It has come around, glitter, champagne, and all invitations are now festive glam. And, like a typical person, you have already begun to scroll over Pinterest board, where you pin styles of hairstyles that, either way, all require no effort but at the same time, require two hours to get right.
Those are the balance of the classic beauty with an element of personality, and that is what the Christmas party hairstyles 2025 are about this year. Imagine gentle waves with silver lights touching them, shapes of puffy bows that can serve both as accessories and romantic cheerful braids that look like they just came out of a fairy-tale Christmas film. The trends are inclined in the direction of individuality as never before: moving textures, glowing colors, whispering details.
Your hairstyle will determine whether you are hosting a romantic dinner with your friends or attending a fancy holiday ball. It is the last thing that makes your whole look purposeful, polished and yet you.
We shall then jump into the most interesting hairstyles of this year, the ones that are sure to cause heads to stop, get the attention to themselves, and perhaps, just perhaps, even outshine the Christmas lights.
Mega Hollywood Waves with a Twist
Sculpted waves are sweeping in with such a grandeur of their appearance this holiday season, and I am not sad about it. This appearance is the kind of energy that old-Hollywood had, the one that makes you wish to enter a room with the confidence and a certain air of mystery. The massive barrel curls melt into one another forming flowing cascade movement, which is reflecting all festive light. The rich glossy brunette with golden strands of highlights brings out a warm and glow which is quite holiday soirée ready.
In order to sustain this type of smooth shine, I prefer to apply the Oribe Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo- it does not make them heavy and keeps these curls in place. I always end with a flexible hairspray such as L’Oreal Elnett Satin after curling so that everything stays in place, without any of the natural bounce being lost.
This is a strong hairstyle – perhaps because it is traditional and aggressive at the same time. I recall that celebrity stylist Chris Appleton once opined that big hair was big energy and in truth, this style is just that. It is one of those glances which makes you think that you can do anything, even holding only a champagne glass and smile.
And want that posh, film noir Christmas? Combine it with a velvet dress and bright lipstick – the rest will be done just by your entrance.
Plaited Beauty and Party Flair
Braids are so graceful, they never become out of fashion they just change. This appearance embodies this best, as a fat, full braid is weaving with little sprouts of holly and some sprouts of seasonal vegetation. It is cozy and smooth but simultaneously cottagecore but sleek enough to look like a Christmas party hairstyle people will turn their heads.
Such braids require nourishment– imagine velvety smooth strands that are not going to frizz like mad and split. I also always use Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother to prep my hair, making them stronger and tamed the flyaways and then weave. To add some shine, Moroccanoil Treatment Light is the way to go a few drops will last long, especially to blondes.
I have always been fond of a braid telling a story. It is intimate, even sentimental, in that it reminds me of warm mornings in the holiday times when I used to wrap presents as snowflakes fell on the window. It is just the right in-between: easy enough to be served at a family brunch, good enough to be served during an evening party.
You may wish to have it a little more special, and put in a few pretty pins of pearl, or of gold,–they reflect the lights rather exquisitely, and the braid shines just a little more with each step.
Traditional Updo in a Swanky Finish
Any holiday party ensemble requires an eternal up do, and this one would spell out class with a capital C. The loosely pinned bun will create the appearance of effortlessly thrown together, and some strands surrounding the face will be romantic as well as approachable. It is the type of style that would be very well matched with statement earrings and a little bit of glitz in the neckline.
It is all about structure and texture to maintain such an updo. I am swearing by the Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray – it provides a grip and a lift without being stiff. One of the stylists told me that a slight teasing at the top will lift the whole figure, with the slight height that the sense is of a red carpet ready.
This type of hairstyle is my personal favorite in winter since it allows your makeup and jewelry to shine, literally. It has an elegant shininess to it, particularly when combined with gentle curls and a fur-faux stole. It is classic, womanly and exudes silent self-confidence.
When you are coming to a formal party, a small shine serum at the ends will bring this appearance even more radiant with the twinkle of fairy lights.
Curls with Glamour in Retro Holiday Curls
Bouncy, voluminous retro curls spell nothing like holiday glam. This style is as vintage as the movies of the golden era, but is trending huge in 2025, updated with a new modern lightness. The caramel glossy hues enhance the appearance providing the curls with the depth and the dimension which photograph well.
