The holidays always have that small spark, the possibility of re-inventing oneself, of entering a room with hair that feels fresh and happy and distinctly you. It could be the warmth of winter events or the carefree air of summer events, but a new haircut can change your whole attitude. In women over 60, these concepts are not about attempting to appear younger, but rather about leaning into confidence, style, and the sort of naughty spirit that never gets old. In this assortment, we have 21 of our favorite holiday hairstyles that are simple, flattering, and about to give you the inspo you need in 2025 and 2026. Whether it is curly hair classics or chic modern twists, they are all meant to make you feel fabulous wherever the season takes you.
1. Playful Double Buns
Something about the double buns is instantly young and cute. They invoke that sense of fun that we all need during the holidays and you find yourself in a holiday mood without even trying. Whether you are going to a family party or simply want to keep your appearance lively even during winter, this style is full of energy and fun.
This appearance is particularly flattering to medium-length hair with a small amount of texture–straight or wavy hair is most suitable. Part in the middle, and twist up each side into a bun; use pins or elastics to hold it in place. Keep some of the face-framing strands loose to create a carefree feel. It is fast, simple and ideal when women are seeking low-maintenance thoughts that do not feel low.
2. Soft Wavy Half-Up Buns
This is the definition of cute-meets-classy. The two mini buns on top and the loose wavy hair make the appearance look both professional and casual. It is the type of hairstyle that makes you appear like you made the effort, when it is actually an easy summer style that you can throw together in a few minutes.
The difference with this cut is that it is versatile. The buns are fun and the loose waves are soft and graceful. It is also effective on medium-haired women who desire motion but do not want to spend the hours trying to do so. Either use a curling wand to bring more waves, or trust natural texture to work its magic–either way, it is a concept that works well with nearly every face shape.
3. Pearl-Embellished Curls
There is nothing like pearls in curly hair that says festive. This appearance transforms your natural curls into an eye-catching accessory, whether you are attending a fancy dinner or a fancy winter party. It is glitzy but not too flashy, and it has enough glitter to make you feel like you are glowing both inside and out.
The beauty of this hairstyle is that it is trendy. This is one of the hottest ideas of the season because pearls are everywhere, both in jewelry and in hair accessories. When you have curly or wavy hair, you can just randomly drop pearl pins or clips through your hair and concentrate on the mid-lengths and ends. The outcome is a style that looks trendy, stylish, and holiday ready.
4. Braided Accent + Gold Accessory
One braid running down one side, trimmed with a golden starpin, is like a thing of a fairytale in the present day. It is a little but effective detail, the type of thing that makes people take a second look and wonder how you managed to take it away. It has a feel of relaxed sophistication, and is ideal when it is hot outside on the patio, or at a party in December when you are all dressed up.
This is an ideal hairstyle for women who desire a low-maintenance yet a standout appearance. The braid itself is fast to make and the accessory does all the hard work. Combine it with wavy hair to move softly, or even with straight hair, which is smooth. The trick here is not to overdo the rest of your appearance to make the braid and accessory shine.
5. Crown Braid and Loose Waves
Something easily royal about a strand of braid across the head. It winds around the face as a fine headband, and has an almost goddess-like effect, particularly when worn with soft waves. This appearance leaves you immediately refined, be it as you enjoy champagne in August or entertain family over the winter holidays.
Emotional reward of this kind is enormous–a confidence-giver. It will be particularly flattering to women with medium hair and long layers as the braid demonstrates both volume and length simultaneously. Combine it with understated makeup and flashy earrings to add an additional dose of glamour. After trying it you will wonder why you did not wear a crown braid many years ago.
6. Sleek Braided Part
This style of hair is contemporary and a bit more punkish: two narrow braids running along your center part, and one thin strand is left to hang free. It is the best way to give a plain style a personality, a balance between softness and form. It makes running errands in June or going to a festive dinner look stylish and cool.
It has a more fashion-forward feel as compared to other types of braids. It does not need much maintenance, just braid, fasten, and leave the rest of your hair in waves or curls. It works best with women who have fine or straight hair and want a new twist to simple everyday styling, but with a little bit of an edge.
7. Braided Front Waves
This hair is both angelic and playful; soft blonde waves with two neatly done braids on either side of the hairline. It is a simple method to add order to dishevelled hair without making the overall appearance old-fashioned and dull. It is casual enough to wear to a June brunch or a family gathering in the winter, and has enough detail to make you feel special.
It also looks especially flattering on women with fine or medium hair as the braids add instant texture at the top. To style, part your hair in the middle, braid small strands on each side and leave the rest of your waves to just fall in place. This low-maintenance concept is simple to reproduce and it works beautifully all day long.
