Hair Trend: Soft, Shiny, Seasonal
From flirty French bangs to an ultra-sexy side part, these are the cuts and styles that frame your face and your festive sparkle.
The best Christmas hair doesn’t steal the spotlight — it sets the tone. It moves, it shines, and it gives you that quiet confidence that only great hair can. The kind that complements the outfit, flatters the face, and lets your earrings and accessories do the talking. We asked Corinne Mcnaughton, award-winning stylist and colourist at Medusa, Bread Street Edinburgh, for her expert take on four flattering, fuss-free styles that keep you polished without ever feeling overdone.
1. The Shoulder-Length Cut with French Bangs
Soft, flattering and perfectly timed for party season. Resting on the shoulder keeps it modern without feeling severe, while feathered French-style bangs bring light to the eyes and balance heavier winter layers.
Corinne says: “This cut works for everyone. It frames the face, adds texture, and lets earrings or a neckline take centre stage. I soften the ends so it feels effortless, not too ‘done’.”
How to wear it: Blow-dry with a round brush, bend the ends under slightly and mist with texture spray for movement. Add a little serum through the mid-lengths for that healthy, glossy swing that looks confident, not constructed.
2. The Sexy Side Part
When Scarlett Johansson stepped out recently with a glossy deep side part, it was a reminder that simple can still be devastatingly chic. The clean sweep elongates the face and instantly feels more sophisticated than a centre part.
Corinne says: “A dramatic side part adds structure and attitude. It’s perfect for nights out — sleek, confident and easy to refresh with serum or shine spray.”
How to wear it: Blow-dry smooth, create a precise part with a tail comb, then curve the front section under for that soft swoop. Tuck one side behind your ear to show off your earrings and that effortless confidence.
3. The Effortless Updo
This one’s relaxed, undone, and all about texture. Loosely gather the hair at the nape, twist and secure with grips, leaving a few face-framing strands loose. The result: elegant, light, and ready for any invitation.
Corinne’s advice: “I love an updo that looks like it’s fallen together naturally. Curl the mid-lengths first for hold, then mist with hairspray once it’s pinned. The trick is to keep it soft — think movement, not stiffness.”
How to wear it: Pair with bold earrings and a bare neckline. It’s refined yet relaxed, giving that poised confidence that lasts all night.
4. The Modern Crop
The cut is officially back. From soft bixies to sharp chin-skimmers, shorter hair is the statement of the season. It’s confident, cool, and bang on the money for anyone ready for a change.
Corinne says: “Shorter cuts are having a real moment. They feel fresh, strong and fashion-forward. If you’re tempted, now’s the time to chop it like it’s hot.”
How to wear it: Keep it sleek with shine spray for evening or add matte texture for daytime. Short hair highlights your bone structure — and your earrings — better than anything else this Christmas.
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