Key Takeaways

• Find easy holiday hairstyles for Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and every festive event in between.
• Prep with OLAPLEX treatments and bond-building essentials to help create smooth, healthy-looking hair before heat styling, curls, updos, braids, and buns.
• Choose a holiday hairstyle based on your hair type, from soft waves and defined curls to sleek buns and polished updos.
• Finish and help hold your holiday look in place with the right OLAPLEX styling essentials, including the new Shape Set spray.
• Complete your holiday hair routine with OLAPLEX holiday bundles, including the Iconic Stylers Set and Key To Shine Set.

Holiday Hairstyles Made Easy

The holidays are busy enough without having to overthink what kind of hairstyle you’re going to do. Whether you’re getting ready for a Christmas party, a holiday gathering, or New Year’s Eve, the right hairstyle can instantly elevate your look.

From soft glam waves and bouncy curls to sleek buns, braids, and polished updos, there are plenty of easy holiday hairstyles that look festive without requiring a complicated routine. With a few OLAPLEX® essentials and the right styling technique, you can create a party-ready look that feels chic, effortless, and made for celebrating.

Step 1: Prep with Strength

Healthy-looking hair is the foundation of any great style. Start with OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment, an at-home treatment that repairs hair in just 3 minutes, immediately reviving all 5 key signs of hair health, including strength, smoothness, softness, shine, and shape.

After rinsing, cleanse with Nº.4 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening Shampoo, and finish with Nº.5 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening Conditioner. This duo delivers hydration, shine, and manageability, helping create a smooth foundation before styling.

Step 2: Choose Your Holiday Hairstyle

Once your hair is clean, conditioned, and ready to style, it’s time to choose your holiday look. Whether you’re searching for Christmas hairstyles, New Year’s Eve hairstyles, or holiday party hairstyles, start with a style that works with your natural texture and the occasion.

Classic Glam Waves

Soft, glamorous waves are a timeless choice for holiday parties. Apply Nº.6 Bond Smoother® and blow-dry your hair until fully dry. Section your hair into one-inch pieces and, using a curling iron or wand, wrap each section away from your face. Leave the ends slightly undone for a modern, red-carpet-inspired finish.

Once the curls are set, allow them to cool before gently brushing them out to create soft, uniform waves.

Defined Curls

For curly or textured hair, embrace your natural pattern for a holiday look that feels effortless and polished. Use Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel to define and enhance your curls while creating flexible hold without crunch.

For extra volume, concentrate product at the roots and use your preferred drying technique to lift and define your natural texture. This is an easy option for Christmas party hairstyles when you want your curls to be the star of the look.

Sleek Buns & Holiday Updos

A sleek bun or polished updo is an easy way to make your holiday outfit feel instantly more elevated. Start by smoothing your hair into a clean ponytail, then twist or wrap the hair into a bun and secure it in place.

For a more festive take, try a low bun with a center part, a high sleek bun, or a polished updo with a few face-framing pieces. These Christmas updo hairstyles and holiday party updo looks work especially well when you want an elegant style that keeps hair away from your face.

Braids & Braided Updos

Braids can turn a simple hairstyle into a holiday-ready look. Try a classic three-strand braid, a braided ponytail, or incorporate a braid into a bun or updo.

For an easy Christmas hairstyle, create a loose braid and gently pull apart the sections for a softer, more relaxed finish. For a holiday party, wrap a braid around a low bun for an elevated take on a classic style.

For Finer Hair

If you have finer hair, add lift and body before creating your style with Volumizing Blow Dry Mist. It provides weightless body and heat protection, making it a useful prep step for waves, curls, buns, and updos.

Step 3: Lock in the Look

The finishing touches make all the difference when you’re getting ready for a holiday party. Once your hairstyle is complete, use the new OLAPLEX Shape Set spray as the final styling step to help hold your look in place.

For best results, style your hair first and then apply Shape Set spray according to the product directions, concentrating on areas where you want additional hold. Whether you’ve created waves, curls, a braid, or a holiday party updo, finishing with the right hold product helps your style stay looking polished throughout the celebration.

For additional shine and smoothing, apply a small amount of OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™. This lightweight oil helps add shine and can be used to smooth the finished look.

You can also use a small amount of Nº.6 Bond Smoother® to tame flyaways and add a sleek, polished finish.

Easy Holiday Hairstyles for Every Celebration

The best holiday hairstyle is one that makes you feel confident and works with your plans. For Christmas, try soft waves, defined curls, a braided style, or a classic Christmas party updo. For New Year’s Eve, take things up a notch with glossy glam waves, a sleek bun, or a polished updo.

If you’re heading to multiple celebrations, don’t be afraid to switch it up. A simple wave can become a half-up style the next day, while a sleek ponytail can easily be transformed into a bun or braided updo.

Holiday Hair Made Simple with OLAPLEX

You don’t need dozens of products to create a party-ready hairstyle. Build your routine around a few essentials that prep, style, smooth, and finish your look.

• Repair: Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
• Wash & Condition: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening + Shampoo Nº.5 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening Conditioner
• Style: Nº.6 Bond Smoother® + Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel, depending on your hair type and desired style
• Finish: Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ + Shape Set Hair Spray

Shop OLAPLEX Holiday Hair Bundles

If you’re looking to simplify your holiday hair routine or give the gift of great styling, OLAPLEX holiday bundles make it easy to get several essentials together. Two options to consider are the Iconic Stylers Set and The Key To Shine Set.

Iconic Stylers Set

The Iconic Stylers Set pairs Nº.6 Bond Smoother® and Nº.7 Bonding Oil™—two styling essentials designed to help create smoother, shinier-looking hair. It’s a great value for anyone who wants a simple styling duo for holiday waves, sleek styles, and polished finishes.

The Key To Shine Set

For someone who loves shine on the go, The Key To Shine Set includes a trio of mini Nº.7 Bonding Oils™ plus a limited-edition keychain. It’s an easy gift option for anyone who wants to keep their hair looking glossy wherever the holiday season takes them.

Your Holiday Style Starts Here

Whether you’re looking for easy Christmas hairstyles, Christmas party hairstyles, New Year’s Eve hairstyles, or a polished holiday party updo, OLAPLEX essentials can help you prep, style, and finish your look. Start with healthy-looking hair, choose a style that works for your texture, and finish with the right products to help your look last through the celebration.

Ready to create your holiday look? Shop OLAPLEX holiday sets and value sets for styling essentials and giftable haircare bundles.