For some people, holiday parties are a rare opportunity to experiment with new trends and glamorous styles. For others, the season is synonymous with cozy vibes and casual, low-pressure gatherings.
And no matter which camp you’re in, as a color enthusiast, we have no doubt you show up to every holiday event with expressive, eye-catching hair—and this season will be no exception.
Ready to get inspired for 2025 holiday hairstyles? From sleek to tousled, here are five trendy looks to match every winter mood.
Ideas for 2025 Holiday Hairstyles
Posh and Polished: Half-Up, Half-Down
A clean, sleek, high-gloss half-pony perfectly complements outfits with a preppy, girly, or vintage vibe. The key to this pairing? Prioritizing smoothness, shine, and control.
Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with Plush Locks Leave-In Smooth®. This provides the perfect base for silky blowouts and sleek heat styling, infusing moisture and shine from end to end.
As you pull the sides and top of your hair back, use a few dabs of Styling Putty to tame flyaways and enhance control for a polished ‘clean girl aesthetic’ finish. To help the half-down pieces look and feel extra glossy, apply Smooth Drops wherever you need frizz control and a smoother texture.
Cozy Chic: The Statement Headband
Thick, colorful, and textured headbands are back for another season of holiday hair trends! Like last year, we recommend focusing on volume to nail this charming accessory.
Before your next blow-dry session, start by prepping trends with Volume Blow Dry Spray, followed by Lift It® Mousse.
No matter your hair type, Volume Blow Dry Spray weightlessly plumps and expands density, leaving dry hair touchably soft, shiny, and noticeably thicker. It also shields against heat up to 450°F while prolonging the life of your color.
After spritzing from root to end, use your hands to work in a generous amount of Lift It® Mousse wherever you need an extra zap of volume. Without feeling sticky or tacky, this featherweight mousse delivers long-lasting body and lift.
Together, this volumizing duo ensures your hair itself will ‘pop’ behind your statement headband!
Low Effort Whimsy: Braids and Bows
Whether knotted down your neck, positioned at the crown of your head, or tied low behind your ears like pigtails, this year, try ending every braid with simple, playful bows! While large bows at the base of the braid have trended in recent years, in 2025, we’re seeing smaller bows at the tips of braids.
Before starting your braid, be sure to spritz Texture Charge® Defining Finishing Spray at the mid-lengths to ends. This primes the strands for stronger, thicker braids, enhancing separation and definition along the way.
Once braided back, tame any flyaways and slick any loose areas with a thin layer of Smooth Drops. Styling Putty can also help here with extra control and grip!
Playful Glam: Crimped and Glossy
One of our favorite winter hairstyles this year features crimped strands, but think less tousled (like Carrie Bradshaw) and more glossy (like Kardashian mermaid hair!).
For maximum shine and luster, use Smooth Shampoo and Smooth Conditioner regularly leading up to your big event. The day of, treat your hair with Cuticle Closer—this intensive treatment seals and resurfaces your hair, leaving it incredibly smooth and shiny.
After showering and applying Essential-Leave-In, prep your hair for blow drying with Plush Locks Leave-In Smooth®. These handy styling creams set the stage for a silky, soft finish, targeting hydration levels and smoothness, respectively.
Pro-tip: at just two fluid ounces, you can fit Smooth Drops in your purse for on-the-go gloss support.
Sophisticated Yet Casual: Statement Side Parts and Textured Waves
Can you believe the side part is already back in style? It’s especially trendy for shoulder and bob-length hair that can be swept dramatically to one side!
Biorepair® Thicken Blow Dry Spray helps increase fullness and hair density, adding even more volume to your dramatic side sweep. If you plan on blow-drying, use Super Plump® Whipped Mousse as an additional primer, again to enhance shape and fullness. Once blow-dried to perfection, Fiber Blast Texture Crème can help with separation and definition as you shape the perfect side sweep.
If you’re lucky enough to rock natural curls and coils, the side part and side sweep will be a breeze! For enhanced curl formation and retention, apply Tru Curl Enhancing Creme before drying with a diffuser.
From cozy holiday pajama parties to elegant winter date nights, we can’t wait to see your latest colors and styles in action!
How is Colorproof leveling up your holiday hair this year? Let us know with a tag on Instagram and TikTok (@colorproohair) using the hashtag #ColorproofHair. See you there!
Xx,
Colorproof
