Holiday Party Hairstyles in North Hills: Effortless Elegance for the Festive Season

The holidays in Pittsburgh bring twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and plenty of reasons to dress up. Whether you’re attending a company soirée, a winter wedding, or an intimate dinner with friends, your hairstyle should feel as special as the season itself.

At Craft Collective Salon Group in North Hills, we love creating looks that blend sophistication with ease, styles that complement your outfit, highlight your features, and last all night through celebration, dancing, and a little winter chill.

Here’s your complete guide to the top Holiday 2025 hairstyles trending across North Hills, plus expert styling tips, recommended products, and inspiration for every hair type.

1. The Modern French Twist

Elegant, timeless, and endlessly chic, the French twist is a holiday favorite that never goes out of style. Our stylists modernize this classic by leaving a few soft tendrils loose around the face and adding subtle volume at the crown for a romantic feel.

Styling Tip: Prep with a light texturizing spray to add grip, then finish with a shine serum for a glossy, polished finish.

This look pairs beautifully with a satin dress or pearl-detailed top, understated yet unforgettable.

2. Glossy Hollywood Waves

When in doubt, choose Old Hollywood glamour. Soft, structured waves never fail to impress under warm candlelight or camera flashes.

Our signature version uses a deep side part, smooth S-shaped waves, and a high-shine gloss overlay for reflection and hold.

Salon Secret: Before curling, apply a heat protectant. After setting, brush through gently and mist with a light hold hairspray to maintain bounce.

This style is ideal for medium-to-long hair and can be customized with a sparkling hairpin or comb for a festive finish.

3. Sleek Low Bun with a Twist

Minimalism meets luxury in the sleek low bun, one of North Hills’ most requested holiday looks.

We twist sections around each other to create texture while keeping the silhouette smooth and modern. A center part adds elegance; a side part adds softness.

Best For: Clients who want sophistication without fuss; it pairs perfectly with statement earrings and high collars.

To achieve the salon finish, apply a smoothing serum and blow-dry with tension before styling. For lasting hold, seal with anti-humidity spray.

4. The Velvet Ponytail

For nights when you want effortless style with a touch of drama, the velvet ponytail reigns supreme.

Picture a sleek, high pony wrapped with a velvet ribbon, soft, festive, and camera-ready.

To elevate the look, curl the tail loosely or add an extension blend for extra volume.

Pro Tip: Mist with glossing spray for light reflection that photographs beautifully under twinkle lights.

5. Romantic Half-Up Styles

The half-up, half-down style strikes the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.

This winter, we’re seeing versions with braided crowns, velvet bows, and soft tendrils framing the face.

It works on all textures, from silky straight to defined curls, and pairs effortlessly with holiday dresses.

For extra volume, add a few clip-in extensions or tease lightly at the crown. A spritz of leave-in conditioner keeps hair soft and frizz-free throughout the evening.

6. The Satin Blowout

Nothing beats the clean confidence of a silky blowout. It’s simple, timeless, and universally flattering.

At Craft Collective, we use round-brush techniques and smoothing products to achieve a bouncy, satin-smooth finish that lasts through unpredictable winter weather.

Maintaining Your Blowout: Use dry shampoo to absorb oil and wrap hair in silk scarves at night to prevent static.

Clients who book a gloss add-on get even longer shine retention, the perfect base for all holiday events.

7. Festive Braids

From sleek fishtails to crown braids, braided styles are back in a big way this holiday season.

We love weaving subtle metallic threads or delicate ribbon through the braid for a soft, festive shimmer.

For a modern edge, try the bubble braid, voluminous sections tied off with mini elastics. It’s playful yet sophisticated, ideal for cocktail parties or winter markets.

Keep flyaways in check with a hydrating styling cream and finish with a light shine mist.

8. Textured Updos for Natural Hair

For textured and curly hair, winter parties are the time to embrace volume and shape.

Our stylists design structured updos that highlight curls while maintaining softness, think high puffs, pinned twists, or sculpted buns.

Hydration is key. Begin with moisturizing leave-ins and a bond repair mask before styling.

Finish with a gentle oil or serum to lock in moisture and definition, creating the perfect frame for your holiday glam makeup.

9. Quick Touch-Ups Between Events

The holidays bring nonstop gatherings, so second-day styles are lifesavers.

Refresh with:

• Dry shampoo at the roots

• A light mist of leave-in conditioner to rehydrate ends

• Flat iron touch-ups only where needed

• Toner or gloss refreshes at the salon

If you’re short on time, consider our Express Blowout Service, which revives your hair’s shape and shine in under 45 minutes, perfect between parties.

10. Color and Shine for the Holidays

Even the best hairstyle shines brighter with healthy color. Schedule a gloss refresh or toner update before your events to restore vibrancy lost during fall and early winter.

If you want something bold, subtle pops of copper, espresso, or golden blonde photograph beautifully under twinkle lights.

See Winter 2025 Hair Color Inspiration for ideas that pair perfectly with these styles.

11. Protect Your Hair from Cold Weather Styling

Frequent heat styling and Pittsburgh’s cold air can dry out hair fast.

• Always apply heat protectant

• Use a hydrating mask once per week.

• Avoid leaving the salon without a leave-in moisture treatment 

We also recommend silk or satin-lined hats and pillowcases to minimize static and breakage.

12. Book Your Holiday Style Early

December is one of the busiest times at Craft Collective, and for good reason. Many of our clients book back-to-back appointments for:

• Color refresh + cut

• Gloss add-on + blowout

• Updo styling for holiday parties

Booking early ensures you get your preferred stylist and time slot, especially for New Year’s Eve events.

Book Your Holiday Hairstyle in North Hills

This season, celebrate every moment with hair that sparkles as brightly as the lights around you. Whether you’re after classic elegance or modern edge, our stylists at Craft Collective Salon Group in North Hills will craft a look that enhances your features and lasts all night.

Book your holiday hairstyle appointment in Pittsburgh today, and let us create the perfect finishing touch for your festive celebrations, glossy, glamorous, and 100 percent you.