low chignon or along a side-swept wave, securing pins discreetly, and you’ll watch how light catches the sparkle.
Consider lighting tips, to make gems glow in candlelight or twinkling bulbs, and think about outfit pairing, keeping metals and tones aligned, for a seamless, intimate finish.
That flatters your face beautifully.
