12 Super Cute DIY Christmas Hairstyles for All Lengths

So you’ve got that Christmas work party coming up, and you want to dress the part without looking costumey. Or perhaps you’re having the whole family over, and you want to look as good as you know your food is going to taste. Whatever the occasion, we've compiled some of the best festive hairstyles that you can easily do yourself to really catapult yourself into the jingly jolly holiday.

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• 1. Tie it in a Bow
• 2. Triple Braided Bun
• 3. Fabric Maiden Braid
• 4. Rudolph Bun
• 5. Poufy Mermaid Braid
• 6. Four-Strand Ribbon Braid
• 7. Holiday Bun
• 8. Crown Rope Twist
• 9. Twisted Half-Up Halo
• 10. Side Swept Curls
• 11. Bow Braid
• 12. Waterfall Braid
• Ready for more? Check out our other Christmassy collections and tutorials:

1. Tie it in a Bow

Everyone loves presents, right? Doesn’t it make perfect sense, then, to top off your beautiful outfit with a pretty bow – just like a present? Lady Gaga made the hair bow famous, and for that, we are truly grateful; so now we bring you the half-up hair bow, complete with dangling (hair) ribbons!

2. Triple Braided Bun

For a bun with a bang, all you really have to do is make three braids and knot them together. The result is a really beautiful, ornate bun that looks fabulous but only takes a couple of minutes to achieve.

3. Fabric Maiden Braid

This hairstyle isn’t particularly groundbreaking, but combine it with a silver or red glittery ribbon, and there you have yourself a simple yet effective hairstyle perfect for any Christmas party or dinner.

4. Rudolph Bun

This wouldn’t be a Christmas list without a bit of Rudolph. If your little darling loves the holiday season as much as the next one, perhaps she’d like to carry Rudolph around with her on the back of her head. It’s just too cute!

5. Poufy Mermaid Braid

What an ingenious combination: the trendy mermaid braid and the classic (and classy) Brigitte Bardot pouf! That touch of red that you get with the ribbon bow is more than enough to bring the holiday cheer – you don’t really want to distract too much from the stunning hairstyle itself.

6. Four-Strand Ribbon Braid

We love the four-strand braid because it looks nice and bulky, almost like a rope. The addition of a ribbon really jazzes it up, and if that ribbon is a Christmas color, then you’ve really hit the nail on the head. Once you’ve got the technique down, you can leave the braid as is, twist it up into a bun, or start from the side of your head.

7. Holiday Bun

We don’t always have hours to spend on styling our hair, so if you want something that matches the season, looks intricate and delicate but is actually super quick and easy to achieve, then you have to try this one. Add in any Christmassy accessory, and you’re good to go.

8. Crown Rope Twist

What exactly makes this hairstyle so festive? The fact that it looks like the halo of an angel, of course! We prefer this rope-like version to the braided version because it’s quicker to do and, in our opinion, looks better.

9. Twisted Half-Up Halo

If you’re more into the elegant disheveled look, then try this ridiculously (seriously!) easy twisted halo. You still get the angelic halo effect, but with more of a hippy/boho feel, and you don’t need super long hair for it, either. (Top tip: secure the headband with some bobby pins to keep it in place for a long night.)

10. Side Swept Curls

What’s a Christmas party without a bit of glamour? This old Hollywood side-swept curls style is a classic for a reason: it’s timeless, alluring, and simple.

11. Bow Braid

We just couldn’t resist slipping another bow style in here because it really is just so festive, and oh-so-feminine! You can thank The Hunger Games for this fantastic look. It’ll probably take some practicing (we’ve included a video tutorial for more detailed instructions), but it is most certainly worth the effort.

12. Waterfall Braid

The waterfall braid remains a firm favorite, and it’s actually pretty easy to do. If you want a more romantic, wispy effect, give the remaining hair some soft curls.

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