15 Sparkly Christmas Hairstyles Full of Glam

BySienna Blake

If you want hair that catches the light at every holiday party, these sparkly christmas hairstyles deliver the glam without the fuss.

There is a look here for every plan on your calendar, from the office party to Christmas morning to New Year’s Eve.

Gem Dusted Updo

Rear view of a blonde curled updo scattered with pink and gold rhinestone hair gems.
Image credit: @luxelengthsbygrace

Scatter rhinestone hair gems through a curled updo for instant holiday glam. Pin the updo loosely first, then place pink and gold gems in mixed sizes.

Golden Tinsel Strands

Back view of long straight ombre brown hair with thin gold tinsel strands woven through.
Image credit: @hairtinselaberdeen

  1. Part your hair down the middle and smooth it straight.
  2. Fold each tinsel strand in half and loop it onto a few hairs near the root.
  3. Distribute six to ten strands evenly so the shimmer reads from every angle.

Gold Tinsel Braid

Back view of a long brown braid with gold metallic tinsel strands woven through the plaits.
Image credit: @soho.la

DO: add the tinsel before you start braiding. DON’T: overload the braid, a dozen strands is plenty.

Glitter Dusted Bun

Mirror selfie of a blonde messy bun with a subtle sprinkle of glitter in the hair.
Image credit: @miss.jen.does.hair

Before: a plain messy bun you have worn a hundred times. After: the same bun with a dusting of cosmetic glitter.

Blue Tinsel Braids

Back view of two brown Dutch braids with bright blue metallic tinsel woven through.
Image credit: @bellasalonct

  • Two Dutch braids keep the style sporty and neat.
  • Blue metallic strands pop against brown hair.
  • It survives dancing, kids and long nights.

Iridescent Glitter Strands

Side view of long dark hair with iridescent silver glitter strands threaded through.
Image credit: @serenastyles_

Quick Tip: layer silver and iridescent strands together instead of one shade for light-catching shimmer.

Jeweled Half Updo

Back view of a black wavy half-updo with subtle glitter particles and a small jeweled hair clip.
Image credit: @studio44one

A half-updo with a jeweled clip is the answer when you want glam but still want to wear your hair down.

Subtle Tinsel Shine

Studio portrait of a woman with long brown hair threaded with thin iridescent tinsel strands.
Image credit: @the_braid_bar

  1. Ask for six to eight strands in a shade close to your hair color.
  2. Place them around your face and through the top layers.

Crystal Strand Updo

Side view of an auburn updo with a strand of large clear crystal jewels running down the back.
Image credit: @purelycelebrations

  • A strand of large clear crystals works like a hair necklace.
  • Pin it along the twist so it follows your hair’s curve.

Rhinestone Hair Gems

Woman with long wavy blonde hair covered in multicolored rhinestones and flower-shaped hair gems.
Image credit: @justicelove.xo

Quick Tip: stick-on hair gems stay put best on day-old hair with a little dry shampoo at the roots.

Bauble Ornament Braid

Back view of long hair with a braid decorated with colorful mini Christmas baubles and a glitter star.
Image credit: @lyndsaystrachan

This is the most festive idea in the list, and the most fun. Braid your hair loosely, then clip mini baubles and a glitter star along the braid.

Silver Glitter Lengths

Back view of long straight silver hair with subtle iridescent glitter strands woven through.
Image credit: @sheardesirehairsalon.shepshed

DO: match the tinsel to silver or white hair. DON’T: use gold tones here.

Fairy Light Waves

Back view of blonde wavy hair with thin gold tinsel strands in front of warm fairy lights.
Image credit: @hairby_nadinecollette

Before: loose waves that disappear in a dim room. After: the same waves threaded with gold tinsel.

Glitter Hair Bow

Back view of a large hair bow updo dusted with fine gold glitter.
Image credit: @alexandralee1016

  • Shape the bow from a half-up section, leaving the ends loose.
  • Mist the bow with glitter spray from arm’s length.

Tinsel Strands for Kids

Young girl with long straight hair threaded with fine silver tinsel strands.
Image credit: @hairtinselaberdeen

Little ones want in on the sparkle too. A few fine tinsel strands clipped into long hair give kids all the shimmer with zero styling fuss.

Conclusion

These 15 sparkly christmas hairstyles prove that a little shimmer goes a long way.

For more inspiration, explore these related guides: festive holiday hairstyles and winter party hairstyles

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