It soon becomes stressful: in the run-up to Christmas everything is done at once and there is never enough time for a sophisticated Christmas hairstyle. To make your fashion task easier, we present the best hair inspiration for the festive season. No matter whether short or long, the mane can shine with these excellent ideas. Go for these festive hairstyles for Christmas and hit the jackpot – there are many celebrity approved!
Festive hairstyles for Christmas with a wow factor: These looks are a hit and can be achieved in record time!

Festive hairstyles for Christmas: These are the editors’ top picks
If you plan everything in advance, you have already booked an appointment with the hairdresser on the day of the festival. Luckily, there are perfect options for all hair lengths that can be done without a third hand. When making our selection, we stuck to the level of difficulty and for us this is 0. The styling still looks completely elegant and will attract everyone’s attention and take (medium) long hair to the next level.
The Christmas hairstyle for short hair should chic and easy be

What was the biggest hit last year? The so-called Tinsel Hair caused a sensation on social media before New Year’s Eve.
What gives your mane a Christmas spirit?

- Glitter products: Specially designed for the best family time, products are designed to give you that festive touch. These can be colorful glitter sprays or glitter threads (tinsel);
- Braid motif: Hairstyles with a braid motif now gain a special charisma and look sophisticated;
- hair accessory: Don’t forget the right hair accessory – this alone can make the right hairstyle for the special occasion.
- The current hair color: Always stay on track with the most fashionable hair colors and coloring techniques to give yourself a current looking Christmas hairstyle on Christmas Eve.
It’s going to be festive: glitter and glamor in abundance!

These are the current hair colors for winter 2023 and 2024.
Christmas hairstyles for short hair
Ladies with short hair don’t have to be outraged just before Christmas: short hairstyles can also be spiced up for Christmas. We reveal the secrets of festive bobs and pixies.
Festive hairstyles with little hair
Give your mane a glamorous look by styling your thin, short hair in a wet look. It doesn’t matter what the exact short hairstyle is – a bob or a pixie, with a lot of hair gel and with a middle or side parting, you can get a minimalist and highly fashionable Christmas hairstyle without the hassle of styling in front of the mirror.
Even thin, fine hair gets pep

Do you want the absolute finishing touch? Create a water wave from your gelled hair.
The half-open bob à la française
This is the best option for bob wearers with bangs: the so-called petit bob is so charming, casual and stylish very chicthat you will have a festive short hairstyle in no time. It is best to secure your hair with a hair clip with a Christmas motif and wear it half-open.
Christmas bob hairstyle: pure perfection!

Medium to long: open or half-open festive hairstyles for Christmas with hair accessories
All hair lengths can get the definitive Christmas spirit with a great hair accessory. Get creative and keep these classics in mind – they always work.
Open hair with exquisite headband
Style your (medium) long hair with gentle, light waves. Part the mane in the middle – the middle part was the signature look of 2023. Complete it all with a themed headband. Pure luxury for your mane.
Festive hairstyles for Christmas with a headband

A treat for the eyes: hairstyle with a bow
Hairstyles with bows will make the ultimate Christmas impression and quickly transform you into the visual gift on Christmas Eve. Choose luxurious color and fabric for your excellent bow.
Festive hairstyles for Christmas with a bow

Pure femininity!

Without precedent! Snowflakes made of beads and rhinestones
This exclusive styling with encrusted bobby pins or applications will simply stand out. Decorate a half-open hairstyle with small beads or rhinestones. Check out these festive manicures.
Festive hairstyles for Christmas with beads

Updos for Christmas
The big hit among Christmas hairstyles: Tendy Hair
If you’re always up to date with what’s happening when it comes to hair fashion, you’ve heard of the hottest hairstyle of the moment: Tendy Hair. We copied this elegant hairstyle from Gigi Hadid: It’s a classic updo for Christmas, but is spruced up with tendrils (English for tendrils on plants, hence the name). Tendrils are small side strands of hair that contour your eyes and car bones and make them appear extra feminine.
Fashionistas wear tendy hair like Gigi Hadid

This Christmas hairstyle can be done at home in just a few steps and can be worn with either a middle part or a side part.
Festive bun hairstyles for curly hair: Pammy
The Pammy bun is another option for lionesses with massive and long hair! The iconic bun looks perfect and is extra lifted and messy styled. This creates a lush, bombastic look that’s inspired by fashion icon Pamela Anderson and is currently making a comeback.
The Pammy bun is a lush option for curly textures

Festive hairstyles for Christmas: Sleek bun
This updo is suitable for women with fine hair and looks high-class in its minimalism! Create a beautiful baby curl on the forehead for a great vintage vibe. This is a look from this year’s Paris Fashion Week.
Pure excellence for the face!

An alternative? Wear the sleek bun in a classic style – especially if you want to show off your pronounced waterfall bangs.
Festival of Beauty

O Christmas Tree! Christmas braids and ponytails
What beats an excellent braided hairstyle for Christmas? Take note of these exclusive options that are totally easy and in vogue are.
Braided hairstyle with a wow factor
This is a half-open Christmas hairstyle where an impressive tandem of a mini braid and a bubble braid is conjured up. Everything is done in record time and is an absolute eye-catcher!
Braided hairstyles for Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Christmas braid with a bright red bow
The whole philosophy behind this simple Christmas hairstyle? You weave a Christmas bow into your braid! Perfection!
Simple and impressive!

Festive hairstyles for Christmas: ponytail with side parting
This is the absolute Quiet Luxury hairstyle for Christmas – a low ponytail that will ooze class on Christmas Eve thanks to your impressive earrings and necklace.
This ponytail is minimalist and classy
