Before you choose
How to choose from these holiday hairstyles for long hair
Start with the feature that matters most to you, then use the photographs to compare the remaining details. Treat color, lighting, and a fresh salon finish as separate from the underlying cut or style.
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29+ Holiday Hairstyles for Long Hair
Compare these 29+ holiday hairstyles for long hair by their visible shape, texture, front detail, and wearability. Save the details that fit your hair and routine.
Idea 01
Boho Half Updo with a Double Braided Halo and Waves Down, Waves
At a glance, the balance comes from a defined braided, wavy movement, and the way an open front shapes the front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Boho half updo with a double braided halo and waves down, waves framing the face and caramel balayage that; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For daily wear, for a salon consultation, point out the braided and open front first; treat the balayage and blowout volume as separate choices.
Idea 02
Holiday Half Updo
At a glance, the photo is most useful for comparing the updo edge, an open front, and natural movement.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
Holiday half updo; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the updo as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed natural finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For daily wear, save a second angle of this updo so the crown, side weight, and open front are not left to interpretation.
Idea 03
Half Updo with a Fishtail Braided Halo and Waves Down
The face frame is set by an open front, while the wavy finish keeps the fishtail braid from looking rigid.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Fishtail braid
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a fishtail braided halo and waves down, with a sligth ombre effect for a party; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Compare how the fishtail braid ends when worn with less wavy styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Choose your direction
First decision
Choose the endpoint and overall silhouette before comparing texture or color.
Texture check
Front pieces and fringe change how the cut frames the face and how often it needs reshaping.
Upkeep check
Save more than one angle when the back shape or crown volume matters.
Best reference
Save a clear front view and a second angle when the back shape matters.
Idea 04
Half Updo with a Twisted Braid and Waves Down
Visible wavy separation gives the braided movement without obscuring an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a twisted braid and waves down; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the braided as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: When adapting the look, decide whether the open front, braided perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 05
Boho Half Updo with a Sleek Top, a Twisted Ponytail and Waves Down
This ponytail is defined by a wavy surface, a clear lower edge, and an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Ponytail
- Finish
- Wavy
Boho half updo with a sleek top, a twisted ponytail and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying ponytail; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: When adapting the look, decide whether the open front, ponytail perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 06
Boho Half Updo on Medium Hair
For shape comparison, this fishtail braid is defined by a wavy surface, a clear lower edge, and an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Fishtail braid
- Finish
- Wavy
Boho half updo on medium hair, with a large fishtail braid on one side and waves down; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the fishtail braid as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, decide whether the open front, fishtail braid perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 07
Half Updo with a Twisted Low Ponytail
For shape comparison, the wavy texture softens the ponytail; the main face-framing detail comes from an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Ponytail
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a twisted low ponytail and some volumetric wavy hair with a catchy hairpin; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the ponytail as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For a closer match, ask where the weight should sit in this ponytail and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 08
Half Updo with a Volume on Top, Waves and a Loose Braid
For shape comparison, this view clearly records an open front, the braided perimeter, and the direction of the wavy texture.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a volume on top, waves and a loose braid; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For a closer match, ask where the weight should sit in this braided and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 09
Boho Half Updo with a Double Braided Halo
For shape comparison, here, an open front connects cleanly to the braided, and the wavy finish keeps the shape light.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Boho half updo with a double braided halo and waves down plus a bump requires no accessories as it's gorgeous itself; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For a closer match, ask how this wavy braided will sit at your density and whether the front needs regular reshaping.
