The holidays are quickly approaching, and while you might have your tree decorated and gift list sorted, you may have overlooked one important thing- you hair. We chatted with international celebrity hair stylist, Maggie Semaan, to find out the best hairstyles this holiday season. Maggie’s picks are trendy, fashionable, and most of all, they’re perfect for you.
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Bubble Braid
Tis’ the season for bubbles- in your hair, obvs. This style consists of “a ponytail followed by a braid that consists of bubble with an elastic between each bubble. It works best for longer hair, and truthfully, the longer the better. You need enough length to create at least three bubbles to ace this style.”
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When hitting up your salon, ask your stylist for a “snatched bubble braid. If you lack the length in locks, hair extensions can help to enhance this look. This is one of the best hairstyles for holiday events, photo shoots, and dinner parties.” We promise that your hair won’t go unnoticed.
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90s Glam
In the 90s, brown lipstick, thin eyebrows, and big hair were *the* beauty trends. This festive szn, “voluminous hair is back in style, enhanced with bouncy waves, soft curls, and pinned up bangs. This is one of the best hairstyles for those with mid-length hair. It’s not too long and heavy to weigh down the volume. It also suits thick and full hair the best.”
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Get your Cindy Crawford-esque locks set for “date night, special events, and a killer red carpet look. When chatting with your stylist, ask her for big, bouncy curls with lots of volume and movement. The best way to make the volume hold is by using a mousse or volume spray as a primer before blowdrying. Also make use of pinning up the curls and bringing out the rollers.”
Fashion Hair Bun
It’s time to show off your funky side with this “high bun with spiky ends sticking out. For this style, you need enough hair to twist in a bun and leave the ends out. It works for both thin and thick hair.”
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To get the look, ask your stylist for a “snatched high bun with straight ends sticking out of the bun. Leave two strands of bangs out to frame the face. The fashion hair bun looks great with or without bangs. It’s one of the best hairstyles for a fashion event, festive party, or for a wedding guest.”
Half-Up Bun with Twists
If you’re feeling cute, opt for “little hair twists on top of the head followed by a half up hair bun. This versatile style suits both long and short hair and looks fab on straight and curly hair.”
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Calling all lazy gals, this is one of the best hairstyles for you because it needs hair to be a lil’ dirty. You can “create these cool looks when your hair is due to be washed as the hold is better. Don’t worry, your stylist won’t mind your unwashed hair. As her for a half-up bun with a twists design on top of your head. It’s a great look to sport at a family holiday dinner, brunch, or fun n’ flirty event.”
Mermaid Waves with Twisted Space Buns
We’re pretty sure Ariel wished she’d thought up this style. Get a lil’ cosmic when you’re rockin’ “half-up space buns twisted with individual strands of hair to create little twirls followed by mermaid waves on the loose part. You don’t need to have our fav little mermaid’s long locks either. This style works on “any hair length. You just need to have enough length to make the twists and wave out the bottom section of the hair.”
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For those who want to slightly change up this style, ask your stylist for “all-up space buns and no hair down. It’s very cute as well. This look is one of the best hairstyles for girls’ nights out, fashion events, and holiday parties.”
Maggie Semaan is an award-winning international celebrity hair artist based in Dubai. She’s an influencer on Fashion Week in Paris, NYC, and Dubai and is known for transforming the hair of royalty, celebrities, and influencers worldwide. For inquiries, email Maggie at [email protected].