50 Cute Winter Hairstyles for 2017
High, Split Pony
If there’s one way to make a ponytail interesting, it’s by mimicking Bella Hadid’s high pony. The trick is in where you position it—aim to situate your pony base as high as you can and in the center of your head. Too low, and you won’t get that cool, split effect.
Braided Bun With Jewels
This bun looks complicated, but it’s actually doable. Fishtail braid your hair loosely, then coil it around itself at the base of your neck (use ample bobby pins to help it stay). Stick a few jeweled pins in—these are from Jen Atkin’s Chloe and Isabel line—and you’re set.
Bubble Pony
Most of us likely first encountered the bubble pony on animated Disney heroines, but its latest iteration is anything but childish. As seen on Olivia Culpo, the style is modern and easy: Just pull your hair into a high pony, space elastics every few inches, and pull on both sides of each section to get that rounded effect.
Huge, Dreamy Curls
Brushing out curls is usually a huge no-go, but it’s worth it to get Zendaya’s gorgeous, intentionally puffy frizz. Pull a soft bristled brush through to get the look without damage.
Sleek Side Part
If you went for a blunt bob recently, your updo options might feel a bit limited. Jenna Dewan Tatum’s sleekly gelled, tucked back style is a great option. Smooth a pomade through your hair for a similar look.
Undone Side Braid
Elizabeth Olsen’s mussed side braid is a work of casual, beautiful art. To replicate it, part your hair deep to one side, and then start braiding just below your jawline. Tug on a few sections to loosen them, and this look can go anywhere.
Undone Pony
Resist the urge to secure your hair at the nape and take it down a few inches. Easy, breezy.
Pearl-Decked Low Pony
Floating hair jewelry is the word this winter, and thanks to the trend’s high impact with minimal effort, we’re here for it. Try these pins scattered on a low pony.
Swept Back With a Hairband
Don’t sleep on that plain black Scunci headband you use to keep your hair back when you wash your face. Add some volume at your crown, and you’ve got instant Bardot vibe.
Two-Texture Pony
Gabrielle Union has never made a hair misstep in her life, and this kinky pony is no exception. Run a strong-hold gel through your crown for that smooth, shiny finish, and let your kinks balloon to their fullest.
Scrunchie It
The scrunchie is back with a vengeance that would make Berger proud. Look for one in denim, shirting-patterns, or velvet and wear them low and loose.
Half-Back With a Bow
Two of our favorite things: a tousled texture, and a look that works best on third- (or fourth-) day hair. Spritz in a few pumps of dry shampoo or texture spray, and pull your hair back with a velvet bow to complete the illusion.
Chic Cuff
Add a cuff around the base of your bun, and boom, your hair is next-level. (It’s another piece from the Chloe + Isabel and Jen Atkin collection—not #sponcon, we just love it that much.)
Crown Braids With Floral Accents
Crown braids alone are pretty, but crown braids plus flowers? Kind of absurdly beautiful.
Braids-Meet-Loose Curls
The next time you’re switching up a protective style, try undoing your braids about halfway like Jessica Williams.
Crimped Pony
Yes, the early aughts are coming for your hair again. Consider this your call to dust off your crimper—or buy a new state-of-the-art one.
Half-Back With Voluminous Bangs
Half-back styles aren’t new, but with the volume at Priyanka Chopra’s crown and the bendy, face-framing layer in front, the effect feels brand-new. To get a likewise shiny luster, try an in-shower gloss like John Freida’s.
Glittered Pixie
Cara Delevingne has settled on a brunette color as of late, but her platinum pixie from earlier this year is still riding on our minds. For an easier washout, try a glitter spray like IGK’s.
High-Impact Low Bun
Kelly Rowland’s full bun is a feat of modern engineering. Start with a low pony, then bulk your strands up with some texturizer. Brush your hair across to create the bun, then pin it underneath.
Secret Stars
Hello, New Year’s Eve inspiration. This style is simple in the front, but makes a huge statement when you turn around.
Deep Side Part Curls
Curls, pulled back to each side with a maintained side part, look romantic to the utmost. Especially on a no-wash day—it has the volume that you want.
