Holiday Party Hairstyles 2026: Christmas & New Year’s Eve Looks – HairLook Try-On Guide
- HairLook Team
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Finding the perfect holiday party hairstyle can feel overwhelming - especially with so many trending looks for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. That’s why we created this 2026 Holiday Hairstyles Guide, featuring easy + glam styles you can try instantly using the HairLook virtual try-on app.
Each hairstyle includes before-and-after transformations, so you can see exactly how the look changes from natural hair to holiday-ready style. Whether you have a round, square, oval, or heart face, you’ll learn why each style works - and you can test it on your own face in seconds. Once you find a look you love, show it to your stylist to recreate the style perfectly for your holiday events.
1. Soft Hollywood Waves
Elegant, shiny, and perfect for holiday dinners or Christmas photos.
Before: Hair is flat, dull.
After: Hair transformed into soft, flowing Hollywood waves with smooth, glossy finish and subtle volume at the crown.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Vertical waves slim the cheeks.
Square: Curves soften a strong jawline.
Oval: Enhances natural symmetry.
Heart: Balances a wider forehead with fullness at the ends.
Try the Soft Hollywood Waves in the HairLook app to see how loose or structured waves suit your face shape, then show your stylist to recreate the look perfectly for your holiday events.
2. Elegant Chignon
Classic, sophisticated, and perfect for holiday dinners or New Year’s Eve parties.
Before: Hair is loose, flat, visible roots.
After: Hair is transformed into a polished, low chignon at the nape, with smooth sides and subtle volume at the crown for an elegant finish.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Adds height at the crown to elongate the face.
Square: Smooth curves soften the jawline.
Oval: Universally flattering and balanced.
Heart: Pulls attention downward to reduce forehead width.
Try the Elegant Chignon in the HairLook app to see how middle or side parting works for your face, then show your stylist to recreate the look perfectly.
3. Half-Up Glam Ponytail
Lifted, cute, and instantly festive.
Before: Hair looks flat, with no lift at the crown.
After: Hair is pulled into a high half-up ponytail, creating volume at the crown and polished waves that frame the face.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Adds height and creates a lifted effect.
Square: Softens sharp features.
Oval: Adds volume and movement.
Heart: Balances top-heavy proportions.
Try the Half-Up Glam Ponytail in the HairLook app to see how crown height and curls suit your face shape, then show your stylist to recreate the look perfectly for your holiday events.
4. Lived-In Shag Waves
Before: Hair looks frizzy and dull.
After: Hair transformed into soft, layered shag waves that add length, movement, and a modern, effortless finish.
Trendy, soft, and effortless for holiday photos.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Adds length and movement.
Square: Soft layers break up strong angles.
Oval: Creates dimension.
Heart: Adds balance around the jawline.
Try the Lived-In Shag Waves in the HairLook app to preview different lengths and layers for your face shape, then show your stylist to recreate the perfect holiday-ready look.
5. High-Volume Blowout
Before: Hair is frizzy or lacks volume, with minimal shine or movement.
After: Hair is transformed into a full, voluminous blowout with soft curls at the ends and a glossy, polished finish, adding instant glam for holiday events.
Bouncy, shiny, and perfect for winter glam.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Lifts the face visually.
Square: Softens the jawline.
Oval: Frames the face perfectly.
Heart: Adds volume lower to balance the forehead.
Try the High-Volume Blowout in the HairLook app to preview soft or full-volume styles for your face shape, then show your stylist to recreate the perfect holiday-ready look.
6. French Bob
Chic, stylish, and great for a quick transformation before holiday events.
Before: Hair is frizzy, uneven, or lacks shape, with minimal texture.
After: Hair is transformed into a sleek French bob with bangs, soft waves, or polished finish, framing the face and highlighting facial features beautifully.
Why it works for each face shape:
Round: Longer bob angles sharpen facial lines.
Square: Gentle waves soften a strong jaw.
Oval: Universally flattering shape.
Heart: A side part narrows the forehead.
Try the French Bob with Bangs in the HairLook app to preview the perfect length and texture for your face shape, then show your stylist to recreate the holiday-ready look flawlessly.
Find Your Perfect 2026 Holiday Hairstyle
Inside the HairLook Virtual Try-On app, you can:
Upload your favorite hairstyle or browse from the gallery
See which styles match your round, square, oval, or heart face shape
Compare lengths, textures, and change colors
Try makeup looks on yourself and glasses
Remove unnecessary objects for a clean preview
Save before/after photos to show your stylist
Download HairLook and discover your holiday transformation.
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