Gorgeous Hair Ideas for Holiday Party Season

The perfect party dress, the sexy heel, the red lip. An entrance-making holiday look involves a few moving parts. Here is a little inspiration for your mane, whether you bring to your stylist or try on your own (you brave soul, you).

SHORT AND TOUSLED

Use a clip-less curling wand to frame loose waves around your face. (And keep curls crease-free while doing your makeup with our handy little trick.)

A SWEET SIDE BRAID

Pull back one side with a horizontal French braid to showcase your smoky eye.

A TEASED PONYTAIL

Make your pony a conversation starter by teasing, curling and adding about a half a can of hairspray.

A BRAIDED TOP KNOT

For a more traditional updo, take this pic to your local stylist. They’ll be able to braid around your ballerina bun.

A HIGH HALF-BUN

That trendy half-bun you’ve been eying? Now’s your time to shine.

A LOW HALF-BUN

But if you’re not ready to fully commit just yet, try a half-bun back on the crown of your head.

AN “ELSA” BRAID

Chunky side braids are dreamy wherever you are. (But a Parisian backdrop never hurts.)

A TIGHT CROWN BRAID

A Scandinavian-inspired crown never gets old. 

A SLEEK CHIGNON

Nor does a sophisticated low bun.

AN ADDED BOW

No matter your age, a satin ribbon is basically instant holiday cheer.

A LOOSE HALF-BACK BRAID

This is another one of those styles you could perfect by watching hours of YouTube…or by just asking your stylist.

A SLICKED-BACK PIXIE

Go ’80s glam–in the very best way. 

A VOLUMIZED POMPADOUR

For a little more height, tease the front section into a bouffant and set with hairspray.

A MESSY TWIST

Hey, curly ladies. Twist sections of hair in a somewhat haphazard way and secure with bobby pins. The result is surprisingly chic.

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