Idea 10
Classic Half Updo with a Bump on Top
This view clearly records an open front, the braided perimeter, and the direction of the wavy texture.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Classic half updo with a bump on top and a double braided halo plus some waves down; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, ask where the weight should sit in this braided and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 11
Long Hair Half Updo with a Braided Top, Waves Down
The face frame is set by an open front, while the wavy finish keeps the braided from looking rigid.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Long hair half updo with a braided top, waves down and a pretty pearly hair pin; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Compare how the braided ends when worn with less wavy styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Idea 12
Fast and Minimal Half Updo with a Bump, a Twisted Touch
The face frame is set by an open front, while the wavy finish keeps the updo from looking rigid.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Finish
- Wavy
Fast and minimal half updo with a bump, a twisted touch and straight hair down plus waves around the face; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying updo; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Compare how the updo ends when worn with less wavy styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Idea 13
Long Wavy Half Updo Hairstyle with a Braided Halo
For shape comparison, the clearest visual cues are the braided, wavy texture, and an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Long wavy half updo hairstyle with a braided halo and locks down for a boho feel; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the braided as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, decide whether the open front, braided perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 14
Volumetric Half Updo with Twists, a Loose Braid and Waves Down
For shape comparison, visible wavy separation gives the braided movement without obscuring an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Volumetric half updo with twists, a loose braid and waves down; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, ask where the weight should sit in this braided and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 15
Romantic Half Updo with a Double Braided Halo
For shape comparison, the photograph makes the braided, wavy movement, and an open front easy to compare.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Romantic half updo with a double braided halo and waves plus bangs for parties; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, save a second angle of this braided so the crown, side weight, and open front are not left to interpretation.
Idea 16
Wavy Hairstyle
This view clearly records an open front, the cut perimeter, and the direction of the wavy texture.
- Length
- Long
- Finish
- Wavy
Wavy hairstyle; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, ask where the weight should sit in this cut and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 17
Eye Catchy Half Updo with a Bump on Top and a Double Twisted
The wavy texture softens the updo; the main face-framing detail comes from an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Finish
- Wavy
Eye catchy half updo with a bump on top and a double twisted element, some waves down; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, ask where the weight should sit in this updo and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 18
Long and Volumetric Hair with a Double Twisted Halo, a Chunky Loose
At a glance, the braided remains readable through the wavy texture, and the main front detail comes from an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Long and volumetric hair with a double twisted halo, a chunky loose braid and waves down plus a bump on top; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Decide whether the open front, braided perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 19
Simple and Cool Half Updo with Hair Pulled Off the Face
Here, an open front connects cleanly to the updo, and the natural finish keeps the shape light.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
Simple and cool half updo with hair pulled off the face, with pearl hairpins and hair down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the natural finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying updo; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Compare how the updo ends when worn with less natural styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Idea 20
Unique Half Updo with Two Side Braids
At a glance, this view clearly records an open front, the braided perimeter, and the direction of the wavy texture.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Unique half updo with two side braids and little snowflakes plus waves down; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Ask where the weight should sit in this braided and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 21
Long Wavy Half Updo with a Braided Halo, a Bump
For shape comparison, the braided remains readable through the wavy texture, and the main front detail comes from an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Long wavy half updo with a braided halo, a bump and much texture for holidays; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, compare how the braided ends when worn with less wavy styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Idea 22
Half Updo with a Bump on Top, Some Twists
At a glance, the updo remains readable through the wavy texture, and the main front detail comes from face-framing pieces.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Front
- Face-framing pieces
Half updo with a bump on top, some twists and waves down plus some face-framing locks; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the updo as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Ask how this wavy updo will sit at your density and whether the front needs regular reshaping.
Idea 23
Half Updo with Waves, a Thick Braid and a Twisted Element
At a glance, the photograph makes the braided, wavy movement, and an open front easy to compare.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with waves, a thick braid and a twisted element; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the braided as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For daily wear, for a salon consultation, point out the braided and open front first; treat the natural color and blowout volume as separate choices.
Idea 24
Half Updo with Waves and a Single Side Braid Tucked Into the Twists
For shape comparison, the balance comes from a defined braided, wavy movement, and the way an open front shapes the front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with waves and a single side braid tucked into the twists; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For a salon consultation, point out the braided and open front first; treat the natural color and blowout volume as separate choices.
Idea 25
Half Updo with a Volume on Top, a Braided Halo on Top, Wavy Bangs
The wavy finish gives this braided visible movement, with the front defined by an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a volume on top, a braided halo on top, wavy bangs to frame the face and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, decide whether the open front, braided perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 26
Long Half Updo with Twists on Top and Sides and Waves Down
At a glance, the balance comes from a defined updo, wavy movement, and the way an open front shapes the front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Finish
- Wavy
Long half updo with twists on top and sides and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying updo; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For daily wear, for a salon consultation, point out the updo and open front first; treat the natural color and blowout volume as separate choices.
