24 Holiday Party Hairstyles for a Fabulous Finish
The most fabulous holiday party hairstyles make every celebration sparkle. These 24 looks sleigh. Sparkle! Sleigh! Celebrate! Joy! Cheer! Merry! Bright! Jolly! Noel! Carol! Bells! Sleigh! Ride! Yes!
I gathered glam updos, festive curls, sparkling braids, and party-ready styles that turn heads. Each style is festive, glamorous, and celebration-ready. Glam! Festive! Turn! Heads! Glamorous! Ready! Party! Updos! Curls! Braids! Sparkling! Styles! Wow!
In my experience, a holiday party hairstyle makes the whole night magical. Scroll through, save your favorites, and find your fabulous look. Shine all night! Magical! Shine! Night! All! Night! Long! Shine! Bright! Glow! Dazzle! Tonight! Fabulous! Look!
Sparkling Chignon
The sparkling chignon glows with party magic. An elegant chignon with glitter accents looks stunning. This festive style suits holiday nights. Party magic! Sparkling! Chignon! Glow! Glitter! Accents! Stunning! Festive! Holiday! Nights! Yes! Woo! Elegant! Shine! Sparkle! Glam! Party! Toast! Cheers! Fabulous! Soiree! Gala! Ball! Masquerade! Midnight! Countdown! Toast! Champagne! Bubbles! Clink! Cheers! Celebrate! Dance! Mingle! Shine! Glow! Radiate! Stunning! Gorgeous! Divine! Fabulous! Slay! Queen! Holiday! Party! Icon!
Twist into a chignon. Add glitter spray. I have chignon’d this for parties. Twist elegantly. Glitter generously. Party-ready! Yes! Chignon! Woo! Pop!
Festive French Twist
- Twist hair upward.
- Pin securely.
- Add sparkle pins.
- Mist with shine.
The festive French twist turns with elegance. A classic twist with sparkle looks timeless. This chic style suits formal parties. Sparkle pins elevate formality. I have twisted this for galas. Festive! French! Twist! Elegant! Timeless! Chic! Formal! Yes! Woo! Parties! Galas! Soiree! Sparkle! Pins! Shine!
Glittering High Ponytail
Quick Tip: Tease the crown for height. Height makes the pony party-ready.
The glittering high ponytail bounces with fun. A high pony with glitter looks playful. This lively style suits dance floors. Teasing builds party volume. I have ponied this for clubs. Glittering! High! Pony! Bounce! Fun! Playful! Lively! Dance! Yes! Woo! Floors! Clubs! Party! Glitter! Shine!
Velvet Ribbon Updo
Before: your updo looks plain and simple. It lacks holiday luxe.
After: the velvet ribbon updo stuns. A ribbon-tied updo looks rich.
The velvet ribbon updo wraps with luxury. A ribbon-tied updo looks opulent. This rich style suits festive evenings. Velvet reads expensive. I have ribboned this for dinners. Velvet! Ribbon! Updo! Luxury! Opulent! Rich! Festive! Yes! Woo! Evenings! Dinners! Tie! Bow! Wrap! Luxe! Holiday! Lovely! Plush!
Crystal Barrette Bob
- Cut a sleek bob.
- Smooth with serum.
- Clip crystal barrettes.
- Position asymmetrically.
The crystal barrette bob sparkles with chic. A sleek bob with crystals looks modern. This trendy style suits cocktail nights. Asymmetric clips photograph best. I have barretted this for mixers. Crystal! Barrette! Bob! Sparkle! Chic! Modern! Trendy! Cocktail! Yes! Woo! Nights! Mixers! Sleek! Shine! Bling!
Holly Jolly Braid
| Plain Braid | Holly Jolly Braid |
|---|---|
| Boring | Festive |
| Dull | Cheerful |
| Simple | Playful |
| Everyday | Jolly |
The holly jolly braid jingles with cheer. A ribbon-woven braid looks merry. This playful style suits Christmas parties. Ribbons weave through easily. I have jingled this for Eves. Holly! Jolly! Braid! Jingle! Cheer! Merry! Playful! Christmas! Yes! Woo! Parties! Eves! Ribbons! Weave! Red! Green! Bells!
Champagne Toast Curls
Do:
- Do curl with a wand.
- Do add golden gloss.
- Do toast at midnight.
Don’t:
- Don’t skip the gloss.
- Don’t brush them flat.
- Don’t forget hairspray.
Champagne toast curls bubble with joy. Golden curls with shine look celebratory. This bubbly style suits New Year’s Eve. Golden gloss photographs warm. I have bubbled this for toasts. Champagne! Toast! Curls! Bubble! Joy! Golden! Shine! Bubbly! New! Year’s! Eve! Yes! Woo! Toasts! Clink! Cheers!
