Christmas Hairstyles: Festive Looks with Top Products from The Warehouse Salon

The best Christmas hairstyles for DeLand's December events include elegant low chignons for formal gatherings, glamorous Hollywood waves for parties, festive braided crowns for family photos, sleek high ponytails for outdoor events, and romantic loose waves for casual celebrations. After 20+ years styling clients for holiday events at The Warehouse Salon, I've learned which styles actually hold in Florida's 70-degree December weather with 60-65% humidity.

Hi, I'm Jennifer Lopez, and in my two decades at our The Warehouse Salon DeLand, I've styled hundreds of clients for Christmas parties at Highland Manor, Stetson University holiday galas, family gatherings, and Volusia County holiday events. Many arrive with Pinterest inspiration that doesn't account for Florida's warm December weather where outdoor photos in 70-degree sunshine require different approach than cold-climate holiday styling. Let me share which festive hairstyles actually work for DeLand's unique holiday season.

In this guide: I'll explain five essential Christmas hairstyles that work in Florida's climate, share real client stories showing which styles held through entire events versus which failed, detail the products and techniques that create lasting holiday looks, provide honest limitations about hair types and event durations, and answer common questions about holiday hair in DeLand's December conditions.

1. Elegant Low Chignon with Velvet Ribbon

A low chignon exudes timeless elegance and works exceptionally well for DeLand's formal holiday events. This style holds beautifully in Florida's December humidity because the secured structure resists moisture better than loose styles.

How to Style:

1. Apply smoothing cream to damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends. Use quarter-sized amount for shoulder-length hair, more for longer hair.
2. Blow-dry smooth using paddle brush, pulling hair taut from roots to ends.
3. Create center part and gather hair into low ponytail at nape. Secure with elastic.
4. Twist ponytail into bun, pin every inch around circumference with crossed bobby pins for maximum hold.
5. Wrap velvet ribbon around base, securing with bobby pins hidden underneath ribbon.

Recommended Product:
Aluram Smoothing Cream: This lightweight cream contains aloe vera and sunflower seed oil, providing smooth finish without heaviness in Florida's warm weather.

Kestrel wore this style for Highland Manor's Christmas gala last December. Her fine hair typically falls out of updos within hours, but the crossed-pin technique and smoothing cream kept her chignon perfect from 6pm ceremony through midnight. The velvet ribbon added festive elegance without looking overdone. However, when Seraphina tried this style for outdoor family photos, flyaways appeared within 30 minutes because she skipped the smoothing cream step.

2. Glamorous Hollywood Waves

Hollywood waves offer classic glamour suitable for medium to long hair lengths. In DeLand's December climate, these waves hold better than summer months due to lower humidity, but require proper technique and products.

How to Style:

1. Apply volumizing mousse (golf-ball sized amount for medium-length hair) to damp hair, distributing evenly from roots to ends.
2. Blow-dry completely using round brush, creating deep side part. Hair must be 100% dry before curling or waves won't hold.
3. Using 1.5-inch barrel curling iron, curl 1-inch sections away from face. Hold each curl 8-10 seconds.
4. Pin each hot curl to head with clip, let cool completely (15-20 minutes) before releasing.
5. Gently brush through cooled curls using paddle brush to create waves.
6. Finish with flexible-hold hairspray, misting 10-12 inches from hair.

Recommended Product:
Kenra Volume Mousse Extra 17: This lightweight mousse provides medium hold and volume without stiffness, perfect for soft, natural-looking waves in warm weather.

Reverie wore Hollywood waves for her company's December holiday party. The style looked flawless from 7pm through 11pm because she followed the complete technique, including letting curls cool before brushing. However, Lumen tried this style for outdoor Christmas photos and skipped the cooling step. Her waves dropped within an hour. The cooling period is non-negotiable for lasting results.

Important: This style takes 60-90 minutes to create properly. Don't attempt it if you only have 30 minutes before your event. Plan accordingly.

3. Festive Braided Crown

A braided crown adds whimsical, festive element perfect for family gatherings and holiday photos. This style works exceptionally well in Florida's climate because braided structure resists humidity.

How to Style:

1. Spray texturizing spray throughout dry hair, focusing on roots for grip. Use 8-10 pumps for shoulder-length hair.
2. Part hair down center from forehead to nape.
3. Create Dutch braid (braid under, not over) on each side, starting at part line near forehead.
4. Braid all the way to ends, securing with clear elastic.
5. Lift right braid over top of head like headband, pin every 2 inches with bobby pins.
6. Repeat with left braid, tucking end under right braid, pin securely.
7. Embellish with small decorative pins or fresh flowers if desired.

Recommended Product:
Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray: This spray adds volume and matte texture, providing grip needed for braiding while ensuring style stays secure.

Mireya wore braided crown for her family Christmas photos at Blue Spring State Park. The style held perfectly through 2-hour outdoor photo session in December sunshine. The texturizing spray provided grip that kept braids secure despite her fine, slippery hair texture. However, this style doesn't work for hair shorter than chin-length. Calista's bob was too short to create crown braids that reached across her head.

Skill level: Intermediate. Practice this style at least twice before your event. The first attempt usually takes 45 minutes, but improves to 20-25 minutes with practice.