Idea 27
Half Updo with a Braided Halo and Waves Down
The balance comes from a defined braided, wavy movement, and the way an open front shapes the front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a braided halo and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, ask how this wavy braided will sit at your density and whether the front needs regular reshaping.
Idea 28
Half Updo with Waves and Volume Plus a Black Velvet Bow
At a glance, the wavy finish gives this updo visible movement, with the front defined by an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with waves and volume plus a black velvet bow; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying updo; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Decide whether the open front, updo perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 29
Boho Half Updo with a Dimensional Bump, a Loose Braided Halo
At a glance, this braided is defined by a wavy surface, a clear lower edge, and an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Boho half updo with a dimensional bump, a loose braided halo and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For daily wear, decide whether the open front, braided perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 30
Long Wavy Hair Down with a Large Side Fishtail Braid
At a glance, the face frame is set by an open front, while the wavy finish keeps the fishtail braid from looking rigid.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Fishtail braid
- Finish
- Wavy
Long wavy hair down with a large side fishtail braid; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the fishtail braid as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Decide whether the open front, fishtail braid perimeter, or wavy movement is the feature you want preserved most.
Idea 31
Half Updo with a Wavy Top, a Braided Touch and Waves Down
At a glance, the face frame is set by an open front, while the wavy finish keeps the braided from looking rigid.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Half updo with a wavy top, a braided touch and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying braided; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Ask how this wavy braided will sit at your density and whether the front needs regular reshaping.
Idea 32
Long Half Updo with a Ponytail, Pearls on Top and Wavy Hair Down
For shape comparison, the photograph makes the ponytail, wavy movement, and an open front easy to compare.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Ponytail
- Finish
- Wavy
Long half updo with a ponytail, pearls on top and wavy hair down; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the ponytail as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: At consultation, save a second angle of this ponytail so the crown, side weight, and open front are not left to interpretation.
Idea 33
Messy and Textured Half Updo with a Bump on Top, a Twisted Touch
Visible wavy separation gives the updo movement without obscuring an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Updo
- Finish
- Wavy
Messy and textured half updo with a bump on top, a twisted touch and waves down; look past the styling polish and notice where the cut ends, where the weight sits, and how the layers connect to the front; the wavy finish makes those transitions visible without changing the underlying updo; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: When adapting the look, for a salon consultation, point out the updo and open front first; treat the natural color and blowout volume as separate choices.
Idea 34
Wavy Half Updo with a Thick Fishtail Braid on One Side
Visible wavy separation gives the fishtail braid movement without obscuring an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Fishtail braid
- Finish
- Wavy
Wavy half updo with a thick fishtail braid on one side and twisted hair on the second; this image clearly shows the perimeter, front connection, and surface movement; use the fishtail braid as the cut reference, then decide separately how much of the photographed wavy finish fits your normal routine; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: Before committing, ask where the weight should sit in this fishtail braid and how the open front will grow between appointments.
Idea 35
Creative Christmas Ponytail with Braids
For shape comparison, the wavy finish gives this braided visible movement, with the front defined by an open front.
- Length
- Long
- Style
- Braided
- Finish
- Wavy
Creative Christmas ponytail with braids and floral haiir pins and waves down; the main salon reference is the relationship between the open front and the lower outline; the wavy texture shows how the shape can move, but the cut will look different when worn straighter or with less volume; compare these visible proportions with your natural density, texture, growth pattern, and usual styling routine rather than expecting an identical result.
Wearability note: For a closer match, compare how the braided ends when worn with less wavy styling before committing to the photographed shape.
Start with length and perimeter
Identify where the cut ends and whether the lower edge looks blunt, rounded, graduated, or broken up. Those decisions remain visible even when the hair is styled differently.
Compare layers with your natural texture
Layers behave differently on straight, wavy, curly, fine, and dense hair. Focus on where they begin and how much weight remains at the ends.
Build a clearer salon reference
Combine a front image with a side or back view when possible. Name the exact details you want preserved instead of asking for the entire photograph to be copied.
About the author
Bella Ross
Bella Ross is the hairstyle editor behind Latest Easy Hairstyles. She curates practical haircut, braid, color, and styling ideas with a focus on looks that are easy to browse, realistic to recreate, and useful for everyday hair decisions.