Christmas Party Hairstyles for Medium Hair That Feel Effortlessly Festive
Discover 21 stunning Christmas party hairstyles for medium hair that will make you shine at any holiday event. From chic updos to glamorous curls, get inspired with festive looks perfect for your next Christmas celebration!
The holiday season is the perfect time to experiment with fresh, festive looks, and your hair deserves to be part of the celebration. If you have medium-length hair, you’re in luck, there are endless ways to style it for Christmas parties, from sleek and sophisticated to playful and romantic. For even more festive inspiration, Hair.com’s Christmas hairstyle roundup is worth a scroll before your next event.
Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering with friends or heading to a glamorous holiday soiree, these 21 stunning Christmas party hairstyles for medium hair will help you turn heads and feel your absolute best.
Get ready to sparkle this season with styles that are as special as the occasions you’re celebrating, and PureWow’s guide to this year’s holiday hairstyles has plenty more to browse if you want extra options.
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Messy Curly High Bun
Add a playful twist to your Christmas party look with this effortlessly chic messy curly high bun. Tease the crown for volume, gather curls into a loose top knot, and let a few tendrils frame your face for a romantic vibe. Perfect for dancing the night away while keeping hair off your neck, it’s festive, flirty, and totally on-trend.
Loose Waves with Bow Headband
For a festive twist on classic waves, try loose, tousled curls paired with a velvet or sequined bow headband. The soft waves add romance, while the bow injects playful holiday spirit, perfect for sipping eggnog or dancing under twinkling lights. Easy to create with a curling iron, it’s a timeless look that feels effortlessly chic for any Christmas gathering.
Voluminous Retro Curls
Channel old Hollywood glamour with voluminous retro curls that scream holiday cheer. Start by teasing roots for lift, then curl sections away from your face using a 1-inch iron, gently brush through for softness, and mist with hairspray to hold those bouncy waves all night. Perfect for pairing with a sequined dress or velvet headband.
Side Braided Crown
Channel holiday magic with a side braided crown that blends elegance and whimsy. Start by French braiding along your hairline, then twist the braid into a delicate crown shape, securing with bobby pins, and leave soft tendrils to frame your face for a romantic touch. Perfect for sipping eggnog and mingling under twinkling lights all night long.
Twisted Low Braided Bun
For a chic yet effortless Christmas look, the twisted low braided bun is perfect. Start by twisting sections of hair back before braiding loosely for a soft, romantic vibe, then secure at the nape with a sparkly hairpin or velvet scrunchie to add festive flair. It keeps hair neat during holiday mingling while looking elegant enough for photos.
Half Up Side Braid With Loose Waves
For a romantic Christmas party look, try this half-up side braid with loose waves. Sweep hair to one side, braid the top section loosely, and let soft waves cascade down, effortlessly elegant and perfect for sipping eggnog or dancing under twinkling lights. Add a tiny mistletoe clip for a festive twist.
Romantic Braided Low Bun
Channel soft romance with a braided low bun that’s equal parts elegant and effortless. Start by weaving loose braids along your hairline, then gather all locks into a low ponytail at the nape and twist into a messy bun, securing with bobby pins. Let a few face-framing strands fall for a whimsical touch that balances holiday charm with easy wearability.
Braided Top Knot Half Updo
Add a playful twist to your medium-length locks with this braided top knot half-updo. Start by French braiding sections from your temples, then twist them into a messy bun at the crown, leaving the rest of your hair flowing loose for soft waves or sleek straightness. Either way, it’s festive, flirty, and perfect for dancing under the mistletoe.
Waterfall Braid With Loose Curls
Add some romantic flair to your Christmas party look with this stunning waterfall braid paired with loose curls. The cascading strands mimic falling snow, while soft waves frame your face for a festive yet effortless vibe. Perfect for medium hair, it’s easy to create and stays put all night for sipping eggnog and dancing under the mistletoe.
Sleek Retro Bob With Hair Clip
Channel vintage charm with a sleek retro bob that’s party-perfect for Christmas. Smooth your medium-length locks into a polished, low-maintenance style, then add a glittering hair clip, think pearl accents or festive red rhinestones, to the side for a touch of glamour. It’s elegant, easy to pull off, and pairs beautifully with holiday dresses or cozy sweaters.
