Christmas is a time for family, presents, and of course, holiday parties. You’ll probably be going to one party after another this holiday season. And that means you want to look your best. You’re deciding what to wear for every occasion — a nice church outfit, maybe, if you attend church, or perhaps an outrageous sweater for your office ugly Christmas sweater party.
One of the best things about the holidays is that they’re a time to celebrate to the fullest. Let’s face it — some people really love Christmas. They go all out decorating their house. It’s a holiday season for being over the top. While you’re decking the halls, why not deck, well…yourself?
As the song says, “Don we now our gay apparel.” The songwriters probably weren’t thinking of hairstyles back then, but fashions change. These days, it’s easier than you might think to achieve some truly eye-catching festive hairdos.
That’s right: you can turn your hair into angels, Christmas trees, and snowmen. You don’t even have to be a professional stylist to achieve these looks. Men shouldn’t count themselves out, either. A glance around the internet will show you some awesome holiday beard styles, too.
1. A ribbon Christmas tree, fully decorated
Believe it or not, this hairstyle isn’t that hard to do. It might look complicated, but all it takes are a couple of basic skills. You just need to know how to make a regular three-stranded braid.
This look is absolutely adorable for little girls. It uses the same idea as the Christmas tree with ribbons woven through the braids. Then a bobble is added on top for the Santa hat.
This one might not scream “Christmas,” so it’s a bit subtler. But those elaborate loops do look like a tree ornament. I’m also getting some Cindy Lou Who vibes.
4. Who said you can only decorate Christmas trees one way?
This style is less overt — it’s more of an homage to a Christmas tree than an actual one. But it’s still recognizable and it’s super eye-catching. Who doesn’t love an elaborate braid?
A simple crown braid can be a great look. This hairstyle resembles a festive wreath simply by adding some rosettes and leaves. It’s a super-easy way to dress up for any holiday celebration.
Christmas hairstyles can include stars, wreaths, holly, and ornaments. But this one takes a fun route with another symbol of the holidays — a candy cane. For kids who love candy, this one’s a hit.
This hairstyle copies the look of the ribbon Christmas tree. Instead of a ribbon, the tree’s made out of actual hair. All you add are some ornaments and the star on top.
Who said that holiday hairstyles have to be complicated? This ornament hairdo uses some colored clip-on hair extensions and a sparkly pipe cleaner to imitate the look of a hanging bulb.
This look uses an old-fashioned styling method — pin curls. You’ll get to copy your grandmother’s youthful styles in a pile of curls shaped like a Christmas tree. Of course, you’ll need a star for the top.
If you love the candy cane look but prefer a subtler touch, this is a great hairstyle. It’s festive without being heavy-handed. All you need is a red ribbon.
This hairstyle gives you a little bit of wiggle room. You can either do just the braids or add the pom-pom and lining. You can even tuck some red cloth behind the braids for a more stand-out look.
As it turns out, there are tons of ways to make a Christmas tree out of hair. This one uses elaborate layered braids with some pom-pom “ornaments” added, as well as a pipe cleaner star.
This clever hairstyle doesn’t have a lot of ornaments or ribbons, but it’s so elaborate you can’t help but stare. Everything about it is perfect…from the halo to the outspread wings.
I told you there were lots of ways to make Christmas trees out of hair. This version has a twist style to create the tree shape. Then, of course, you need to add some ornaments.
16. A subtler Christmas tree that’s still adorable
This version is so delicate and pretty. It uses loops of hair to fashion the Christmas tree shape and skips the ornaments. But even without them, it’s still recognizable.
Crazy Hair Day is a fun tradition that many schools have started in recent years. Of course, the official Crazy Hair Day is in March. Maybe they’ll change it to December just for the snowman hairstyle.
This beribboned wreath is so cute. It’s made using a four-stranded braid, which isn’t something everyone knows how to do. However, once you master it, this hairstyle’s a cinch.
Not everyone is a professional stylist. But that doesn’t mean they can’t make a creative Christmas hairstyle. This version uses a regular bun with some embellishments added.
This one is the exact same principle in that it’s a regular bun. But the add-ons make it stand out. In this case, a ribbon and some construction paper turned this girl’s hair into a snowman.
People have come up with a lot of ways to depict their favorite symbol of the holiday season: the Christmas tree. This hairstyle consists of two small braids wrapped in ribbon to form the look.
22. This ornament might not be on the tree, but it’s still beautiful
There are a couple of options for turning a bun into a Christmas-themed hairstyle. You can do a reindeer, a snowman, a wreath, or even this cute ornament. All you need are some pipe cleaners and a hook attachment.
This idea for this snowflake is based on the same ornament style. All it does is swap out the hook attachment for a felt snowflake cutout. You’ll just need to make sure the cutouts on the snowflake are big enough to fit the hair through.