I will usually have a one-and-a-quarter-inch curling iron which I will use to create the same, curling back off the face and softly brushing through the ends. The secret? Allow the curls to get fully cooled down before handling them – it fixes the shape and shine. Kenra Shine Spray is a hairspray mist that provides the camera-ready look.
I wear this appearance when I have to attend something on evenings and feel like I need to be more confident. It is sexy, flirtatious and is sure to turn heads necks around as soon as you enter. And the best part? Those curls dance about they dance all about you.
This hairstyle is a perfect fit with anything shiny or beaded, in my opinion it is statement-making but not overwhelming to the entire outfit.
Smooth Side Waves to Contemporary Elegance
Something about the side-parted waves is so irresistibly chic, elegant but so wearable. This touch is both sculpted and shiny and gives the appearance of that ideal editorial holiday hair. The slight balayage emphasizing the contours lines the curls making the movement to look smooth and light filled.
In order to re-create it, I tend to blow-dry my hair using a round brush, after which I curl it in large pieces so that it looks softer and more relaxed. A side part is drama ready in a moment, it is that kind of change that alters all. I will suggest completing the process with Color Wow Dream Coat to Vapourproof and shiny overnight.
This is what I would wear to a smooth black dress or satin dress, something that is minimal and allows the hair to talk. It is quiet, and yet, it is sophisticated enough that it makes every head in the room turn.
According to celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, the best party hair is one that appears to have been touched by light. This one definitely does.
Sleek Bow Glamour
This is a hairstyle that seems to be the pinnacle of celebratory femininity, a half-up bow created of all your own hair. It is sculptural, smooth, and playfully irresistible; it suits every person who loves combining elegant hairstyles with having a good time. The soft curls that flow down the shoulders are perfect balances to the structure and they provide it with volume and grace. I adore how the bow gives the bow a Santa-present effect without being costume-y – it is glamorous, grown-up, not corny.
To keep this appearance, one needs smooth accuracy. I would recommend applying a heat-protective spray such as Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum then curling and finally a high-shine spray that gives the mirror-like reflection. And I know you will want a can of hairspray to hold on to that bow all the dancing and toasts and selfies.
The last time I tried this appearance last year at a holiday dinner, I got more comments on my hair than my dress – something that does not ever happen. It is one of those kinds of styles which immediately makes you look more presentable, even when you are wearing such a simple garment as a satin slip.
The best part? It’s versatile. Whether you are out with the office at a posh cocktailing event or your friends at home, this outfit will make you feel like the bow on the present that everybody is dying to find out what is inside.
Hollywood Wave Elegance
There is something every girl should have classic curls that just work well to frame your face. This retro-chic bulky dress, with its roundish crown and deep side part, gives us that Old Hollywood feeling we all long to secretly. You can imagine it as your red carpet moment of the day, which is ideal in Christmas Eve balls or candlelit dinners.
This hairstyle loves shine. I normally prepare using a moisturizing mousse and blow dry with a round brush to add volume. Then it is only a matter of curling with a large-barrel iron and fixing every wave into place. It is held by a mist of L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray to make the waves soft yet sculpted such as velvet in motion.
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton has once stated that the glossy waves are never out of fashion, they photograph well, and they always feel expensive. I couldn’t agree more. This appearance is evidence that less is more and that simplicity and symmetry can be more than glitz.
In case you are leaning towards an expensive Christmas look this season – sequins, silk and champagne in hand, you will feel like you are on the cover of every magazine doing the holiday issue with these luxury-related curls.
Vintage Luxe Curls
It is a love story to retro glamour. The curls and heavy brunette colors joined with caramel blushes are thick and well-defined providing big holiday hair color inspiration. It is thick, dimensional, and strong the type of hair that makes people know you did not go to fit in.
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream is a good nourishing cream that you should use to make curls look plush throughout the night. It provides a sheen and makes frizzes more manageable particularly in lower temperature winter air. A little touch of shine serum just before going out will cause each strand to reflect the light of the sun- and that is what we need.
I have always felt that styles such as this make one feel confident like none other. Perhaps it is the structure, or perhaps it is the boldness. It provides you with that silence swagger that heads turn but the head is not turned on them.
The vibe here? Composures beautiful dinner, chandelier light, a red lip and a glass of red wine. This hairdo lends itself perfectly to that image making it look like the contemporary meaning of luxurious Christmas beauty.
