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  4. 15 Easy Holiday Hairstyles To Have You Feeling Extra Festive This Christmas

15 Easy Holiday Hairstyles To Have You Feeling Extra Festive This Christmas

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough Updated August 02, 2021
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There's no better time than the holiday season to try out a festive new look that you would not necessarily wear the rest of the year. With countless Yuletide photo opportunities and much quality time to be spent with your family, a holiday hairstyle is just what the elves ordered. Whether you're in the mood for a retro ponytail, classic chignon bun, or easy half-up style, there is a Christmas look for you — and don't worry, all of these 'dos are totally, well, doable.

Before your next holiday activity, put on the old-school carols, make yourself a mug of hot chocolate, and grab the hair brush. These stunning Christmas hairstyles will have you in the spirit in no time.

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Ballerina Bun

Ballerina Bun
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You don't need a tutu fit for The Nutcracker to rock a classic dancer's bun. Simply brush hair into a smooth low twisted bun, secure with a clear elastic, and finish with dainty pearl accessories. Oh, and don't forget the hair spray.

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French Braid Bun

French Braid Bun
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Learning how to French braid will instantly open up so many possibilities, and this style dresses it up for the holidays by starting with tying a skinny silk scarf onto the top of your braid near the crown. Add extra volume and hold with Kristin Ess' Working Texture Loose Styling Powder. 

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Classic Topknot Bun

Classic Topknot
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This hairstyle never fails to polish off any ensemble, and a bow is just the added touch that feels right for Christmas. Find the tutorial here.

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Wrapped High Pony

Wrapped High Pony
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You can't go wrong with a super sleek high ponytail that goes from workout to celebration by wrapping a piece of hair around the base to conceal the elastic. Simply pin underneath with bobby pins. 

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Easy Half-Up Style

Easy Half-Up Style
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We'll never get tired of the trusty half-up hairstyle, especially because it only takes two minutes to master. Simply twist two pieces of hair from each side and secure with a clear elastic. Finish it off with ribbon to match your holiday outfit. 

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Short Bouffant Half-Up

Short Bouffant Half-Up
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Get your vintage vibes going with a doubled bouffant half-up style with each layer cinched with sumptuous skinny velvet ribbons. 

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Ponytail Updo

Ponytail Updo
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Feel like a retro Christmas angel with this ponytail-updo hybrid hairstyle. Start by pulling your hair into a half-up style and securing with a clear elastic. Then, combine the rest of your hair with the half-up and tie together with a skinny ribbon.

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Bobby-Pinned Ponytail

Bobby-Pinned Ponytail
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Odds are, you have an old set of bobby pins lying at the back of your bathroom drawer. Line them up along the side part of a low ponytail and you're set with a chic style. 

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Curly Ultra-High Pony

Curly Ultra-High Pony
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Curls are just begging to be gathered into a sassy high ponytail this season. To snag even more volume, gather the top half of your hair into an ultra-high ponytail and then follow up by pulling the rest of your hair into a ponytail just below.

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Braided Bun

Braided Bun
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A simple braid is all it takes to master this casual bun that feels more festive than your usual throw-together. Find the tutorial by Kayley Melissa here.

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Chic Chignon

Chic Chignon
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Sometimes you just need something traditional to get the job done on Christmas Eve, and you can look no further than this classic chignon. Find the tutorial here.

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Bubble Ponytail

Bubble Ponytail
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Curls make a bubble ponytail even more exciting of a look — because, volume! Cinch each "bubble" with whatever hair tie or accessory you like, and don't be afraid to tug on the sections to really ramp up the volume.

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Bubble Half-Ponytail

Bubble Half-Ponytail
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Think of your most faithful half-up ponytail, but turned magical for the season. Use clear elastics to create a "bubble effect" and then cinch each with a stylish barrette like these.

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Brushed-Out Waves

Brushed-Out Waves
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You'll catch all the eyes in the room with the Old Hollywood looker. Simply start with big-barrel curls, let them cool completely after styling, and then brush them out before accessorizing with a jeweled headband. 

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Topsy Tail

Topsy Tail
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A topsy-turvy ponytail is basically one that's been turned inside-out. Now imagine layering a whole bunch of topsy-turvys. Follow the tutorial here to get started.

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