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We’ve asked the pros for their insight on the coolest hairstyles for this season.
Meet the Experts:
Sparkling hair accessories are expected to take over holiday hairstyles too.
Look out for glittering hair ribbons, headbands, and even some hair gems.
The options are both cheerful and endless see for yourself.
Onward to this year’s best holiday hairstyles, showcased by celebrities at various red carpet events.
Secure the look using hair pins.
Hair Bows
HairstylistMara Roszaksays hair accessories are the trend of the season.
She suggests sewing or glueing a little bobby pin to the back of a bow.
Then, add the pin to your holiday updo.
It’s a simple accent that has major impact.
(For a similar look to Sennott’s, tryFree People’s Lady Bow in Navy.)
This style works best with thick, long hair.
(But don’t worry if you have short hair.
it’s possible for you to recreate the look with the help of extensions.)
To style a bubble ponytail,Roszaksays to blow-dry freshly-cleansed hair so that it’s smooth.
Then, gather it into a ponytail using a brush.
Old Hollywood Waves
Nothing says glamour more than voluminous, old-Hollywood curls.
To recreate this look,Roszaksays to start with damp hair.
Finish the look by applying a flexible-hold hairspray and gently brushing the hair with a soft-bristled brush.
“For extra setting, use flat clips to help shape in an S formation,” she says.
A Simple Headband
Working with limp, second-day hair?
Sometimes a non-embellished hair accessory is enough to draw attention away from your less-than-fresh strands.
Space Buns
Headed to an ugly sweater contest or a cookie-decorating party?
Show up with fun space buns like Gabrielle Union’s.
It’ll keep your hair secure as you’re dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve.
Add some extra shine with your favorite hair oil.
Wispy Braid
A wispy, loose fishtail or French braid is a classic holiday party look.
The key to getting it right: carefully stretching and pulling on the braid so it loosens.
’60s Bouffant
Embrace the ’60s with a Brigitte Bardot-style bouffant hairdo.
Toth suggests a lot of backcombing and teasing at the roots and even more hairspray.
To recreate the look, start with a side part then slick your hair back into a tight ponytail.
For a softer, more effortless look, she suggests leaving more hair down.
Braided Chignon
Chignon hairstyles have been all over the red carpet this year.
French Twist
Velasquezpredicts the French twist will be popular among holiday-party goers this season.
Then, pull and twist the hair and secure it with bobby pins.
