16 Lovely Christmas Half Up Hairstyles for Every Party

BySienna Blake

Half-up hairstyles are the holiday sweet spot: polished enough for a party, relaxed enough to wear all day. These christmas half up hairstyles keep hair off your face while showing off your length and waves.

Below you will find 16 ideas ranging from simple ribbon ties to sculpted bows made from your own hair.

Twisted Crown Elegance

Twisted half-up hairstyle on ash-blonde wavy hair photographed from behind
Image credit: @josephianson

This polished twist takes five minutes. Take two sections from the front, twist each one back toward the crown, and pin them where they meet.

Sheer Ribbon Bow

Half-up wavy hair secured with a large sheer cream ribbon bow
Image credit: @taffytsemakeup

  • Gather the top half of your hair at the crown and secure it with a clear elastic.
  • Wrap a wide sheer ribbon around the elastic and tie it into a full bow.

Velvet Bow Drama

Dark wavy half ponytail tied with a black velvet bow with a rhinestone center
Image credit: @hairdobyshan

  1. Smooth the top section back into a half ponytail and secure it firmly.
  2. Place a black velvet bow over the elastic and pin it in place.

Textured Halo Braid

Textured twisted braid across the crown in a half-up wavy style
Image credit: @beautybyevelinag

DO: weave the braid across the crown and pin it at the back. DON’T: pull the braid too tight.

Pearl Vine Shine

Half-up wavy hair adorned with a crystal and pearl hair vine and tinsel strands
Image credit: @hairxnails_by.ava

A crystal and pearl hair vine turns a simple twisted half-up into something straight out of a winter fairytale.

Quick Tip: add two or three fine tinsel strands at the crown for a subtle sparkle.

Glittery Curl Bow

Voluminous brown curls in a half-updo finished with a glittery bow
Image credit: @hair_bymubina

Before: plain voluminous curls with the top section hanging loose. After: the crown swept into a half-updo with a glittery bow.

Bubble Braid Cascade

Twisted crown sections flowing into a bubble braid down the back
Image credit: @beautybarbymar_

Twist two sections from the temples and join them at the crown, then continue the gathered hair into a bubble braid.

Hair Bow Art

Top section of hair sculpted into a large bow at the crown with flowing curls
Image credit: @vivid_salonspa

  • Split the top section into two loops and pin them into a bow shape at the crown.
  • Curl the remaining hair down the back for contrast with the sleek bow.

Red Ribbon Charm

Half-up blonde braid finished with a small red velvet ribbon bow
Image credit: @the_braid_bar

  1. Braid the top section loosely and secure the end with a clear elastic.
  2. Tie a small red velvet ribbon into a bow right over the elastic.

Sleek Party Shine

Sleek half-up style with a smooth top section and soft waves below
Image credit: @hannahk_hairandmakeup

DO: smooth the top section with a fine tooth comb and a touch of serum. DON’T: skip the soft waves underneath.

Wrapped Party Twist

Half-up hairstyle with smooth wrapped sections at the crown and long wavy hair below
Image credit: @bloheartsyou

Smooth wrapped sections pulled back at the crown give this half-up a salon finished look without any accessories.

Soft Bow Waves

Blonde half-up half-down style with a small bow and soft waves
Image credit: @beautybybeccafelton

Before: soft waves worn completely down. After: the top half swept back with a dainty bow.

Golden Pearl Vine

Half-updo decorated with a gold pearl hair vine and sheer organza ribbon bow
Image credit: @unnati_beauty_studio960

A gold toned hair vine dotted with pearls brings warm candlelight energy to a half-updo.

Accent Braid Mix

Multiple thin braids gathered at the back with a decorative metal clip
Image credit: @sp_hair_styles

  • Take several thin sections from the crown and sides and braid them separately.
  • Secure them with a decorative clip or metal cuff.

Woven Bow Detail

Small decorative bow made from woven hair at the crown of a half-up style
Image credit: @celestialstrands.gtx

  1. Form two small loops from the top section of hair and pin them into a bow.
  2. Wrap a thin strand around the center to hide the pins.

Embroidered Bow Pop

Half-up half-down wavy hair with a large embroidered fabric bow at the crown
Image credit: @dolledupbyvall

DO: choose a statement fabric bow with embroidery. DON’T: add competing jewelry style clips nearby.

Conclusion

Whichever of these christmas half up hairstyles you pick, the formula stays the same: secure the crown, let the lengths flow, and add one festive detail.

For more inspiration, explore these related guides: christmas ponytail hairstyles and christmas hairstyles for short hair.

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