7 Stunning Ways To Style Your Natural Hair For The Holidays

If you have natural hair then you may be well-versed in how to do a stunning twist out on your curls or coils. But let’s be real — twist outs can take a long time to complete, and they often don’t last long enough to make it worth the time and effort. 

Fortunately, like most things in beauty, there’s a hack. Yup — we’ve found the tips and tricks to hack that twist out to make the style last longer than a day or two. Interested in giving them a try? Check out our tips to give your twist out some staying power. 

With these simple tricks you could even make your twist out last a week or more. Talk about a hairstyle that truly goes the distance!

4. Malagasy Braids

Hairstyles that pay homage to African traditions will always be some of our most beloved natural hairstyles. Bantu knots and Fulani braids will never go out of style, but this holiday season, take Malagasy braids (from Madagascar) for a spin. The unique look of all over plaits with voluminous ends will have heads turning and fingers double tapping — you’ll be the talk of the festivities whether you attend IRL or virtually. 

5. Knee-Length Side Braid

Even if you’re used to opting for short hairstyles, you may want to play with length for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. And if you’re going to play, then frolic unapologetically and go with an uber-long style. An exaggerated braid let’s you sport this ultra long hair trend without putting too much tension on your scalp and natural hair. Grab some bundles of braiding hair, the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Clean Style Gel and put your braiding skills to work. 

6. High Puff Ponytail

You can expect to see high puff ponytails all over your social feeds in 2022. You can start feeding their timelines with this tasty style now and rock it all the way through the ball drop. It’s not only easy to do, but you don’t need lots of skills or tools to complete this work of art on natural hair. Grab the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle BOOST It Volume Inject Mousse to give your puff some extra oomph to last you through the night. Then add pearls and jewel accents to the base to make it as festive as you want the next year to be.

7. Flat Twist Straight Backs 

Whether you want waist-length ends or decide to tuck them into a chic chignon at the nape of your neck, straight back flat twists will look fantastic for any celebration you’re heading to this holiday season. Give the style some extra flair with swirling or zigzag parts, or up the ante on your twists with exaggerated baby hairs. Just grab your edge brush and your styling gel, and get ready to make it a very merry season for your edges.

Next: 10 Super Stylish Ponytail Upgrades for Curly Hair

Written by: Shalwah Evans, Photo Credit: Denae Keizs, IG/@dnakeys