Whether it’s a meal with family, an office party, or gatherings with close friends, the holiday season is loaded with social opportunities. It can feel a bit overwhelming, but most of us will venture out at least once to celebrate. No doubt, you’ll want to look your very best, and our holiday hairstyle guide has you covered. Sleigh that gray…and don’t forget to take lots of elfies!
A Classic Bob
The title says it all. It truly is a classic. The best haircuts for gray hair are the ones that are easier to maintain and style. The classic bob is a great way to show off your naturally grown gray hairs. This low-maintenance hairstyle works with a lot of face shapes and hair types, providing fullness for fine hair and texture to coarse hair. Use a jeweled barrette or hair pin as an accent piece.
High/Half Pony
The high – or half – pony has been popular for decades, and it’s not hard to see why. The hairstyle is dressy without looking pretentious, and the height of the ponytail is extremely flattering. When done correctly, the high/half pony creates the illusion of volume, even if you have thin, stick-straight gray hair. And it gives your face a teensy lift. We can’t think of a better gift! Add a sparkly scrunchy for a unique holiday touch.
A Low, Textured Knot
What happens when you’ve worked all day but need to jazz up your gray strands before heading out to schmooze with the executive team? Go easy on yourself! Brush your hair back into a low ponytail and loop it around the hair tie, securing it into a loose knot with bobby pins. Pull a few pieces out in the front, adding a slight bend with a flat iron so they gently frame your face.
French Twist
You simply can’t talk holiday hair without mentioning the French Twist. This versatile hairstyle can be dressed up or down. Start by sectioning your gray hair at the top, middle, and bottom. Take the middle section and twist it up, securing it with bobby pins to hold hair in place. From there, grab the bottom section, repeat, twisting the hair up and pinning it into the middle section. Finally, grab the top section and pull it over the middle and bottom sections, giving it another twist. Secure with pins and voila! Tres chic!