Christmas hairstyles: try them on you first

• Hollywood waves
• Sleek low bun
• Half-up, half-down
• Bouncy blowout
• High ponytail
• Loose curls
• Sleek straight
• Curtain bangs
• Dutch braids
• French bob
• Box braids
• Afro puff

• Slicked-back undercut
• Side part
• Pompadour
• Textured crop
• Classic fade
• Curtains

1. 1

   Upload a selfie

   A clear, front-facing photo with your hair visible, in soft daylight if you can.

2. 2

   Pick a Christmas hairstyle

   Tap a style below, upload a photo of a look you saved, or describe it, such as "low bun with a red velvet bow".

3. 3

   Compare and save

   See the style on your own face in seconds, try another on the same photo, and save the one you want to show your stylist.

Pick the outfit to match

• Short hair

  A glossy side part, finger waves or a bob tucked behind one ear with a jeweled clip. Shine products do most of the work.

• Medium hair

  Half-up styles, a low twisted bun or soft curls. Medium length holds a curl longer than very long hair.

• Long hair

  Hollywood waves, a high ponytail wrapped with a strand of hair, or braids pinned into a crown.

• Curly and coily hair

  Defined curls with a gold cuff, an afro puff with a velvet scrunchie, or box braids in an updo.

• Men's short hair

  A sharp fade or a neat side part, set with a matte paste for daytime or pomade for evening shine.

• Men's longer hair

  Curtains, a slicked-back style or a low man bun keep longer hair tidy for photos.

• Velvet bows

  A black, red or green velvet bow at the back of a half-up style or low ponytail is the easiest Christmas upgrade.

• Pearl and jeweled clips

  Two or three clips on one side of a sleek style catch the light in photos.

• Headbands

  A padded velvet or satin headband adds polish to blowouts and hides second-day roots.

• Gold cuffs and thread

  Wrap braids or locs with gold cuffs, rings or thread for a festive shine.

• Satin scrunchies

  Gentle on hair and festive in deep red or emerald, especially on high ponytails.

• Shine spray

  A light mist before you leave adds gloss that shows up under party lights.

• Preview two or three Christmas hairstyles on your own photo first.
• Check the outfit's neckline: high necks suit updos, open necks suit waves.
• Book salon appointments early; December fills up fast.
• Do a trial run of any new updo the weekend before.
• Wash the day before for styles that need grip, such as buns and braids.
• Pack pins, a small brush and shine spray for touch-ups.

Try a festive hair colorHairstyles for your face shape

• High neckline or roll-neck

  Go up: a sleek bun or high ponytail shows the neckline and keeps hair off the collar.

• Off-the-shoulder or strapless

  Waves or loose curls worn down soften bare shoulders and look glamorous in photos.

• Sequins or a busy print

  Keep the hair simple and polished so it doesn't compete: a sleek straight style or a low bun.

• Velvet

  Velvet looks rich next to glossy hair. A half-up style with a matching velvet bow ties the look together.

• Tuxedo or suit

  A slick back or sharp side part for men; for women, a sleek low ponytail echoes the tailoring.

• Festive knit

  Casual styles fit casual outfits: loose braids, a messy bun or natural texture.

Christmas party outfit ideas

• Bow half-up

  Take the top section back, secure with an elastic and cover it with a velvet bow. Works on straight, wavy and curly hair.

• Sleek low bun

  Smooth hair back with a little gel, tie at the nape and twist into a bun. Add pearl pins for a party.

• Wrapped ponytail

  Tie a high or low ponytail and wrap a strand around the elastic. Finish with shine spray.

• Tucked bob

  Tuck one side of a bob behind the ear and secure it with two jeweled clips.

• Braided headband

  Braid a section from behind one ear over the top of the head and pin it behind the other.

• Polished side part

  For short and men's hair: a sharp side part set with pomade for shine.

• Cherry red

  Bold and seasonal. Preview it first: reds fade quickly and are hard to remove.

• Copper

  Warm and glowing in winter light, especially on warm undertones.

• Glossy black

  Adds shine and contrast for party photos.

• Champagne blonde

  A soft, festive blonde that works with gold accessories.

Preview a hair color

• Box braids updo

  Pin braids into a high bun or crown and wrap with gold cuffs or thread.

• Afro puff with a bow

  A high puff with a velvet scrunchie or bow is festive and quick.

• Bantu knots

  Neat knots look sharp for parties, and unravel into a defined knot-out for Christmas Day.

• Twist-out

  Defined twists with volume; add a headband for a holiday finish.

• Cornrows

  Straight-back or patterned cornrows with beads or gold accents last all week.

• Locs

  Style locs into a half-up top knot and add loc jewelry for shine.

Try box braidsTry an afro puffTry bantu knotsTry locs

• Hollywood waves

  Deep side part, brushed-out waves and shine spray: the classic party look.

• Braided crown

  Two Dutch braids pinned across the top keep long hair off the face all night.

• Bubble ponytail

  Elastics every few inches along a high ponytail, gently puffed out.

Try Hollywood wavesTry Dutch braids

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