10 Hairstyles Perfect for Holiday Parties

Nov 17th, 2022

Beauty Launchpad

The holiday season is here! That means it's time for gorgeous updos, darker colors and maybe even some holiday vivids for the more ambitious. To give you some inspiration, Beauty Launchpad has rounded up 10 holiday hair looks that you or your clients can rock at the next holiday party.

Thank you to all the hairstylists who contributed to this roundup and shared their hair looks with us. You can follow them on IG by clicking their handles below:

@alexandralee1016

@blume.hairbyniki

@annette_updo_artist

@konfidence_beauty

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