Braided Glam with a Twist
This appearance is the ideal combination of the romantic and the modern hairstyles – soft braid, falling in loose waves, and the rose-pink ends of ombre hair to add the playful touch. It is surprising, fashionable, and most importantly, a gorgeous personal affair, the essence of which is the Christmas party season of 2025.
This color is fresh keeping, watery always. I would apply Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo and Conditioner that can preserve the bright colors and keep the hair shiny. Finally, a glossing oil is applied after the styling in order to provide the dimension, making sure that those pink highlights are in the right light.
I recall that the same appearance was prevalent on social media last winter, and it was referred to as frosted cotton candy energy by a hairstylist. I just could not forget it, as it is so strange and at the same time so comfortable to wear. The braid ornament makes it naughty, and the pink extremes hint at subversiveness.
In case you need something that is festive and at the same time fun, this hairstyle could be your trademark during the season. It is a rebuttal that Christmas beauty does not necessarily have to be red and gold at times a pastel surprise also is even more enchanted.
Polished Ponytail Glow
A slick ponytail is never out of place and when it is done with falling cascades and a slight lift at the top, then it is perfect. It is fresh, assertive and perfectly comfortable and purposeful, not to be overthought, but surely to be.
On that mirror finish, I vow that mirror finish, I use the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray and blow-dry. It makes all smooth without flattening the volume giving your curls the fluid bounce.
It was so comfortable that when I first attempted this as a New Year’s Eve party I liked it. I was able to dance, laugh, and never be afraid that my hair would fall apart halfway in the night. There’s real freedom in that.
This ponytail can be worn with all outfits be it sequined blazers or simple satin outfits. It is the common tongue of cool-girl style of confidence and the go-to hair that will characterize the trends of partying hair in 2025.
Uncomplicated High Ponytail Glam
Endlessly fashionable is a long thick high ponytail. It does not just pick you up but your mood too. I like that her height and motion seem to work with this appearance, the curls bouncing and falling down the crown are fun and classy at the same time. The delicacy of the balayage of blonde hair makes it more deep and glamorous in capturing all the lights at the party. It is giving confidence, yet graceful make it.
Maintenance wise, I always apply a heat protecting product (such as Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil) and then proceed with the curling process followed by a flexible hairspray (such as Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray) that would hold it all without making it stiff. In this manner, your ponytail is not stiff to dance yet smooth enough to take photos.
What I love most is the fact that it feels very versatile, in that it is flirtatious, classic, and compliments all of my cozy knits as well as my sequined gowns. Frankly speaking, this is the hairstyle that I would like to choose as the ultimate mood booster in terms of holidays.
Deep Brunette Romantic Waves
This style will be a union of Old-Hollywood and modern sophistication. The rich brown hue is also very fulfilling and the falling loose curls are used as ribbons that cover the face. It is that ideal I woke up like this, yet make it red carpet. I have discovered that soft curls can be put in the front of your hair when it is dark and shiny to create the instant glamour and movement without making the other parts of your appearance look overpowering.
To achieve this look, be sure that your hair is well moisturized with Kerastase Elixir Ultimate oil– it will look like a mirror finish that all brunettes secretly want in winter. All you need is the big curling iron in the barrels and a soft brush-out at the end and that is all that is needed to make the perfect finish.
One of the hairstylists of celebrities, Jen Atkin, once stated, “The hair must move as fabric does. This glance embodies precisely that which is fluid, natural and yet perfectly styled. In my case, it is the best Christmas hairdo when you need something traditional but easy to make it modern.
Luxe Black Curls Powdered in Pearl Touch
The pearls have found their way out of the jewelry boxes into hair styles and I could not love it better. It is the holiday splendor of the most glossy jet-black waves with a pearl headband. The juxtaposition is dramatic and one can hardly fail to feel that they have exited a vacation editorial spread. The old-fashioned curvy waves make it vintage and the accessories make it fresh and celebratory.
In order to get that glass-like finish I would use Color Wow Extra Shine Spray – it makes those darker tones really rich. It is essential to maintain the curls organized but not hard and therefore a little mousse before using the blow-dryer gives volume that will last throughout the night.
This is a type of appearance that I would use in a Christmas ball or a dinner date. It is elegant and cool without being too assertive. Would you even dare to take pearls to your holiday hairdress this year? I say yes, absolutely.
Eternal Chocolate Curls with a Vintage Taste
Glossy full-bodied curls never go out of character. It is a retro-inspired hairstyle that glorifies rich chocolate colours with a slight bounce that is both vintage and party-like. The curls are perfect, and so natural, a sort of abandoning a pre-teens movie set to look like a film set.