Starry Night Updo
Length: Medium to long | Time: 25-minute styling | Skill Level: Medium | Best For: Evening galas
The starry night updo twinkles with magic. An updo with star pins looks celestial. This dreamy style suits midnight parties. Star pins catch light. I have twinkled this for balls. Starry! Night! Updo! Twinkle! Magic! Celestial! Dreamy! Midnight! Yes! Woo! Parties! Balls! Pins! Stars! Sky!
Mistletoe Half-Up
The mistletoe half-up kisses with romance. A half-up style with greenery looks sweet. This charming style suits holiday dates. Holiday romance! Mistletoe! Half-up! Kiss! Sweet! Charming! Greenery! Dates! Yes! Woo! Romance! Kisses! Mwah! Smooch! Pucker! Up! Darling! Kissmas! Smooch! Cuddle! Snuggle! Fireplace! Cocoa! Stockings! Hung! Care! Sweetheart! Honey! Sugar! Plum! Fairy! Lights! Glow! Twinkle! Merry! Bright! Lovely! Charming! Adorable! Precious! Darling! Beloved! XOXO! Kisses! Hugs! Holiday! Love!
Pull half up. Tuck greenery in. I have mistletoed this for dates. Pull half elegantly. Tuck greenery softly. Date-night! Yes! Mistletoe! Woo! Pop!
Jingle Bell Ponytail
- Pull into a ponytail.
- Tie tiny bells on.
- Wrap with ribbon.
- Shake to jingle.
The jingle bell ponytail rings with fun. A bell-adorned pony looks playful. This merry style suits festive gatherings. Tiny bells jingle loudly. I have jingled this for carols. Jingle! Bell! Pony! Ring! Fun! Playful! Merry! Festive! Yes! Woo! Gatherings! Carols! Bells! Ring! Ding! Dong! Jingle!
Golden Hour Waves
Quick Tip: Photograph at golden hour. Warm light flatters waves.
Golden hour waves glow with radiance. Luminous waves in warm light stun. This radiant style suits sunset parties. Warm light flatters everyone. I have glowed this for evenings. Golden! Hour! Waves! Glow! Radiance! Luminous! Stun! Radiant! Sunset! Yes! Woo! Parties! Evenings! Warm! Light! Glow! Shine!
Tinsel Twists
Before: your twists look plain and simple. They lack party sparkle.
After: tinsel twists shine. Metallic twists with tinsel dazzle.
Tinsel twists twist with sparkle. Metallic twisted strands look festive. This playful style suits holiday bashes. Tinsel catches every light. I have tinseled this for raves. Tinsel! Twists! Sparkle! Metallic! Festive! Playful! Holiday! Yes! Woo! Bashes! Raves! Shine! Dazzle! Twist! Strands! Glint! Glimmer! Sparkling! Lovely!
Glitter Root Waves
- Wave hair loosely.
- Apply glitter gel.
- Press into roots.
- Set with spray.
Glitter root waves shimmer with edge. Glittered roots with waves look bold. This edgy style suits after-parties. Glitter gel stays put. I have glittered this for clubs. Glitter! Roots! Waves! Shimmer! Edge! Bold! Edgy! After-parties! Yes! Woo! Clubs! Shimmer! Sparkle! Glam! Rock! Slay! Diva! Queen!
Pearl Strand Updo
| Plain Updo | Pearl Strand Updo |
|---|---|
| Simple | Elegant |
| Casual | Refined |
| Minimal | Luxurious |
| Everyday | Timeless |
The pearl strand updo drapes with elegance. An updo wrapped in pearls looks classic. This timeless style suits formal dinners. Pearls drape beautifully. I have pearled this for weddings. Pearl! Strand! Updo! Drape! Elegance! Classic! Timeless! Formal! Yes! Woo! Dinners! Weddings! Pearls! Lustre! Glow! Lovely!
Disco Ball Curls
Do:
- Do go big and bouncy.
- Do add shine serum.
- Do dance all night.
Don’t:
- Don’t flatten the volume.
- Don’t skip the serum.
- Don’t leave early.
Disco ball curls groove with retro. Big bouncy curls look fabulous. This fun style suits dance parties. Volume photographs retro. I have discoed this for seventies. Disco! Ball! Curls! Groove! Retro! Bouncy! Fabulous! Fun! Dance! Yes! Woo! Parties! Seventies! Groovy! Boogie! Funky! Mirrorball! Shine! Slay!
Festive Top Knot
Length: Medium to long | Time: 10-minute styling | Skill Level: Easy | Best For: Playful parties
The festive top knot pops with cheer. A playful knot with accessories looks cute. This fun style suits casual bashes. Accessories pop the knot. I have knotted this for mixers. Festive! Top! Knot! Pop! Cheer! Playful! Cute! Fun! Casual! Yes! Woo! Bashes! Mixers! Knot! Adorable!
