What’s a festive party without conversation-starting strands? A flop. Finding a mane masterpiece that asks for minimal effort can prove fussy, but that’s what Pinterest is for. Below, we rounded up 19 holiday party hairstyles that wow, and don’t take ages to whip up.
Epic Ponytail
A playful spin on the ponytail, this four-tiered ‘do by Matt Fugate requires a brush, a teasing comb, and some no-snag elastics.
Triple Side Braid
Show off your fiercest facial features and a fiery lip with a triple side braid that cascades down your neck.
Styled With Stars
Two bobby pins and makeshift hair accessories from your local craft store make a winning recipe for this fast crossed, starry style.
Multi-Style Updo
This multi-style updo requires half the time a traditional braided ponytail would. Use an elastic to secure, then tie a one-inch section of your own hair around the base of the pony to conceal it.
Wrap It Up
Substitute your plain Jane hair elastic with a fancy satin ribbon then spray with a shine hairspray for a fast, festive look.
Out of This World
Usually we reserve space buns and glitter for festivals, but the blunt bangs on this holiday mane make us reconsider.
Brigitte Bardot Vibes
Throw half your hair up, tease at the crown, then garnish those curls with a cute bow.
Halo Braid
Halo braids are dripping in holiday vibes. Follow our how to to create the classic look.
Double Bun Fun
Two buns and done. Add glitzy pins to this simple updo and stun.
Two-Toned Ponytail
Long hair is not a requirement for a wispy, two-toned ponytail. Use a scarf as a headband, leaving out face-framing strands, then add dimension with a temporary color hairspray.
Simple Low Bun
A low bun—does holiday hair get any easier? Hell to the no.
Red Carpet Braid
Copy red carpet goers via a low-slung plait. Click here for a step-by-step.
Knotty Bun
There’s no wrong way to make a wispy updo. It looks heavenly and no one will know you half-assed it.
Tight Braid
Brush your hair back into ponytail then hold it down with pomade. Start braiding down until you hit the nape of your neck, and you have the prettiest holiday party hair. Girls with cropped hair, don’t shy away from using clip-in extensions.
Half-Up Bouffant
The half-up bouffant is giving us French girl all the way. If you struggle with getting volume at the crown, read this.
Sleek Ponytail
A sleek ponytail slays every time. Follow Chad Wood’s steps to the style.
Elegant Coiffure
If you can twist two one-inch sections of your hair to form a ponytail, then this gorg coiffure is yours.
Bold Accessories
Burnt mustard makes a holiday mane so much better. Wrap a deep-hue bow or scarf around your low ponytail for an instant holiday touch.
Twisted Ponytail
Add a hint of runway to your polished high ponytail. Get the vine-inspired look, here.
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