To maintain the definition of those curves, I swear by Redken Curl Manifesto Creme; it puts in moisture and does not weigh the hair down. The trick is to allow the curls to cool down and then brush them out gently with a boar-bristle brush, this will produce that dreamy soft-wave look.
In my case, this style fits well on intimate Christmas dinners when one would still want to look glamorous. It is immortal, elegant and cozy–as in the season.
Golden Waves and Tiara Glow
This is just a magic glance, a blend of Hollywood glamor and fairy-tale glitz. The thick curls of gold are tender and thick, topped with a shinning tiara that makes any garment an artistic masterpiece of a festive. It is one of those styles of hairstyles that make one feel royalty without being excessive.
I would complement this appearance with a sparkling dress and radiant skin. An oil spray mousse such as Moroccanoil root boost miraculously provides that lift at the top, and a finishing spray such as Oribe Superfine Strong Hair Spray is an insurance that those curls stay in place into the night.
I am attracted to this type of shine every December, the best kind of shine that is happy and confident and completely feminine. When there is a moment when you want to put on a tiara, it is at the holiday time when everything surrounding you is already glittering.
Raised High Bun in the Highlights of Soft Blonde
When combined with long blonde highlights, which reflect all the twinkles of the Christmas lights, a large high bun is surely the hairstyle that will never go unnoticed at a Christmas party. This appearance is a very good balance of the style with the fun. The crown texture provides it with that light, seamless elevation of the modern and the tendrils curling around the face provide it with a romantic lightness. It is a type of hairstyle that is glamorous and a natural one, such as: you got up already dressed up to champagne and compliments.
To achieve the same appearance in my house, I would always begin with a volumizing mousse such as Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray prior to blow-drying. It provides a grip and height that would persist throughout the evening. And lastly, a texturizing spray such as Ouai Volume Spray to add that weightless feeling of airiness, it is oily to achieve the not too polished look that is going to be popular in 2025.
This bun is very nice with metallic and neutral dresses. I personally believe that it is the right fit to any person wishing to create the illusion of a longer neck and emphasize on earrings. It is never out of date and with a twist on it, it is indeed the golden standard of elegance in festivals.
To add one more shine, a little light spray of shimmer over your shoulders makes the whole combination complete, it is insignificant, but breathtaking when the lights hit at a right angle.
Romantic Low Bun Adorned with Pearl Accents
To wear this low, dishevelled bun is pure romance, and softer and more dreamy as a Christmas party hairstyle. The curls at the back are loose and form a layered, yet soothing style, whereas the scattered hairpins of pearls make it a special one indeed. It is the type of style that does not shout the luxury, but whispers. The pearls add to its perfection in any partying event, be it fancy dinners, toasting the New Year or candlelit at home.
Prepared hair will be in this form throughout the night. I will suggest Kerastase L’Incroyable Blowdry Creme as it is flexible and shiny. It can be restyled easily, therefore, you can change your bun or loosen the strands all through the night without making them lose their beauty.
I always associate pearls with winter, endlessly chic, timeless and delicate. I recall reading a piece of advice written by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano, who wrote that adding pearls to your hairstyle will instantly update classic styles without taking them too far. She’s absolutely right.
Combine this bun with a lacy dress or a satin camisole – it is subtle glam at the best. And to complete the feminine touch, there is a small pink lip that makes everything balanced and feminine.
Half-Up Curls Grecian Jewelle Headband Vintage
The appearance is pure nostalgia with a contemporary edge, the volume of the half-up curls combined with the glittering headpiece is reminiscent of the old vintage style of the 1960s, only with a more aero finish. The curls boast that recognizable bounce and the jeweled accessory makes it a full-scale statement piece. It is the ideal selection in case you are fond of a bit of drama in your hair just the appropriate kind.
In the case of volume, I depend on Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam that I use at the roots, and then curl it. It does not add any stiffness but body and a spray of IGK Good Behavior Spray with SP of correct spirit has left the frizz way, way off.
Personally, I love this Christmas party look as it is fun but elegant. Something so flattering about height on the crown is that it lengthens the face and gives the movie-star of the past the retro appearance. In addition, it also looks equally well in the morning after with slightly undress waves.
Use some metallic eye makeup or a beaded neckline, and this hair style turns you into the sole protagonist of your own summer holiday.