8. Hollywood Side Waves
There are not many glamorous looks as old-fashioned as side-swept waves. This haircut conveys exactly the same sort of confidence you would anticipate of a red-carpet appearance- graceful, smooth, and forever flattering. It has the old Hollywood feel that will never go out of fashion, and it is perfect to wear to a formal event or even a warm winter party.
The disposition thus produced by this style cannot be denied: elegant, exquisite, and somewhat mysterious. Thick and wavy haired women will enjoy the hold of the curls, but even finer textures can be pulled off with the appropriate curling iron and a spray of hairspray. It is an expression that you are about to be in the limelight, not necessarily in your living room but on a grand occasion.
9. Braided Ponytail Twist
It is a loose and carefree ponytail that is braided and can be worn at any time, day or night. The ponytail is given more detail by the braid wrapping into it, and the loose waves at the ends keep it feminine and soft. It is a fashion that exudes confidence without flaunting.
To women, this is a dream. It can be made easily, it needs minimal maintenance and it still appears graceful hours after. The braid holds your hair back and the ponytail is full and bouncy. It is one of those simple summer concepts that you will revisit over and over.
10. Long Glam Curls and Bangs
It is a spectacular hairstyle: long full curls combined with soft bangs covering the face. It is contemporary but familiar, an appearance that makes you feel immediately more glamorous. It is a bold option that is perfect on a night out or even when you simply want to look a little more presentable.
This cut is versatile compared with other cuts. The bangs give it a young touch of softness and the curls make it classy. It is great on medium to thick hair and looks great with bold lipstick or statement earrings. It is the type of style that makes you feel as though you are glowing all around.
11. Defined Tight Curls
These are the ringlets of confidence–tight curls that are full of body and life that light up any room. They have a magnetic quality to them, their movement, and the way they play with the light, and are ideal in winter celebrations or a summer afternoon of carefree enjoyment.
Females who have naturally curly hair will like the way this appearance glorifies texture rather than combating it. It can be easily maintained with the right curl cream and diffuser. This style of hair grows itself, with a brash, self-confident feel that you are celebrating your natural beauty.
12. Thick Golden Curls
Big, bouncy curls such as these are associated with freedom and fun. They are happy, spotlight, and absolutely ideal when you need to attend a festive event and have your hair do the talking. They are extra warm because of the golden coloration and this style can shine in candlelight or in summer sunshine.
The practical bonus? This is a very low maintenance hairstyle. It works best on women whose hair is thick, naturally curly or wavy because the volume is gorgeous. A bit of hairspray will keep the frizz down, and you have a look that is simultaneously effortless and glamorous.
13. Bohemian Festival Feathered Braids
Something magical about a playful and soulful style, these bohemian braids with flowing waves are the embodiment of that style. It has a fairy-tale aura of a summer evening with fairy lights, due to the feathers and threads that are woven into the hair. It’s the type of appearance that speaks volumes of confidence and creativity, and makes you remember that hair could be an accessory as strong as jewelry.
This is a perfect hairstyle that can be adopted by women who have wavy hair or soft curls and would like to add texture to their hair. It is great in the outdoors and at concerts or even a casual evening in August at the beach. To obtain the appearance, braid small parts and use ribbons, beads or feathers to make them personal. The trick is that it combines a natural, unfinished finish with a striking detail so easily, and it all feels natural and deliberate.
14. Huge Waves in Front Twists
The bouncy waves, and front twists are wild, but can immediately transform your day-to-day appearance into a holiday ready look. It has a young bravura, a sort of fearless audacity that is achieved by letting the hair fall naturally and adding only a touch of restraint at the top. It is a wink at retro glamour with a new, contemporary twist.
This style suits all sorts of hair textures such as thick or curly hair and lets you embrace volume without appearing overdone. The distorted front parts create a beautiful frame of the face and can be pinned back to create an easy summer upgrade. This one is more of a bold and carefree option, compared to a classic half up half look, making it the final choice should you want your hairstyle to reflect your lively personality.
15. Glam Braided Side Sweep
It has a quiet grace in this side-swept braid, which presses against the top of the head and falls into gentle cascades of loose hair. It is the type of hair that makes you look immediately dressed up without attracting attention to your natural hair. The appearance exudes subtle glamour, whether you are going out to a formal winter party or a fancy dinner date.
This is a medium length hairstyle and it is especially effective paired with blonde or highlighted hair colors that bring out the dimension of the braid. The actual trick lies in the hairdressing: take a curling tool and make some light waves, and then twist one piece of hair along the side and wrap it behind the ear. The braid is used as an accessory, providing you with a clean and smooth finish that is easy and luxurious.