This style is beautiful, but without the decoration, it might not immediately look like a Christmas tree. But with the sparkly lights, everyone can tell right away they’re looking at the tree that shelters their presents each year.
This Rudolph hairstyle relies on a bun as its main component. The addition here is a wraparound braid and of course, some googly eyes and pipe cleaner antlers.
26. You don’t need to have long hair for these amazing styles
If you have short hair, you might think you don’t get to participate in fun Christmas hairstyles. But that’s not true. This fun Christmas wreath hairdo is perfect for those with short hair.
Who said that Christmas hairdos had to be subtle? This one kicks it up to the next level with an elaborate wreath on top of red and green hair. This one is ideal for people who really love Christmas.
It’s easy to turn regular hairstyles into holiday-themed ones. This pull-through braid crown gets an upgrade thanks to a simple bow. Voila, it’s Christmas.
Those candy cane-striped bows draw the eye, but they’re not the only bow in this picture. The bows on bows perfectly represent Christmas gifts under the tree.
This hairstyle is a throwback to the Civil War era. It’s the definition of elaborate with those intricate curls. The wreath on top makes it a great choice for holiday celebrations.
Not every Christmas-themed hairstyle has to be over the top. This one uses a regular messy bun with a little added sparkle. The only thing you need is a festive hair clip.
34. One of the most elaborate Christmas trees you’ll ever see
This Christmas tree style uses a fishtail braid with two strands instead of the traditional three. After fashioning them into a bun, simply add some decorative touches.
This version isn’t quite as elaborate, which you might prefer. It uses a style called a reverse pull-through braid wrapped in faux Christmas lights. And of course, there’s a star for the top.
This bun is so fast and easy, it takes only 30 seconds to complete. The bow on top is…well, a literal bow on top. That’s all you need to take this hairstyle from average to festive.
You can even dress up a simple French braid, turning it into a festive style. This hairdo includes an interwoven red ribbon and a cute pom-pom to imitate a Santa hat.
38. Who knew there were so many ways to turn your hair into a Christmas tree?
This Christmas tree hairstyle uses a thicker green ribbon to really get into the holiday spirit. Then, the colorful lights and the star on top add extra sparkle.
Forget about just turning your hair into a snowman face — these styles are snowmen from head to foot. They even have hands and scarves made out of pipe cleaners.
This hairstyle is super easy — it’s just a regular bun with a special touch. You can find giant gift bows at almost any store during the holiday season.
It’s so cool to see all the different interpretations of the same themes. This one uses ribbons in white and red that are intertwined with a wraparound braid.
You can also make a super-simply “candy cane” just by twining some pipe cleaners through a bun. This style takes barely any time at all to complete yet it still looks super cute.
This elaborate curly style turns hair into a giant bow — just like the ones you’ll find on your Christmas gifts. A couple of curls create the bottom portion of the bows.
This crown wreath relies on the ribbons and cloth flowers to make it stand out. It’s more about the decoration than the styling, but sometimes, that’s okay. After all, it’s incredibly festive.
These tight braids are cute by themselves, but the decorations are perfect for turning them into a reindeer look. It’s hard to believe those pigtails could be any cuter.
This candy cane hairstyle uses a wraparound sectioned ponytail to achieve the classic hook shape. The only accessories to add are a couple of red and white pipe cleaners.
As we’ve seen, there are lots of ways to turn your hair into a Christmas tree, but this lady took it to the next level. With some spray-on color, she even captured the classic Christmas green color.
You can create tons of great effects by weaving ribbons or pipe cleaners through your hair. This look is achieved with some white pipe cleaners, sparkly embellishments, and felt.
This elaborate braided hairstyle is beautiful by itself. But with the ornaments and bow, it’s truly unique. It’s definitely a way to make yourself the focal point at the holiday party.
Guys can have festive Christmas hair, too. Consider this guy for example who went in an unusual direction for his holiday hairstyle. He must really love Christmas.
50 wildly creative Christmas hairstyles that are hard to top
Cedric Jackson
11.19.19
Christmas is a time for family, presents, and of course, holiday parties. You’ll probably be going to one party after another this holiday season. And that means you want to look your best. You’re deciding what to wear for every occasion — a nice church outfit, maybe, if you attend church, or perhaps an outrageous sweater for your office ugly Christmas sweater party.
One of the best things about the holidays is that they’re a time to celebrate to the fullest. Let’s face it — some people really love Christmas. They go all out decorating their house. It’s a holiday season for being over the top. While you’re decking the halls, why not deck, well…yourself?
As the song says, “Don we now our gay apparel.” The songwriters probably weren’t thinking of hairstyles back then, but fashions change. These days, it’s easier than you might think to achieve some truly eye-catching festive hairdos.
That’s right: you can turn your hair into angels, Christmas trees, and snowmen. You don’t even have to be a professional stylist to achieve these looks. Men shouldn’t count themselves out, either. A glance around the internet will show you some awesome holiday beard styles, too.