Side Ponytail with Ribbon
Add a playful twist to your medium hair with a side ponytail accented by a festive ribbon. Sweep hair to one shoulder, secure with a sparkly bow or velvet ribbon in holiday hues like red or gold, and let a few loose strands frame your face for a soft, romantic vibe, perfect for sipping eggnog and dancing under the mistletoe.
Glamorous Waves With Star Hair Accessories
Channel old Hollywood glamour with soft, cascading waves that frame your face, perfect for twirling under the mistletoe. Add a touch of magic with dainty star-shaped hairpins or a glittering star headband so they catch the party lights and make you shine brighter than the Christmas tree. Easy to style and endlessly festive, this look blends elegance with playful holiday spirit.
Textured Bob With Festive Tinsel Accents
Elevate your Christmas party look with this playful textured bob. Add subtle waves for volume, then weave in shimmering tinsel strands in gold or silver, perfect for catching the holiday lights. Keep it casual yet festive by leaving face-framing pieces loose, or tuck one side behind your ear for a chic twist and full holiday spirit.
Voluminous Half Updo
Add instant glamour to your medium-length locks with a voluminous half updo, perfect for twinkling lights and mistletoe moments. Tease the crown for lift, twist back sections with a sparkly clip, and let soft waves cascade down. Effortlessly chic, it balances elegance and playfulness, ensuring you shine at every holiday gathering.
Soft Side-Swept Hollywood Waves
Channel old Hollywood glamour with soft side-swept waves, perfect for adding red-carpet vibes to your Christmas party look. Start by curling sections away from your face, then gently brush through for that effortless, bouncy finish. Pin one side back with a sparkling hairpin or leave it loose for romantic movement.
Elegant Messy Low Bun
Embrace the perfect blend of polished and playful with an elegant messy low bun, ideal for Christmas parties. Start by teasing roots for volume, then gather hair into a loose low ponytail, letting a few face-framing strands fall. Twist and wrap the ponytail into a soft bun, securing with bobby pins, and gently tug at the edges for that effortless charm.
Twisted Low Bun With Soft Waves
Elevate your Christmas party look with this elegant twisted low bun paired with soft waves. Start by creating loose, romantic waves with a curling iron, then gather hair at the nape and twist into a relaxed bun, leaving a few face-framing strands for softness. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any holiday outfit.
High Ponytail With Velvet Bow
Elevate your medium hair with a sleek high ponytail accented by a lush velvet bow this Christmas. The smooth, polished base keeps the look modern, while the bow adds a touch of retro glamour, perfect for sipping eggnog or hitting the dance floor. Tame flyaways with a mist of hairspray and let the rich velvet texture shine under party lights.
Half-Up Braid With Ribbon
Elevate your medium-length locks with a playful half-up braid woven with a festive ribbon, perfect for adding a touch of holiday magic to your Christmas party look. Start by gathering the top section of hair, braiding it loosely, and threading a glossy red or gold ribbon through the plait for a whimsical, eye-catching finish.
Crown Braid With Holiday Hairpins
For a fairy-tale Christmas look, sweep your medium-length hair into a soft crown braid that wraps elegantly around your head. Add sparkle with holiday hairpins, think mini pinecones, tiny red berries, or glittering snowflake designs, tucked along the braid’s edges. Perfect for parties, this style keeps hair neat yet festive.
Messy Top Knot with Face Framing Pieces
Effortlessly chic and perfect for holiday cheer, this messy top knot balances polished and playful. Tease the crown for volume, twist into a loose bun, and leave wispy face-framing pieces to soften the look. Add a sparkly hairpin or velvet scrunchie for festive flair, ideal for mingling, mistletoe, and all your Christmas party moments.
Final Thoughts
Medium-length hair gives you so much to work with when the holidays roll around, from romantic braids to voluminous curls to a sleek, polished ponytail. Save your favorites, gather your festive accessories, and get ready to turn heads at every party on your calendar this season. For even more ideas, this roundup of 22 holiday party hairstyles covers plenty of hair types and lengths. And since so many of these looks rely on a curling iron or hot tool, the AAD’s tips for styling hair without damage are worth a read so your hair stays healthy well past the holiday season.
