Christmas is the perfect excuse to make getting ready extra fun, and dressing up your child’s hair is one of the easiest ways to add some festive sparkle. Take things a step further than Christmas clips and bows with these six cute Christmas hairstyles!
Got a school concert, a Christmas party, or a family get-together coming up? Any one of these styles will complete your child’s festive outfit – and the good news is they’re all manageable, even if you’re not a dab hand at hairstyling.
Watch our video for a taste of the festive hairstyle fun: https://youtu.be/GRIXl_VVwcU
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Festive Christmas Hairstyles
Rudolph Hair Bun
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You’ll need some brown pipe cleaners and a couple of googly eyes for this cute Rudolph hair bun style from Princess Piggies. It’s a simple idea, but it’s really effective sitting at the back of the head.
Hair Bow
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This stylish hair bow style was shared on Pinterest, where you’ll find step-by-step instructions for creating it. You’ll need some hair grips to hold the bow shape in place.
The grown-ups might even like to try this one for themselves!
Christmas Tree Loop Braid
Isn’t this Christmas Tree Loop Braid created by Babes in Hair Land stunning? They’ve used a star ornament to finish the top of the braid, but a fairy clip or any sparkly hair accessory would work just as well.
Reindeer Antler Buns
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How fun is this?! These reindeer antler buns from Pretty Little Braids are adorable, and the space-bun approach works well for younger children or shorter hair too.
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Christmas Tree Braid
For this Christmas Tree Pull Through Braid, Babes in Hair Land uses hair grips with mini coloured pompoms glued on top to decorate the braid – though it looks impressive even without the pompoms.
You’ll find step-by-step written instructions as well as a tutorial video to help you create this fun Christmas hairstyle.
Rudolph with Earmuffs Bun
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Sweet Lil You has some fabulous (and simple) Christmas hairstyle ideas, but we particularly loved this Rudolph with Earmuffs hair bun, guaranteed to get plenty of attention over the festive season!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special hairdressing skills for these Christmas hairstyles?
No – each of these styles is designed to be manageable at home. Some, like the reindeer antler buns, are simple space buns with a festive twist, while others use hair grips and small accessories rather than tricky braiding techniques.
What length of hair works best for these styles?
Most of these styles suit medium to long hair, but a few – like the space bun-style reindeer antlers – can be adapted for shorter hair too.
What extra bits and pieces do I need?
Depending on the style, you might want brown pipe cleaners and googly eyes (for the Rudolph bun), hair grips, and small festive accessories such as a star ornament, fairy clip, or mini pompoms.
Can adults wear these hairstyles too?
Definitely! The hair bow style in particular works just as well for grown-ups who fancy joining in the festive fun.
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