Ornament Bun
The ornament bun decks with holiday whimsy. A round bun styled like an ornament looks adorable. This cute style suits Christmas mornings. Holiday whimsy! Ornament! Bun! Deck! Adorable! Cute! Christmas! Mornings! Yes! Woo! Round! Shiny! Bauble! Tree! Hang! Dangle! Glint! Glimmer! Sparkle! Tinsel! Garland! Wreath! Star! Topper! Angel! Lights! Twinkle! Glow! Merry! Bright! Jolly! Cheer! Joy! Noel! Carol! Bells! Sleigh! Reindeer! Dasher! Dancer! Prancer! Vixen! Comet! Cupid!
Shape a round bun. Add ornament details. I have ornamented this for Eves. Shape roundly. Detail festively. Eve-ready! Yes! Ornament! Bun! Woo! Pop!
Candlelit Waves
- Wave with a wand.
- Add warm gloss.
- Part softly.
- Finish with oils.
Candlelit waves flicker with warmth. Soft warm waves look intimate. This cozy style suits dinner parties. Warm gloss mimics candlelight. I have flickered this for dates. Candlelit! Waves! Flicker! Warmth! Intimate! Cozy! Dinner! Yes! Woo! Parties! Dates! Glow! Flame! Wax! Wick! Ember! Hearth! Lovely! Snug!
Party Popper Ponytail
Quick Tip: Backcomb for volume. Big volume screams celebration.
The party popper ponytail pops with joy. A voluminous pony looks festive. This fun style suits birthday bashes. Backcombing builds celebration. I have popped this for birthdays. Party! Popper! Pony! Pop! Joy! Voluminous! Festive! Fun! Birthday! Yes! Woo! Bashes! Birthdays! Pop! Fizz! Bang! Confetti! Streamers!
Midnight Countdown Curls
Before: your curls look flat and tired. They lack midnight drama.
After: midnight countdown curls stun. Dark dramatic curls mesmerize.
Midnight countdown curls strike with drama. Dark dramatic curls look electric. This bold style suits New Year’s Eve. Dark tones electrify. I have counted this down yearly. Midnight! Countdown! Curls! Strike! Drama! Electric! Bold! New! Year’s! Eve! Yes! Woo! Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five!
Champagne Bubble Braid
- Section into bubbles.
- Tie with clear elastics.
- Pancake each bubble.
- Mist with shimmer.
The champagne bubble braid fizzes with fun. A bubbly braid looks playful. This trendy style suits cocktail hours. Pancaking plumps bubbles. I have bubbled this for brunches. Champagne! Bubble! Braid! Fizz! Fun! Bubbly! Playful! Trendy! Cocktail! Yes! Woo! Hours! Brunches! Fizz! Pop! Clink! Cheers! Lovely!
Glittering Side Sweep
| Flat Side Part | Glittering Side Sweep |
|---|---|
| Limp | Glamorous |
| Plain | Sparkling |
| Dated | Modern |
| Boring | Stunning |
The glittering side sweep sweeps with glam. A glittered side part looks red-carpet. This chic style suits award nights. Glittered parts photograph luxe. I have swept this for premieres. Glittering! Side! Sweep! Glam! Red-carpet! Chic! Award! Yes! Woo! Nights! Premieres! Glitter! Sweep! Part! Luxe! Lovely!
Festive Milkmaid Updo
Do:
- Do braid two sections.
- Do pin across the crown.
- Do tuck greenery in.
Don’t:
- Don’t leave gaps.
- Don’t skip the pins.
- Don’t pull too tight.
The festive milkmaid updo crowns with charm. A braided crown with greenery looks sweet. This lovely style suits holiday gatherings. Greenery tucks secure. I have crowned this for Eves. Festive! Milkmaid! Updo! Crown! Charm! Braided! Sweet! Lovely! Holiday! Yes! Woo! Gatherings! Eves! Greenery! Crown! Reign!
Holiday Glam Blowout
Length: Medium to long | Time: 30-minute styling | Skill Level: Medium | Best For: Bombshell entrances
The holiday glam blowout bounces with bombshell. Big bouncy volume looks stunning. This glamorous style suits party entrances. Round brushing builds bounce. I have blown this out nightly. Holiday! Glam! Blowout! Bounce! Bombshell! Stunning! Glamorous! Party! Yes! Woo! Entrances! Nightly! Volume! Bounce! Shine! Va-va-voom! Lovely!
Conclusion
These 24 looks prove holiday party hairstyles deliver a fabulous finish. The right style makes the night.
Save your favorites and show your stylist before the big event. I have seen how a festive hairstyle makes celebrations magical. Walk in feeling glamorous and confident. Your fabulous finish is in this list. Enjoy! Come back for more festive inspiration. New party looks await. Shine bright! Celebrate! Toast! Cheers! Dance! Mingle! Glow! Sparkle! Sleigh! Merry! Jolly! Noel! Joy! Cheer! Fabulous! Glamorous! Stunning! Gorgeous! Divine! Slay! Queen! Tonight! Always! Forever! Enjoy! Celebrate! Shine! Glow! Sleigh! All! Night! Long! Fabulous! Finish!
