Okay, real talk: most of my clients do not want to spend an hour on their hair before a Christmas party, and I don’t blame them, December is exhausting enough. The good news is easy Christmas hairstyles are honestly some of my favorite looks to teach, because they take five minutes and still make you look like you put in real effort.
These are the exact styles I send clients home with when they tell me they want festive, not fussy. A little curl, one bow, a soft twist, that’s genuinely all it takes to make a plain style read Christmas, and it works whatever your texture, straight, curly, or coily, though if you want the full breakdown by type I go deeper on that in Christmas hairstyles for every hair type. I grouped 25 of them by the exact technique, so you can pick the one that matches your patience level tonight.
Save your favorite, practice it once before the actual party, and trust me, you’ll look like you tried so much harder than you did.
Half-Up with a Bow
This is the single most requested easy Christmas style I do all December. One bow, one half-up twist, done in under three minutes, and it photographs beautifully every single time. It’s just as easy to recreate on a little one’s hair too, I use the same trick in Christmas hairstyles for kids.
Soft Curls, No Extra Effort
A loose curl set is the fastest way to make your hair look Christmas-ready without doing an actual style. Wand it, shake it out, done.
Simple Ponytail Twists
A regular ponytail gets a holiday upgrade the second you wrap a piece of hair around the elastic. It’s a ten-second trick that makes any ponytail look intentional, and it dresses up just as easily for an evening out, see how in Christmas party hairstyles.
Quick Braided Details
You don’t need a full braided style to get the effect, one small braid tucked into the rest of your hair does the whole job. If you end up loving the technique, I have 25 more ways to wear it in Christmas braided hairstyles.
Effortless Down Styles
Sometimes the easiest Christmas hairstyle is just your hair down with one small detail added, a clip, a middle part, a little shine spray. It counts.
Want More Christmas Hair Ideas?
This is just one of the looks in our full 25 Christmas Hairstyles roundup, from party-ready updos to the cutest kids’ styles. Go there next if you want the full picture before you book.