16. Loose Waves with Braided Crown
There is an irresistible appeal in this gentle braided crown, which rests like a natural headband against the falling waves. It has a whiff of romance and makes you think of storybook heroines: dreamy, graceful, somewhat timeless. You can use this look in any environment regardless of whether you are celebrating a winter evening or a festive summer night.
This is a medium to long hair style that suits almost all types of faces due to the soft framing effect of the braids. It is also so versatile: you can leave the waves smoother, or leave them a little bit messier to create a relaxed summer look. The difference between this appearance and others is the emotional payoff of it, it leaves you feeling immediately radiant as though you are entering the room with your own soft spotlight.
17. Volume Double Side Braids
The two braids around the face add such a carefree coolness to this style. Combined with full and curly hair, it creates that casual, party-ready impression that is both cool and friendly. It is funny and not overdone, so it is the right balance between women who want their holiday hairstyle to be noticed but not to look like they are trying too hard.
This is particularly flattering on women who have long wavy hair, and prefer versatility. The braids may be tucked, loosened or combined with small accessories such as a ribbon or clip to add a bit of flair. The peculiarity of this style is its atmosphere a combination of relaxed coolness and young audacity. It is the type of hair style that tells everyone, I am about to have fun, whether it is June, August, or December.
18. Romantic Twisted Crown with Natural Curls
Something so very soft and feminine about this twisted crown combined with natural curls. It appears fragile yet is strong, nearly like silent confidence that is threaded through its fibers. The twists keep everything down to earth and the curls add energy and motion. It is the ideal blend of free and civilized.
Women with curly hair who want a formal style that is not too stiff should be delighted with this look. The twists emphasize natural texture and leave the face open and fresh. Designed to be maintained low, it needs little touch-up and still appears beautiful as it relaxes during the day. The net result is classic – a style of hair that is right at home on a date as it is on a family outing.
19. Big Winter Curls
Big, bouncy curls are something magical in themselves, and immediately put you in a better mood: like putting on your favorite snug sweater on a cold winter morning. The effect of these cascading ringlets is glamorous and approachable as well as ideal at a party where you need to shine without making too much effort. The face is framed by the volume in an appealing and effortlessly fashionable way. It is the type of hairstyle that makes you feel that you own every room.
It is a style that suits women who have curly hair or those who do not mind using a curling wand. A light mousse is used to set every curl and maintain the frizz at bay, so it is a surprisingly simple hairstyle to maintain. The tradeoff here is that unbelievable body and motion, which is particularly flattering to mature women who want to feel a new, energetic energy in 2025.
20. Coy Half Up Waves
Your hair sometimes wants to play around and this half up half down style is the best way to embody that. The waves evoke a feeling of summer leisure, and the raised sides provide a youthful touch of playfulness that does not take itself too seriously. It is the kind of hairstyle that can take you on a casual picnic in August and then to a party with friends all without making you feel out of place.
The beauty of this cut is that it is versatile. It provides a curly or wavy hair with the ideal platform to display texture without covering the face. To the women who have medium hair or the children who have short hair inspirations, this style will convince them that half up styles are not only for the young but also the young at heart. It is a very versatile and entertaining concept that can be transformed into a formal holiday appearance in just a few seconds with the help of a simple ribbon or bow clip.
21. Smooth Face-Framing Layers
Sleek, shiny and quietly assertive -long lines with dramatic accents are a classic method of making a statement without screaming. The dark and light strands create depth to the hair and a trendy touch, reminiscent of the high-fashion confidence that is prevalent on runways. It is an appearance that implies elegance but yet retains an air of fun, just like the ladies who enjoy to wear a touch of traditional looks with a touch of modernity.
This type fits straight or slightly wavy hair very well, and is easy to maintain as opposed to heavy curls. To add some shine a flat iron pass is used and a small amount of serum keeps everything smooth. These layers smooth the features rather than sharpening them like slick back styles, and provide a more welcoming finish. It is a stylish thought, whether in winter or summer, and one that makes even the most casual jeans or holiday glitter feel a little more put together.
Hair styles are not only about hair as they are about the way you feel when you walk out of the door at the end of the day. The right cut or festive style can provide that little boost, such as putting on heels that help you feel taller or lipstick that helps you smile bigger. You can be leaning into curly hair volume, or playful kids braids, or sleek Kendall Jenner-inspired layers, but the holiday season is your excuse to do something new. Since confidence is always in fashion–and the right hair only makes it shine the more.
