With the holidays among us, we can pretty much bet what you're thinking right about now. How the hell are you going to do your hair for Noche Buena, after work drinks and that big NYE's party you plan on hitting up? Girl, we hear ya. Fortunately, there are a ton of cool hairstyles out there for every texture and skill level. We looked to a few celebs for inspiration and narrowed down some of the prettiest holiday hair ideas that are bound to inspire you–even if you don't know how to braid!
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Dress up those curls.
If you have naturally curly hair like Camila Alves, try adding a side braid for an edgy touch. Part hair to the side. Then work in an ultra-moisturizing conditioner like Carol’s Daughter Pracaxi Nectar Wash-N-Go Leave-In ($12) to clean damp hair in a scrunching motion. Then layer on a styling product that's going to help define curls, like Carol’s Daughter Pracaxi Nectar Style Control Gel ($14). Dry curls using a diffuser attachment, like and braid a thin braid on one side of your head and seal with a clear elastic. Try DevaCurl DevaFuser ($50).
Rock beachy, low-maintenance waves.
If you have naturally straight or slightly wavy hair like Gigi Hadid and are opting for a more boho-inspired look, air-dry hair with a styling product that’s going to add volume, body and texture. Try L’Oreal Paris Air Dry It Un-Done Style Cream ($5). Twist ends in a twirling motion using your fingers.
Do a crown braid.
To recreate Dania Ramirez’s sophisticated style, start off by applying a hair balm that’s going to smooth frizz and flyaways, like Kerastase Keratine Thermique ($43) from roots to ends. Take some hair from the crown and divide it into three sections. Then start creating a French braid to go all around your hairline until you get a full circle. Pin hair with bobby pins to keep the braid in place.
Try a high bun.
The best thing about the classic high bun is that it works for all textures including coily curls, like Lupita Nyong’o’s. Keep curls hydrated by applying a ultra-moisturizing leave-in, like DevaCurl B’ Leave-In ($20) to strands from roots to ends. Pull hair up into a high bun. Secure with bobby pins and finish off with a cute accessory.
Switch things up with a high braid.
If you’re looking to impress peeps with Beyonce’s long AF braid, all you need is a long piece of hair extensions that matches your hair color and texture and simply braid it like you would do a normal braid. Use a hair milk to smooth roots and edges, like Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk ($5).
Work a low ponytail.
To recreate Selena Gomez’s AMA’s low ponytail, part blown-out straight hair in the middle. Pull hair into a low ponytail using a clear elastic and then curl ends into loose waves using a wide curling wand, like Bed Head Curlipop 1 ¼ Tourmaline Ceramic Wand ($30).
Rock side waves.
Curl blown-out hair using a curling wand, like Bed Head Curlipops 1” Tourmaline Ceramic Styling Iron ($30) and gently brush through using a paddle brush to create soft, loose waves.
Show off a sleek pony.
Spritz a straight finish and heat protectant like Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Perfector Straightening Mist ($5) to dry hair before flat-ironing. Pull hair into a high ponytail and secure with a clear elastic. Hold the look with L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Strong Hold Hairspray ($15).
