Holiday Hairstyles That Pump Up the Volume

By Mary Shannon Wells

Southern beauty routines change (slowly) with the times, just as old recipes are tweaked and dated fashions go out of style, but a few Southern beauty rules are written in stone somewhere in Dollywood (we assume, at least). One beauty preference that Southern women will never tire of is big hair. We can’t help it—our Mamas couldn’t live without hairspray. But like those vintage recipes in which we switched out margarine for butter or collards for kale, even big hair has gotten a 21st-century makeover. We might not be styling our hair to Dolly height every day, but special occasions are always an acceptable time to get out the teasing comb. This holiday season, amp up your hairstyles with some subtle volume. Retro hairstyles like the bouffant have inspired these modern hairstyles that don’t shy away from volume and height. These looks are dressy and festive, so they’re ideal Christmas party hairstyles. The holiday party invitations are bound to come pouring in, so be ready with these cute Christmas hairstyles that are surprisingly easy to do. All of these holiday hairstyles have quick tutorials to help you achieve a look that will appear straight from the salon. This Christmas season, don’t let your hair fall flat at holiday parties. These voluminous hairstyles will rise to any and every holiday occasion, literally.

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Crisscross Ponytail

Pinterest/A Beautiful Mess

Even a low ponytail is holiday-ready with a little volume. Get the tutorial here from A Beautiful Mess.

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The New “I Love Lucy”

Pinterest/Refinery29

Retro volume is always in style. Get the tutorial here from Refinery 29.

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The Half-Up Pompadour

Pinterest/Camille Styles

This half-up style is just as dressy as an updo for a holiday party. Get the tutorial here from Camille Styles.

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Party-Perfect Ponytail

Pinterest/LuLus.com

They wouldn’t call it party-perfect if it didn’t have a little boost and volume. Get the tutorial here from LuLus.com Fashion Blog.

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Braided Bun

Pinterest/Byrdie

This style combines trendy with classy. Get the tutorial here from Byrdie.

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Double French Twists

Pinterest/The Everygirl

Adding a flower or sparkly accessory to a volumized updo will make it festive and dressy. Get the tutorial here from The Everygirl.

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Bardot-Inspired Updo

Pinterest/Margo & Me

A vintage, French-inspired look is so feminine and party-perfect. Get the tutorial here from Margo & Me.

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Two-Minute Elegant Bun

Pinterest/Luxy Hair

No one will ever guess that this gorgeous look only took two minutes. Get the tutorial here from Luxy Hair.

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Updo for Short Hair

Pinterest/Camille Styles

Short hair doesn’t mean no volume! Get the tutorial here from Camille Styles.

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Half-Up Party Lob

Pinterest/LuLus.com

The long bob, or lob, is the most popular haircut right now, and this half-up look is a fun and easy way to style it. Get the tutorial here from LuLus.com Fashion Blog.

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Bouffant Bun

Pinterest/Hair and Makeup by Steph

When we think about volume, it’s hard not to picture the retro bouffant look. This bun-version is ideal for holiday parties. Get the tutorial here from Hair and Makeup by Steph.

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Half-Up, Half-Down

Pinterest/Martha Stewart Weddings

Another bouffant-and Bardot-inspired look, this ’do would be holiday ready with some sparkly pins or an antique comb. Get the tutorial here from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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