4. Sleek High Ponytail with Sparkly Hair Tie

A high ponytail is simple, chic, and practical for Florida's warm December weather. Adding sparkly accessory elevates it for holiday celebrations.

How to Style:

1. Apply heat protectant spray (6-8 pumps for shoulder-length hair) to dry hair in sections.
2. Straighten hair using flat iron, taking 1-inch sections. Each section requires 2-3 passes for sleek finish.
3. Flip head upside down, gather all hair at crown, flip back up while maintaining high position.
4. Secure with strong elastic. Use two elastics for thick hair to prevent sagging.
5. Take 1-inch section from underside of ponytail, wrap around elastic base to conceal it, pin end underneath.
6. Add sparkly hair tie or decorative clip over wrapped section.

Recommended Product:
Natulique Heat and Sun Protector: This spray protects from heat damage while adding shine, ensuring sleek ponytail looks polished and healthy in Florida sunshine.

Odette wore sleek high ponytail for outdoor Christmas market in DeLand. The style stayed perfect from 2pm through 7pm because the straightened, secured structure resisted humidity. She received compliments all evening on how polished it looked. However, Zenith's thick, coarse hair couldn't achieve true sleekness with one pass of flat iron per section. Thick hair requires 3-4 passes per section for sleek results, which she learned for next year.

Time investment: 30-45 minutes depending on hair length and thickness. This style works well for last-minute events because it's faster than elaborate updos.

5. Romantic Loose Waves with Glitter Spray

Loose waves are effortlessly romantic, and glitter adds holiday sparkle. This style works beautifully for DeLand's December conditions and casual holiday gatherings.

How to Style:

1. Apply curl-enhancing cream (quarter-sized amount for medium-length wavy/curly hair) to damp hair, scrunching upward toward scalp.
2. Use diffuser attachment on blow dryer, cupping sections of hair in diffuser bowl, holding 30-60 seconds before releasing.
3. Continue diffusing until hair is 100% dry. Damp hair will frizz in humidity.
4. Once completely cool and dry, apply light mist of glitter spray 12 inches from hair.

Recommended Product:
IGK Curl Perfecting Whipped Cream: This cream defines waves and curls, providing softness while reducing frizz in Florida's humidity.

Paloma wore loose waves with subtle glitter for her neighborhood Christmas party. The style looked natural and festive throughout the 4-hour evening event. Her 2C waves held beautifully with proper diffusing technique. However, this style only works for naturally wavy or curly hair (types 2A-4C). Kestrel has straight hair and tried creating waves with curling iron plus this cream, which didn't work. The product enhances natural texture, it doesn't create texture that doesn't exist.

Glitter note: Use hair-specific glitter spray, not craft glitter which is impossible to remove and damages hair. Apply sparingly. Too much glitter looks juvenile rather than festive.

Common Questions About Christmas Hairstyles in DeLand

How do I choose the right holiday hairstyle for Florida weather?

DeLand's December temperatures stay 65-75 degrees with 60-65% humidity, significantly different from cold-climate holiday conditions. Secured styles (chignons, ponytails, braided crowns) work better than loose flowing styles for outdoor events because Florida's humidity affects hair even in winter. For indoor air-conditioned events, you have more flexibility with loose styles. Consider your event location and duration when choosing.

How early should I book holiday styling appointments?

Book December holiday styling appointments in November, especially for weekend dates. The two weeks before Christmas are our busiest period. Last-minute bookings often mean settling for less ideal appointment times. For Christmas Eve or Christmas Day events, book by early November to secure preferred time slots.

Can I do these styles myself or need professional help?

Sleek high ponytail and loose waves with diffuser are achievable at home with practice. Elegant chignon and Hollywood waves require intermediate skills and 60-90 minutes. Braided crown requires practice but becomes manageable after 2-3 attempts. If attempting first time on event day, build in extra hour for mistakes and corrections. Professional styling ensures polished results without stress.

Will these styles last through entire Christmas event?

With proper technique and products, secured styles (chignon, ponytail, braided crown) last 8-12 hours. Loose styles (Hollywood waves, loose waves) last 4-6 hours before needing touch-ups. Event duration and activity level affect longevity. Dancing, outdoor photos in breeze, and humidity all challenge hairstyle endurance. Plan accordingly and bring touch-up products.

What if my hair type doesn't work with these styles?

Not every style suits every hair type. Very short hair (above chin-length) cannot do chignons or braided crowns. Super fine, slippery hair struggles with updos without aggressive product and technique. Extremely thick, coarse hair requires modified approaches and extra time. During consultations, I assess which holiday styles actually work for your specific hair type rather than forcing styles that will fail.

Ready to Create Your Perfect Holiday Look?

Let's plan your Christmas hairstyle that actually works for your hair type and DeLand's December conditions. During your consultation, I'll assess your hair texture and length, discuss your specific holiday events and timing, demonstrate techniques you can recreate at home if desired, recommend products that work for Florida's climate, and create realistic styling plan for your holiday schedule.

Come see us at The Warehouse Salon at 1782 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, serving clients throughout Volusia County for all your holiday styling needs. Give us a call at (386) 873-6188 to schedule your Christmas hairstyling appointment. You may also book any hair consulatations online.

We can't wait to help you look stunning for every holiday celebration this season.