Christmas Hair Accessories Guide: From Subtle Sparkle to Statement Glam

Which Christmas Hair Accessories make you feel more celebratory in seconds?

Hair Accessories are fantastic to have at the ready during the festive season, as they can change your outfit and how you feel in an instant. Even if you're dashing around the shops to pick up some last minute presents, you can feel put-together in seconds with the help of a hair band.

If you're anything like me, you're always slightly on the back-foot over the Christmas period, and so this hair accessory quick-fix can come in handy when Granny suddenly pops over for a glass of celebratory bubbly.

Any hair accessory - whether it's a headband, a hair barrette, hair slides, or a hair claw - has the power to elevate your look in a flash but my personal favourite has to be a jewelled headband, simply for how it makes you feel!

As you can see, a statement headband like this silver headpiece certainly sparkles with Christmas jubilation!

When you put on a jewelled headband, you step out of mundanity and into a slightly more exciting reality. Mincing around in a sparkling mini-crown can make you feel surprisingly celebratory. 

That's why I love Christmas - the ribbons, the baubles, the bubbles and the life-affirming, joyful celebratory spirit of it all. So which other hair accessory could possibly capture the elation of Christmas quite like a statement headband?

I love subtle sparkle - how can I add a hint of Christmas sparkle and still feel like me?

Jewelled headbands are not for everyone - when I talk to customers at my Pop Up Shops, some women love the aesthetic, but simply feel that they wouldn't be comfortable wearing such a statement accessory.

Of course, I understand, there are times when we want to feel festive, and it's just a touch of sparkle that hits the spot.

If it's a subtle sparkle you're after, then hair slides can be just the thing. Hair slides are practical (they keep your hair off your face if you're making mince pies in the kitchen), yet add a touch of colour, and some low-key sparkle, and they are very pretty too. 

These green hair slides are a best-seller at my Pop Up Shops for just that reason. They are a beautiful, deep green. With the gold trim this colour combination feels very festive. With just a touch of shimmer, they are a great choice for those who feel best in subtle sparkle. 

Try wearing a pair of hair slides with both slides on one side, as we have in the photo here. This does create more of a statement look if you'd like to up the style stakes for the festive season.

If you like to wear your hair half up half down, then a hair claw can be a great choice for Christmas sparkle too. 

Our red hair claw clip brings a beautiful pop of seasonal colour. Set in antique gold trim, it feels festive, yet is completely practical, as it sweeps your hair off your face and holds it securely in place. 

I love how practical hair claw clips are, and how secure yet glamorous they feel when you are out and about, or busy with physical activities, and just don't want your hair getting in the way. Why not keep your hairstyle secure, and yet feel festive too, with this sparkling Christmas Hair Accessory?

I love classic styling - can Christmas Hair Accessories feel classically chic?

Classic and vintage inspired hair accessories really come into their own at Christmas. Retro-inspired styles and accessories crafted with rich textures such as velvet headbands, feel festive and luxurious at this time of year. 

To elevate your classic styling, consider an opulent upgrade, such as wearing a velvet headband that's set with pearls. Our black velvet and pearl headband is a chic choice with whispers of vintage-inspired style. 

If you prefer your Christmas Hair Accessories sans embellishment, then try a classic, red satin hair bow. With half up half down hair, a satin bow will transform an everyday hairstyle with a festive flourish. 

Wine red is always in style at Christmas. Try accessorizing your red hair bow with a deep red lipstick, and you'll feel like the star of an Old Hollywood Christmas movie. 

Which Christmas Hair Accessories work well for Christmas Parties?

If you love dancing at your office Christmas party, then a sparkling hair barrette could be exactly what you need to keep your hairstyle in place while you turn heads.

Christmas is the season to sparkle, and this silver hair barrette catches the light as you move, so that you and your hairstyle shine bright!

You can wear it with a classic half up half down hairstyle, or with a more elaborate braided updo as we have styled it here. It's great for those with thick hair, and holds a good amount of hair securely in place, leaving you to concentrate on having a night to remember. 

