18 Gorgeous Christmas Hairstyles for Long Hair

BySienna Blake

Long hair gives you the most styling freedom of the season. These christmas hairstyles for long hair range from soft, touchable waves to polished updos, so there is a match for every plan on your calendar.

Every idea below pairs a real photo with practical styling notes, so you can recreate the look yourself or hand the photo straight to your stylist.

Cascading Velvet Waves

Back view of long blonde hair styled in voluminous waves with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
Image credit: @hannahandersen.hair

Nothing reads festive quite like long, flowing waves with a soft sheen. Curl one inch sections away from your face with a large barrel iron, then brush through gently.

Twisted Holiday Half Up

Back view of long highlighted brown hair in a half-up twisted style with soft waves.
Image credit: @nelldidmyhair

  • Take two two inch sections from above each ear and twist them back toward the crown.
  • Curl the remaining length loosely so the whole style looks intentional.

Burgundy Braided Updo

Side view of burgundy-red hair swept into an updo that flows into a thick fishtail braid.
Image credit: @hairandinkbyhails

A rich burgundy shade feels made for December. Sweep the crown smooth, gather everything to one side, and work the length into a loose fishtail braid.

Velvet Bow Half Up

Back view of long wavy brown hair in a half-up style decorated with gold bow clips and a large green velvet bow.
Image credit: @headmastersuk

Quick Tip: match your bow to your outfit’s accent color. Emerald, burgundy, and classic red velvet all read instantly festive.

Romantic Dark Curls

Portrait of a woman with long dark curly hair falling over her shoulders.
Image credit: @stellinaro

  1. Start with a heat protectant on fully dry hair.
  2. Wrap one inch sections around a medium barrel, alternating the curl direction.
  3. Let every curl cool completely before touching it.

Classic Fishtail Braid

Back view of long brown hair styled into a fishtail braid running down the center of the back.
Image credit: @mm.hairx

DO: pancake the braid by gently tugging each stitch outward. DON’T: start braiding on freshly washed slippery hair.

Sleek Braided Ponytail

Editorial portrait of a woman with sleek black hair pulled into a high ponytail braided into a thick plait.
Image credit: @naeemahlafond

For a modern party look, smooth everything into a high ponytail first, then braid the tail into a single thick plait.

Braided Holiday Bun

Close side view of light brown hair braided and wrapped into a low bun at the nape.
Image credit: @styledbyfaithofficial

  • Part hair to the side and create a loose Dutch braid from the hairline toward the nape.
  • Gather the braid and remaining hair into a low ponytail, then twist into a soft bun.

Ribbon Woven Braids

Close rear view of two blonde braids woven with pink ribbon and decorative beads.
Image credit: @litlsheep

  1. Cut two ribbons about twice the length of your hair and tie each one at the base of a pigtail section.
  2. Weave the ribbon in as a third strand while you braid down each side.

Polished High Bun

Side profile of dark hair smoothed into a polished high bun with a soft face-framing tendril.
Image credit: @lacyredway

Quick Tip: wrapping your own braid around the base looks more modern and holds better for very long hair.

Pearl Pinned Chignon

Back view of a blonde low chignon decorated with gold and pearl hairpins.
Image credit: @hairstylebyshadi

DO: scatter pearl pins in odd numbers, like three or five. DON’T: push pins straight in.

Double Dutch Braids

Side view of long brown hair styled in a double Dutch braid against green foliage.
Image credit: @hairbybritanyb

Two Dutch braids are sporty by day and surprisingly chic by night. For parties, weave a thin metallic thread or ribbon into each braid.

Silky Dark Lengths

Side and back view of very long black hair worn straight with soft waves and high shine.
Image credit: @dea.hairbydea

Before: frizzy ends and a dull mid shaft. After: glass like shine from roots to ends.

Hollywood Glam Waves

Portrait of a woman with long voluminous wavy brown hair styled with glamour waves.
Image credit: @rola_yammout_official

  • Set all curls in the same direction for that classic sculpted wave pattern.
  • Lock it in with a strong hold spray, since glam waves need to last the night.

Copper Holiday Waves

Back view of long copper-red hair styled in voluminous waves in a salon with holiday decor.
Image credit: @ophairextension

Copper and warm auburn tones glow under holiday lighting, so play them up with big, bouncy waves.

Braided Crown Twist

Back view of long dark curly hair with twisted sections pinned into a half-up crown.
Image credit: @hairby.urooj

  1. Create a deep side part and take a three inch section from the heavier side.
  2. Twist the section back along the hairline and pin at the crown.

Sculpted Twisted Updo

Side profile of copper-toned hair swept into a voluminous twisted updo.
Image credit: @jennlagron

Quick Tip: work with day old hair and a little dry shampoo at the roots for twisted updos.

Gilded Fishtail Braid

Back view of long black hair in a sleek fishtail braid with a small gold hair accessory at the crown.
Image credit: @by.rana_beauty

DO: place one small gold clip near the crown. DON’T: over accessorize.

Conclusion

Long hair is a gift during party season. The best christmas hairstyles for long hair are the ones you will actually wear.

For more inspiration, explore these related guides: christmas braid hairstyles and christmas ponytail hairstyles

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