Regal High Headband
Chrissy Teigen can do very few wrongs, and this style was hugely right. A headband worn farther back on your head gives off a vibe that’s more “majestic queen” than Blair Waldorf (no shade; just a different take).
Hair Cuffs
Add a few onto braids or locs for extra interest.
Textured Pony
The best possible equation: beachy texture, plus a low-maintenance low pony. Douse your hair with wave spray, add a few bends, and tease your hair for some oomph before tying it back.
Old-School Glam
If you’re thinking about going short, this is the ultimate bob. Plenty of volume and curls bring it back to those classic Hollywood vibes.
Braided Half-Up
Cornrow the top layer of natural curls back (and pull the back-half up), and you’ve got Zazie Beetz’s gorgeous look.
Unexpected Details
Holiday parties call for sleek updos, but if you don’t want to look like everyone else, a tiny braid up the back of your bun adds a little something extra.
Curtain-Bang Pony
A bonus benefit of the curtain-bang trend? They make everyday, on-the-go ponies look beautiful.
Delicate Twists
Pulling your hair back is easy enough, but if you flip the half pony in on itself just once, your look gets cooler instantly.
Metallic Accents
It’s hard to look at this color and not let out a deep sigh—it’s such ethereal perfection. That said, if you’re not here for silver-white color maintenance, use spray-on hair color to temporarily frame pieces around your face.
Long (Like, Long Long) Waves
It’s no secret that celebrities love extensions—there’s no reason you shouldn’t too. They let you play with different lengths, and super long hair is very in right now.
Braided Pony
Demi Lovato’s been pulling out all the stops this year, and this high braided pony has us especially enamored. Come wind, rain, snow, or wintry mix, that style’s going to stay solid.
Braided Base
For the girl with a ton of hair, this is for you. Braid your bottom layers and cross them over. It looks like you went to the salon for this one.
Add an Accent
This curled-under pony is adorable, but the red ribbon is what brings Lily-Rose Depp’s entire ensemble to life.
Two-Pearl Bun
Here we have metallic hair accessories coming in clutch once again. This hair tie is like if your elementary school bobble tie got a sophisticated upgrade.
Styled Faux Locs
Is this style not the coolest thing you’ve ever seen? From the looks of it, Danielle Brooks’ has faux locs intricately pinned for the mesmerizingly coiled look.
Twisted Ponytail
For all its resemblance to the braided ponytail, the twisted pony brings its own coolness to the table. If you’ve tried and failed to get a twist to stick, a pomade like Oribe’s helps your hair hold the shape.
Whimsical Pony
The trick to making a messy pony look like “I woke up like this” hair and not actual rumpled bedhead? Give your hair some bends with a curling iron before pulling it up, then tease the crown.
Tied-Back Braids
Pull your braids away from your face for a night out and keep the look simple when your outfit makes a huge statement.
Classy Updo
If you have a fancy event coming up, there’s the always classic low bun. The trick to keeping it modern? That easy bend (not a tendril) in the front.
Just the Front
When your hair has this much volume, make the most of it. Keep your hair down, but pull back just the front pieces to keep them off your face.
Low Side Pony
It’s sleek and simple, but pulled to the side, a low pony takes on new life.
Elsa Braid
What you need to master a braid of this caliber: Really long hair (or extensions), the ability to fishtail (secrets here), and the patience to pancake each and every section to make your braid look extra thick.
Woven-in Ribbon
Another beautiful take on the velvet ribbons we’ve seen popping up all season: braiding them into your hair.
Subtle Sparkle
When it comes to holiday hair, why not go all the way with a touch of glitter at the roots? Christmas color optional, but applauded.
Baby Bumps
Ponies are pretty but they can be so serious. Loosen things up by not brushing those bumps out at the top.
Parted Pixie
Short is always beautiful, and it’s easy to style. Run a flatiron though your fringe and you’re good to go.
The Classic Pony
Sometimes it’s easy to overdo it, but a tight high pony along with an all-black ensemble can never be wrong.
Tucked In a Turtleneck
We love a chunky turtleneck, and there’s something so sophisticated about keeping some hair tucked inside. Just throw your hair in a messy bun and let it fall where it may.
Box Braid Pigtails
As Amandla Stenberg demonstrates, they’re perfect with a beanie.