Hey girls! Can you believe the holiday season is coming? Have you started your Christmas plans,recipes, outfits, or hair schedule yet? Or maybe you are a mom or businesswoman like me, juggling a million things—finding time and money for long salon appointment nearly impossible at the end of the year.Are there any easy and affordable ways to get fabulous holiday-ready look on your own?, I’ve got you covered! At CurlsQueen, we’ve prepared 8 simple, celebrity-inspired styles for short hair that you can effortlessly achieve them in just 1 hour by using our natural clip in hair extensions and braiding human hair.
These styles are perfect for all of your New Year and holiday occasions—from annual proms to family dinners and relaxing vacation travels. Once you master them, you can also share them with your friends and family as well! Let’s get ready to celebrate the holidays in style!
Messy Updo with Face-Framing Curls
This romantic messy updo style with soft, face-framing curls inspired by Rihanna. It is a timeless hairstyle as we’ve seen it everywhere,from high-profile events like movie premieres to everyday occasions.
You can achieve this hairstyle effortlessly with clip in hair extensions for your short hair cuts. The style is perfect for formal events or date nights, providing an effortlessly chic and elegant look.
Steps to Create This Style with Natural Clip In Hair Extensions:
- Prep Your Hair and Extensions: Ensure both your natural hair and clip-in extensions are clean, detangled, and ready to style.
- Secure Your Natural Hair: Braid or tie your natural hair neatly, avoiding a loose or bulky base to ensure the style stays in place for long hours as desired.
- Apply the Clip-In hair: Attach natural straight or wavy clip-in extensions, focusing on the back and crown areas to add volume and texture.
- Style the Updo: Gather your hair into a loose, low bun, securing it with pins and a hair tie. Pull out a few strands around your face to achieve a soft, effortless look.
- Add Finishing Touches: Use a curling wand to define the loose strands and create soft waves, enhancing the style with a polished yet natural finish if needed.
Curly Updo
This curly updo hair is also an easygoing style for girls and women of all ages around the world.
You can easily achieve this style using the same method as the first one, but simply position the ponytail higher. Additionally, choose the water kinky curly ash brown clip in hair if you want to copy her look completely.
Half-up,Half-down Ponytail
The half-up, half-down style has a unique charm that instantly attracts girls. It pairs perfectly with almost any outfit while giving off an energetic and youthful vibe. No matter what your natural hair texture is, you can easily match it with clip-in hair extensions to achieve the look and balance your desire style,whether it’s a sleek kinky straight, soft romantic waves, or bold, fabulous curls.
To create this style, simply install your clip-ins as previous 2 styles shows or wrap your braiding human hair extensions or clip-ins around your short ponytail. Secure it with a hair tie, and you’re all set! It’s quick, easy, and effortlessly stylish.
90’S High Ponytail
The 90’s high ponytail is a fashion code that defines a specific era but continues to be a trending style among today’s fashion-forward girls. It’s a perfect choice if you want to look elegant while adding a bit of bold flair. Celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, Rihanna, and Zendaya have all embraced the 90’s high ponytail, proving that this classic style still makes a statement.
When recreating this look with clip in hair or braided human hair, focus on leaving thick bangs on one side, and use styling gel to sleek them down for a flawless finish that keeps your bangs looking effortlessly smooth.
Honey Blonde Braid Ponytail
When Zendaya debuted this hairstyle in May, it instantly became a sensation, with magazines showcasing her look everywhere. It was a striking reminder for us that "less is more" and that simplicity can be stunningly beautiful.
To rock this hairstyle, the key is to choose natural, face-flattering shades of hair extensions that enhance the elegance of this clean, effortless style. While braiding, evenly incorporate human braiding hair and maintain consistent tension to ensure the braids look sleek and flawless. Pair it with a monochrome, light-colored outfit and add a chic hair bow or subtle accessories to complete the look.
Straight Back Cornrow Braids
This straight back cornrow braid look has been a signature hairstyle for Zendaya, showcasing her timeless elegance and bold sense of style. Known for embracing versatile and empowering hairstyles, Zendaya made this look iconic, inspiring countless fans to recreate it.
Look for cornrow braid tutorial:How To Braid Short Hair? 9 Easy Cornrow Braids For Beginners
Voluminous Wavy hair
Long all-down hairstyles never go out of style, offering a timeless classic charm. Opting for ombre or highlighted colors is the perfect way to elevate your look for the upcoming holiday season. CurlsQueen professionally provides human hair extensions for years and allow custom hair extensions in a variety of shades, all made from 100% virgin hair to ensure long-lasting quality and a flawless finish.
Boho Twist Braids
This braid style worn by Halle Bailey, features long, waist-length boho twist braids with curly strands that add a soft, romantic touch. It's perfect for a chic, low-maintenance style that blends elegance with natural texture. The curls create movement, making it a versatile choice for casual outings or special events.
Steps to Create This Style with Natural Clip-In Hair:
- Prep Your Hair: Start with clean, detangled hair and section it into small parts where the braids will be placed.
- Attach Braiding Human Hair Extensions: Adding a small strand of braiding hair,mix thme with your natural hair even and start with three to 5 braids
- Braid and Curl: Keep twisting and leave some loose strands out to create the soft Boho curls
- Apply styling mousse for definition.
(*If you are unsure about which texture to choose for blending, feel free to email our CSR ([email protected]) with photos of your natural hair. We will provide you with our recommendations:))