Crystal Barrette Classic Blonde Waves
Another thing that is synonymous with the beauty of the festive seasons is the blonde curls falling in the most beautiful waves, with a crystal hair clip glimmering under all the Christmas lights. This hairstyle is graceful – it is elegant, sexy and easily photogenic. Its half-up twist helps to avoid its being too formal and makes it suitable either at a fancy party or in a personal dinner.
Here, it is important to keep a healthy shine. I would choose Pureology Hydrate Sheer Conditioner, and it is non-oily and enriching to the curls remaining soft and shiny. To dress it, a big curling iron (1.5 inches) will provide you with those smooth and even waves on a red carpet.
I always believed that the hairstyle gives out a kind of old money Christmas feel like soft music, silver ornaments, and a glass of champagne in your hand. It is smooth but friendly and it pairs well with any clothing with decorations or glitz.
In case you are when it comes to accessories, add some nude lips and emphasized cheekbones, that radiance matches the golden blonde color excellently.
Low Fringe with Cross Strands of Pearl
Perhaps this is one of my favorite Christmas hairstyle ideas 2025 low ponytail in cascading pearl strands to put on it instantly gives sophistication. It is old but new and the piles of pearls provide that royal, almost runway-worthy vibe. It suits anyone who wants to have a statement look but not to the extreme.
In order to get that silky base, I am a testament to Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. It makes the hair slick, frizz-free, and the mirror-smooth texture, which is necessary prior to pulling it into the ponytail. Movement is added at the ends by the use of soft waves and the pearl is placed in position so that it can hang freely.
The best part about this hairstyle is that, it is retro yet futuristic at the same time, old-fashioned pearls reemphasized to suit contemporary festivals. It matches with a simple gown or shiny cocktail dress when it forms a memorable holiday moment.
And here is a little tip: once hairstylist Jen Atkin told us that, in festive hair, pearls were the new diamonds. She could not have put it in a nut shell.
Frosted Braid Elegance
It is something so easy angelic, soft, braided bits of hair falling into golden waves waving under the Christmas lamps. It is that ideal vacation hub hairstyle that is romantic and elegant, the style you would don to a small family supper or a candlelit winter wedding. The braid creates the illusion of a halo and then twists loosely around the crown with the curls moving on it. It is dreamy, polished and as magical as the season itself.
As a rule of thumb, to maintain it I would keep hydration first. Braids have a tendency of tugging onto drier strands, particularly during the winter season, and a leave-in conditioner such as Kerastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum will miraculously work overnight. It makes your ends be supple, shiny and keeps your waves bouncy even when its cold.
When I did it last year in a similar style, I knew how anchoring it was, like the bow to something classic and natural. It is like a type of hairstyle that does not scream; it just shines. The shine mist spritz is an innocent spray that gives the last bright touch before leaving the house.
And the best part? This appearance smoothly changes between the day and the night. Sipping mulled wine at a Christmas fair or dancing beneath fairy lights, this hairstyle gives the sense of quiet confidence in one who has been taught to twinkle quietly.
Pearl-Studded Waves
Could a hairstyle have been the signature of Christmas in 2025, this would be it, it is deep, voluminous curls, with scattered pearls interspersed between layers like Christmas ornaments. It is a tribute to old time glamour, but totally contemporary in its interactivity with light and texture. The deep, brown, shades and the sweet caramel ribbons blend up to sheer decadence and the pearls? They are the little unforeseen thing that makes hair into jewelry.
I prefer grooming myself before a blowout using a volumizing mousse to create the full bodied bounce. To so that you do not tangle up your strands, I suggest you employ little pearl pins that can be inserted with ease. And to make it all shiny but not impossible to touch, go ahead and finish with Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray, it leaves it glassy and at the same time natural.
This is what celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin meant by discussing the concept of accessorized softness as the big trend in 2025. It is not merely about having good hair but then telling stories with it. These waves are cinematic, as though you are out of a movie on which all the frames are golden hour.
In my case, this is the hairstyle that informs me: I came to celebrate, and I know who I am. It is strong, sexy, and glamorous this is the type of appearance that people will always remember even after the party is over.
The holidays are the best reason to go out and play, shine and leave your everyday comfort zone. Regardless of how smooth and modern or gentle and romantic your vibe can be, the correct hairstyle will somehow make simple moments make a mark. Get your curling iron, a pinch of glitz, and your lip-gloss–this Christmas, your hair should be doing the same.
