22 Festive Christmas Hairstyles to Sparkle This Holiday Season

Who doesn’t love Christmas? It’s a time of year when we can all wear our festive hats, jumpers and dresses and show off our love for the most wonderful time of the year. It’s also the perfect time to show off your festive hair.

There are so many things you can do with your hair over the Christmas season, it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve put together a list of the best Christmas hairstyles to help you sparkle.

From easy styles with accessories to more intricate braids, we’ve got everything you need to get your hair ready for the festive season.

1. Christmas Tree Braid

The holidays are all about getting festive, and this Christmas tree braid is the perfect way to do just that. The best part? It’s actually not as hard as it looks.

To create this look, start by parting your hair in the middle and braiding two small Dutch braids on each side of your head. Stop when you reach the back of your head and secure the braids with bobby pins.

Then, add a third Dutch braid down the back of your head, creating a triangle shape. Secure the braid with a clear elastic.

Finally, use a star-shaped hair clip to finish the look, and you’ve got a Christmas tree hairstyle that’s just as festive as the real thing.

2. Messy Fishtail

A fishtail braid is a great way to mix up your usual holiday hair. This style is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wear their hair down but is tired of the same old buns and ponytails.

To get this look, start by creating a deep side part. Then, gather your hair to the side and create a loose fishtail braid. Once you’ve secured the end with an elastic, pull the braid apart to make it look fuller. Finish with a few spritzes of hairspray to keep everything in place.

3. Holiday Hair Bow

Hair bows are a fun and festive way to dress up a simple hairstyle. This one is perfect for the holidays. To get the look, start by curling your hair.

Then, pull half of your hair up into a high ponytail. When securing your ponytail with an elastic, don’t pull your hair all the way through. This will create a loop.

Then, part the loop in half and secure it with bobby pins. The two halves will look like the loops of a bow.

Pull the remaining hair up into a ponytail and pin it close to your first loop. Then, add some curls to your bangs if you have them!

4. Snowflake Bun

This snowflake bun is the perfect style to keep hair out of your face and to show off a pair of statement earrings. Use a donut bun to create a voluminous bun and secure with bobby pins. Then, use snowflake hair pins to create a winter wonderland on your head.

5. Christmas Party Ponytail

Who says you can’t wear a ponytail to a Christmas party? This voluminous look is so fun and festive. To get the look, curl your hair, then tease it to add volume. Pull it back into a high ponytail, then use a comb to add even more volume.

Keep your bangs out to frame your face, then add some curls to match the rest of your hair.

6. Christmas Tree Bun

This Christmas tree bun is too cute and festive! It might take a little bit of time to do, but it’s definitely worth it. It would look so adorable with a Christmas sweater and some red lipstick. Use a donut bun to help create the shape, and then add bobby pins to keep the hair in place. Finally, add some star hair clips to the top to complete the look.

7. Twisted Half-Up Half-Down

This beautiful twisted half-up half-down style is perfect for a holiday party or even Christmas dinner! It’s a classic hairstyle that is easy to create and super versatile.

You can customize this hairstyle by adding more twists, or even braids, to the look. You can also add some curls to the hair that is left down.

8. Christmas Tree Twist

If you have long hair, you can easily turn it into a Christmas tree! Start by adding some texture to your hair with a 1 1/4-inch curling iron. Then, pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic.

Next, twist the ponytail and wrap it around the base to create the tree shape. Secure the ends with bobby pins, then add a star hair accessory to the top.

9. Festive Low Bun

Instead of your usual low bun, add a little sparkle to your look with some fun hair accessories. This look is perfect for any holiday party, and it’s so easy to do. Just create a regular low bun and then add in your choice of hair clips. You can go for a monochromatic look with all gold, or mix and match your favorite holiday colors.

10. Christmas Tree Top Knot

If you have long hair, you can create this Christmas tree hairstyle by twisting your hair into a top knot.

Create a triangle shape on your head and secure it with bobby pins. Add a gold star hair accessory to the top of your triangle to complete the look.

11. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

This Christmas tree braid by SweetHearts Hair is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. It’s a little more intricate than a standard braid, but the technique is easy to master. All you have to do is pull through small sections of hair to create the tree shape.

12. Christmas Tree Braid with Lights

We love how this hairstyle takes the classic Christmas tree braid up a notch with rainbow lights! This look is perfect for a holiday party and is a great way to show off your colorful personality.

If you don’t have time to braid your hair, you can use hairpins to create the shape of a tree and then add the lights.

13. Side Swept Dutch Braid

This beautiful look is perfect for any holiday party. It looks fancy but is actually pretty simple to do. Start by curling your hair and then parting it to the side.

Begin a Dutch braid at the part and work your way down the side of your head, gathering hair as you go. Once you reach the bottom, secure the braid with a clear elastic.

Pull a few pieces of hair out around your face to create a soft, romantic look.

14. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

You’ve probably seen the pull-through braid all over your Instagram feed, but you’ve never seen it quite like this. This intricate braid is made to look like a Christmas tree with a few hair elastics and some patience.

To make this style even more festive, add a few sprigs of faux greenery to your braid and finish it off with a star hair clip.

15. Christmas Tree Braid with Ornaments

If you’re a pro at braiding, you’ll love this Christmas tree braid with ornaments. After creating a French braid down the center of your head, you’ll add small elastics and gold star clips to make it look like a Christmas tree.

16. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

We love a good pull-through braid, and this one is no exception. A few twists and a handful of mini elastics create a tree shape that’s perfect for a holiday party.

Top it off with a cute hair bow, and you’re good to go!

17. Christmas Tree Braid with Ornaments

Want to give your braid a festive twist? Try this Christmas tree braid. The hair is styled to look like a tree, and the ornaments are mini elastics. This style is perfect for a holiday party or even a day of Christmas shopping.

18. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

Let’s be real: Christmas trees are the ultimate symbol of the holiday season. Why not add one to your hair? This pull-through braid is the perfect way to add a little Christmas cheer to your look.

You can even add ornaments to your braid with a little bit of tinsel.

19. Christmas Tree Braid with Ornaments

If you’re a whiz with braids, you can create this intricate Christmas tree look. Use a variety of green shades to make your braid look like a Christmas tree. Then, add a few ornaments throughout the braid. You can also add a star on top with a few bobby pins.

20. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

This elaborate pull-through braid by @braidsbyjordan is the perfect way to celebrate the season. The zig-zag design of the braid looks just like a Christmas tree, and the red, green, and gold ribbons woven into the hair add even more holiday cheer.

Top the tree with a sparkly star hair accessory and add some loose curls at the bottom for a look that’s both festive and fancy.

21. Christmas Tree Braid with Ornaments

Want to make a statement at your holiday party? This Christmas tree braid is just the look you need. A small, intricate braid is placed down the center of the head and adorned with hair ornaments for a fun and festive look.

Pro tip: If you’re not a braid master, you can create a similar look with a twist instead.

22. Christmas Tree Pull-Through Braid

This pull-through braid is shaped to look like a Christmas tree, and it’s the perfect look to try if you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit! First, create a deep side part and then divide the hair into three even sections. Then, create a pull-through braid by tying the sections into a ponytail and then pulling the ponytail through the middle of the sections.

Once you reach the bottom, secure the ends with a hair tie, and then use your fingers to fan out the braid to make it look like a tree. Add a few hair rings and a star hair clip to complete the look!

Conclusion

We hope that these Christmas hairstyles have given you some inspiration for your holiday look! If you decide to try one of these styles out, we would love to hear from you! Share with us which of these Christmas hairstyles for long hair or Christmas hairstyles for short hair you decided to try and how it turned out. Happy holidays!