Baby, It’s Cold Outside, but These 15 Winter Hairstyles Are So Good
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Winter hair has a lot to compete with: dry indoor heat, scarves rubbing against your ends, hats flattening whatever you did that morning and a calendar that somehow gets dressier the closer we get to December. The good news is that the best winter hairstyles don't have to be complicated.
These 15 winter hair ideas include silk presses, claw clips, curls, buns, ponytails, braids and easy half-up styles across different hair textures and lengths. Some are made for everyday errands and winter hats; others can take you straight to dinner or a holiday party.
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1. Classic Silk Press
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A classic silk press is one of those winter hairstyles that can carry you through several completely different looks without starting over. Wear it straight and glossy at first, then add soft curls, a claw clip or ponytail as the week goes on.
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2. Half-Up Claw Clip
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It works with a silk press, curls, natural texture or extensions, and the loose length still gives you that full, effortless look around a sweater or winter coat.
3. Big Messy Bun
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A big messy bun is especially good on days when you want volume without perfectly placing every strand. Keep it soft and full rather than overly slick, and leave a few face-framing pieces out if you want the hairstyle to feel more relaxed.
4. Claw Clip French Twist
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For a more polished take on claw clip hairstyles, twist the hair vertically and secure it at the back with a large clip. This easy winter updo keeps most of your length away from scarves and coat collars while still looking intentional enough for work or dinner.
5. Half-Up, Half-Down Curls
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Half-up, half-down hairstyles give curls plenty of room to be the main event while keeping the front sections away from your face. Try the look with natural curls, wand curls, a curly sew-in or extensions for a winter hairstyle that works just as well for everyday plans as it does for holiday events.
6. Sleek Low Bun
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A sleek low bun is one of the easiest winter hairstyles to pair with high-neck sweaters, scarves and statement earrings. Because the bun sits at the nape, it can also be more practical with certain winter hats than a high bun or topknot.
7. Bouncy Blowout With a Headband
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A wide headband instantly changes the mood of a bouncy blowout or silk press without requiring another round of heat styling. Add volume through the lengths and let the headband handle the front for a cute winter hairstyle that feels polished but still easy.
8. High Ponytail With Face-Framing Pieces
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A high ponytail is a simple way to turn straight, curly or textured hair into a more dressed-up winter hairstyle. Leave a couple of soft pieces around the face or keep everything swept back depending on whether you want the finish to feel relaxed or sleek.
9. Heatless Overnight Curls
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Heatless curls are worth keeping in the winter hair rotation when you want movement without reaching for a hot tool again. Start with stretched, straightened or blown-out hair, set it overnight and loosen the curls in the morning for soft volume that can be worn down or styled half-up.
10. Low Ponytail With a Deep Side Part
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A low ponytail with a deep side part feels polished with almost no extra styling, which makes it especially useful during busy winter mornings. Wear it sleek or give the ponytail more body with curls, waves or textured extensions.
11. Defined Wash-and-Go
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A defined wash-and-go lets your curl pattern do the work; focus on moisture and definition so the style stays soft when cold outdoor air and dry indoor heat enter the equation.
12. Soft Waves on a Silk Press
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When you are ready to change up a straight silk press, soft waves add body without requiring an entirely new hairstyle. Large rollers or loose curls can create the kind of bouncy winter hair that looks just as good with a knit sweater during the day as it does with a holiday dress at night.
13. Braided Ponytail
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A braided ponytail gives you the sleekness of a ponytail with a little more structure through the length. Wear it high or low depending on your plans, and consider the lower placement when you need a winter hairstyle that plays nicely with hats and scarves.
14. Knotless Braids Styled Half-Up
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If you already have knotless braids, a half-up hairstyle is an easy way to change the silhouette without changing the protective style itself. Pull the top section into a ponytail or bun and leave the rest down for a winter hair idea that shows off the length while keeping hair away from your face.
15. Holiday Ponytail or Bun With a Red Bow
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A velvet bow can turn a ponytail, bun or half-up hairstyle into holiday hair in about thirty seconds. Black, burgundy, chocolate brown and deep green all work beautifully for winter, and the accessory does enough that the actual hairstyle can stay simple.
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