By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
This Christmas party season, elevate your outfit with an elegant hairstyle to match. Whether you deck your hair with festive accessories, experiment with a modern up-do, braids or buns we have inspiration for all with long locks to style.
Screengrab for your stylist, or DIY try tonight - there's something for all abilities.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.
A low side-parted bun is a fast route to easy elegance. Add statement earrings for extra interest. Photo: Getty
Elevate a minimal ponytail with a fishtail plait secured with bands matching your outfit. Photo: Getty
Separate hair into sections and twist into knots at the back of the head for a contemporary take on a chignon. Photo: Getty
Chignons will never go out of style. Wear yours loose around the ears for an elegant but relaxed look. Photo: Getty
A plait worn at the base of the neck and tied with a ribbon or hair accessory is simple but stylish. Photo: Getty
An embellished hair accessory adds a festive touch to any style. Photo: Getty
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Simply twist hair from the front of the head and fix at the back to copy this pretty half-up, half-down look. Photo: Getty
Ponytails can work for a party too. Follow Margot Robbie's lead and add a French plait to a high, bouncy pony. Photo: Getty
Add volume at the back of the head with a deconstructed chignon and leave some sections of hair loose for a relaxed, romantic style. Photo: Getty
Why have one ballerina bun, when you can have four? We love this twist on a classic look. Photo: Getty
Party season makes a case for the bigger the better, so if you have curly hair go all out with the volume. Photo: Getty
A supersized headband is an easy way to inject some festive colour into your outfit. Photo: Getty
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Another different take on Heidi braids is a loose fishtail plait across the back of the head. Photo: Getty
Add some interest to your signature blow-dry with a sparkly slide, a la Rachel Brosnahan. Photo: Getty
A velvet ribbon worn in a half-up, half-down style feels festive and feminine. Photo: Getty
For a new take on a Heidi braid, incorporate some festive fabric into yours. As Saoirse Ronan demonstrates, it looks gorgeous with glitter make-up. Photo: Getty
Create sculptural interest with a slick, stylised top knot. Photo: Getty
Want to wear your hair down but in an interesting way? Follow Kate Bosworth's lead by turning a few strands of hair into a headband. Photo: Getty
High-shine hair is not only for the runways and red carpets. Follow Zendaya Coleman's lead and go for glossy (not greasy), paired with a glowing complexion. Photo: Getty
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