5 Hair Trends to Spice Up Your Holiday Look

The long, sleek and straight hairstyle has become quite a popular look amongst Asian and Western stars as of late. Some of the celebrities who've hopped on the trend, made popular by Cher back in the '70s, include K-pop's Hanni and Haerin from New Jeans, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Thai actress and model Baifern. You can get the look by flat ironing half to one-inch sections of your hair at a time, making sure you've sprayed on some heat protectant before you do so. If all else fails, head on down to your nearest salon for a quick wash and blowout. 

Bob cuts are in and they're here to stay. Many celebrities, Hollywood stars and K-pop idols alike, have all undergone the chop, debuting their short locks for many to emulate. Like the copper hair trend that took the beauty scene by storm last year, bobs have taken on the mantle as this year's hottest hairstyle. So if you're in for a big change, we suggest making an appointment with your trusty hairstylist to debut a look that's sure to turn heads at your next Christmas party.

The slicked-back updo will forever remain our classic go-to hairstyle for the holidays. The best part about it? You can enjoy a hearty Christmas meal with family and friends or dance at a party with your girlfriends without the fear of hair getting in your face. This style is also versatile because it's doable for all hair types, be it fine, short, curly or natural. All you'll need to achieve the look is an updo bristle brush, water, and styling gel or hairspray to hold it all together – depending on what you prefer. If you have stubborn flyaways, make sure to put another layer of gel over your work to ensure your strands stay in place.

Although tying pretty bows in your hair is anything but new, it remains a fan-favourite amongst K-pop idols like Twice's Sana and Tzuyu, and Blackpink's Rosé and Jennie, who favour the look over others as their preferred performance hairstyle. There are many ways to style a bow; you could do a high ponytail and tie a thicker bow around your rubber band like Tzuyu, leave it casual like Rosé with your hair down, or even tie it around some braids like Sana and Jennie. A perfect fit for the 'coquette' aesthetic, if that's what you're going for.

Show off your favourite hair clips this holiday season. If you prefer the more effortless look like stars Minha Kim, Blackpink's Lisa, Megan Fox and Rachel Zegler, then it's time to get decorating. This December, we look to French luxury hair accessory brand Mauliébris to elevate our hairstyles with their array of modern and structural hair ornaments. With the launch of their Fall/Winter 2023 collection just in time for the festive season, the brand's stylish and durable clips and claw clips lined with curves, twists, knots, hand-layered crystals and gold-ringed eyelets are sure to accentuate any holiday ensemble.