If you're more Peggy Olson than Joan Holloway, you might prefer a slightly more buttoned-up look for your Christmas party. How about a jewelled hair bow in red to steal the show from under Joan's nose?

Christmas and hair bows really do go hand in hand. Add a jewelled hair bow to a half up half down hairstyle for a fabulous, festive twist. 

For an extra dose of glam, try adding some waves to your hair to take the hairstyle from playful to va-va-voom. 

Which Christmas Hair Accessories feel special on Christmas Day?

We all want to make Christmas day as memorable as possible, and there's nothing like adding a hair accessory to your outfit to bring sparkle and joy to the festivities.

I'm a big believer in dressing up for Christmas Day. When we all make an effort with not only the food and drink, but also with what we wear, then the party atmosphere comes alive. 

Stars are a gorgeous Christmas motif - and so this moon and stars headband is a natural choice, for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve too. You'll love it so much, you'll be wearing it in your hair all festive season!

It is delicate and easy-to-style with your favourite Christmas dress or top, and works with whatever colour you love. It nestles in your hair, and radiates subtle sparkle. 

Whether you like to wear your hair up or your hair down, a slim headband like this adds a magical finishing touch. 

If you'd like to keep your hair off your face, and you still want to make a sparkling statement, then an oversized jewelled hair bow could be the perfect Christmas hair accessory to get you in the festive frame of mind. 

Our large jewelled hair bow oozes vintage chic, and makes you feel like you are celebrating in sparkling style. This bow is your Christmas hairstyle all wrapped up!

Simply pull your hair back gently in a half up half down hairstyle, and secure with the green jewelled hair bow. Add some waves to make your hairstyle even more special (although if you are in a rush and have too many presents to wrap, then just wearing this statement hair clip on its own will make your hairstyle very special).

With either one of these hair accessory options, you can't help but have a beautiful Christmas Day. If you're feeling super festive, then wear the jewelled hair bow while you're all sitting under the tree on Christmas morning, and then change into the jewelled headband later on for a champagne toast!

How can I wear my Hair Up at Christmas?

If you're very busy in the kitchen and you'd like to feel glamorous while wearing your hair up, then a jewelled hair claw clip can give you a dose of Christmas sparkle amidst the roasting and steaming!

Or perhaps you just feel more fabulous when you're wearing your hair in a chic updo. 

Either way, this easy updo takes just a few seconds to create, and yet is high in the style stakes. You can create it with a chain headband that's secured with elastic at the back. For Christmas sparkle I've chosen our vintage-inspired crystal head chain. 

Simply place the headband on top of your hair, with the elastic at the back of your neck (the elastic also sits on top of the hair). You can see from the photo below that the elastic is strong and keeps the headband (and your hair) firmly in place. 

The next step is divide the hair into sections, starting at one side. Then take each section of hair, twist it slightly, and tuck it into the elastic. If you have very thick hair you may need to use a few hair pins too to keep the hair tucked in place. This is a favourite hairstyle of mine for many occasions, and it's perfect for Christmas day, as it's so glamorous, yet quick and easy!

Do Hair Accessories make good Christmas Gifts?

Hair Accessories make ideal Christmas gifts, as they are both practical and pretty!

They are an unusual and thoughtful gift too, as they are the perfect choice to bring a touch of colour and uplifting sparkle to the recipient's outfit. 

When I'm helping customers at my Pop Up Shops choose a Christmas Hair Accessory for a gift, I often recommend hair slides, as they are always my best sellers, and work for virtually all hair types, whether your hair is fine, thick or in between. 

These star hair slides are lovely and Christmassy, yet work all year round too for a touch of sparkle. Think boho festival-vibe hairstyles in the summer with a 1970s inspired kaftan, or Studio 54 disco hair. 

The best Christmas gifts are lovely to wear for added uplift on Christmas morning, and look just as good in June worn at the poolside!

Hair Accessories are a feel-good addition to any woman's jewellery collection, and one that can be enjoyed whatever the occasion, so they really are an ideal choice for gifts.

I hope you're now set up for a sparkling Christmas, with great hair accessory styling ideas!