The Coolest Hair Trends This Festive Season
The holiday season is the perfect excuse to elevate your hair game, and this year’s trends deliver. High-shine finishes, romantic waves, and statement clips top our list for festive styling. Whether it’s an elegant soirée, an intimate dinner with friends, or simply adding something to your everyday look, we take a look at our favourites for 2024.
Bows Galore
As you will no doubt already know, bows are big this year, and Christmas is absolutely not the time to shy away from that. Adding a whimsical touch to any look, whether that’s a soft, floppy bow tied around a sleek pony or a structured bow adorning loose waves, this trend is all about romantic charm. Take inspiration from Hailey Bieber’s chic micro bows nestled into her bob, or go bold with an oversized bow for longer locks. For the complete look, match your ribbon to your outfit, or make a statement with a pop of contrasting color. Who says bows are just for gifts?
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The Slick-Back
The slick-back is the epitome of sleek glam, offering a flawless base for festive dressing. Glossy, glamorous, and effortlessly cool, this style creates the perfect canvas for adding barrettes, bows, or clips for a holiday twist, or embrace its minimalist edge by letting the glossy finish speak for itself.
Barrettes & Clips
This year, classic barrettes made a comeback, offering a charming alternative to bows and headbands. Perfect for pinning back one side of soft waves or securing a sleek half-up style, barrettes add an effortlessly chic element to your look and work with both long and short, curly or straight, hair. Don’t shy away from stacking multiple barrettes, the more the merrier!
Soft Waves
Soft waves are a classic for any event, and holiday do’s are no different! This timeless style works for both formal celebrations and laid-back gatherings. Achieve the look with a large-barrel curling iron, or by twisting your hair into loose buns while it’s still damp. The goal is to create movement and texture that feels natural and polished, not overly styled. For extra holiday glam, pair your waves with a glittering barrette or a sleek headband.
Fluffy Fringe
For the fringed girlies, the fluffy fringe trend is a nod to retro-inspired glamour and will add a touch of volume and softness, perfect for a festive look. Use a round brush and a blow dryer to add a gentle curve, or spritz on some texturizing spray for a tousled, lived-in vibe. Bouncy, fluffy fringes go so well with a chic updo or soft waves, giving that much needed holiday glam.
The Sleek Pony
Effortlessly polished and endlessly adaptable, the sleek ponytail transitions seamlessly from casual festive dinners with friends to end-of-year work parties. Whether worn high or low, it’s a refined style that pairs beautifully with velvet ribbons, headbands, or transformed into a bubble pony.
Chic Headbands
Headbands are one of the most elegant hair accessories of 2024. Think sleek satin bands, embellished designs, or even padded velvet styles for an added dose of glamour. A headband can instantly elevate any hairstyle, whether it’s a slicked-back bun or loose, flowing waves. For the festive season, look for options with subtle sparkle or luxe textures to complement your party wardrobe.
From soft waves to fun clips, these trends are here to elevate your holiday style and add a touch of glam to any look. And, if you have a big event on your calendar, we would love to take care of your look with a chic updo or a flawless blow wave. Book your styling appointment at Peach Stories!