25 Christmas Party Hairstyles That Will Make You The Best Dressed Head In The Room

Okay, December calendars are wild, office party, Christmas Eve dinner, a friend’s holiday gathering, sometimes all in the same week. Every single one of those deserves a hairstyle that actually looks like you planned it, and this is exactly the list I hand clients when they’ve got a party coming up and no idea what to do.

Party hair is where I get to have a little more fun than my everyday styles. Bigger volume, a little more shine, maybe an accessory, this is the category where you’re allowed to go all out. I grouped 25 of my most-requested Christmas party looks by the exact kind of event you’re dressing for.

Pick the one that matches your night, save it, and walk in knowing you’re the best dressed head in the room.

Office Party Hair

Polished but not over the top, this is what I recommend when you still have to see these people at work on Monday. If you want something even quicker to pull off before work, start with easy Christmas hairstyles and just add a shine spray.

[IMAGE 1] Office Christmas party hairstyle · Alt: Christmas office party hairstyle · Pin title: “Christmas Party Hair That Still Looks Office-Appropriate”
[IMAGE 2] Polished updo, holiday office party
[IMAGE 3] Sleek half-up, work Christmas party
[IMAGE 4] Low bun, professional holiday look
[IMAGE 5] Smooth blowout, office Christmas party

Christmas Eve Dinner Hair

Family dinner calls for something a little softer and more classic, the kind of style that photographs well across an entire evening of pictures.

[IMAGE 6] Christmas Eve dinner hairstyle
[IMAGE 7] Soft waves, Christmas Eve
[IMAGE 8] Classic half-up, family dinner
[IMAGE 9] Elegant low ponytail, Christmas dinner
[IMAGE 10] Soft curled updo, Christmas Eve

Girls’ Night Out Hair

This is where I let clients go bigger, more volume, a bold accessory, whatever makes them feel the most themselves for a night with friends. A statement braid works beautifully here too, I have more of those in Christmas braided hairstyles.

[IMAGE 11] Girls night Christmas hairstyle
[IMAGE 12] Big volume curls, holiday night out
[IMAGE 13] Statement clip hairstyle, Christmas party
[IMAGE 14] High glam ponytail, holiday night
[IMAGE 15] Voluminous blowout, party ready

Family Photo Hair

You want something that holds for hours of pictures and still looks natural, not stiff. These are built to last a whole afternoon, and I’ve got texture-specific versions of most of them in Christmas hairstyles for every hair type.

[IMAGE 16] Christmas family photo hairstyle
[IMAGE 17] Long-lasting curls, family photos
[IMAGE 18] Soft half-up, holiday family photos
[IMAGE 19] Natural waves, Christmas card photo
[IMAGE 20] Timeless updo, family Christmas photos

New Year’s Eve Crossover Looks

These styles work just as well for your NYE plans, so if you’re not sure what you’re doing yet, these are the safest bet to book twice.

[IMAGE 21] New Year’s Eve Christmas crossover hairstyle
[IMAGE 22] Glam updo, NYE and Christmas party
[IMAGE 23] Sleek high ponytail, holiday party season
[IMAGE 24] Sparkly clip detail, festive hairstyle
[IMAGE 25] Full glam curls, holiday party season

Want More Christmas Hair Ideas?

This is just one of the looks in our full 25 Christmas Hairstyles roundup, from easy everyday styles to the cutest kids’ looks. Go there next if you want the full picture before you book.