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8 holiday hair ideas for every occasion

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Soft and curly

This is really an every day wow look. Natural curly and kinky hair can hold interesting angles really well, so don't be boring. Try something new, like maybe going more triangular with your 'fro shape. Poof it up throughout the night for some added bounce.

Read: What is a swirlkous and should you be using it?

Pony

A braided ponytail is the perfect dinner look. Wear this to a Tinder date or dinner dinner with your bae as it's the perfect combo of sophisticated and fun.

Low ponies are ideal for clubbing as it keeps the hair out of your face when you're dancing. So stop doing that Ariana Grande sky-high pony (unless you have hair that resembles that of Rapunzel) and rather go low-low-low-low...

Beach babe hair

Is it a friendly golden retriever? No it's Gigi Hadid! She has certainly stolen the tousled hair crown from Blake Lively and is currently the new golden haired fox of the red carpet and ramp.

Opt for beach hair, at the beach. Oh, and basically everywhere else. It's everything.

Read: Flowing waves might just be your summer go-to party 'do

Buns

A baby bun is a sweet vibe for picnics and daytime fun. It works well with mid-length and long hair. It gives it that relaxed feel you associate with a top knot, yet neck-covering tresses are still revealed. Use a curling tool to keep this style on point.

Top knots are the ultimate student hair. And because our beach hair doesn't always resemble Gigi Hadid's mane, opt for the high-high bun.

Slick AF

Straighten those locks for New Year's parties or that long-awaited date with the hottie from your gym. Just remember the heat protector, girls!

Slicked back hair might be an out-of-ocean fall-back, but the wet look is still epic for balmy party nights. Don't wet your hair completely - wait until it's at least 50% dry before running a conditioner through your hair and straightening it using a flat iron.

Chop it

Whether you opt for a mullet-style hair makeover, a pixie cut or shaved head; shorter hair in summer is like ice in Antarctica - essential.

Braids

Tiny braids placed in unexpected places are ideal for sundowners - as it's still light enough to identify your creative braiding skills.

Go wild and place them underneath your top knot or create a tiny braid crown.

Bangs

Nothing says summer love child like a straight bang with messy hair. If you are a festival babe, consider a fringe that's not too neat. It can be straight as a ruler, but mess it up by doing minimal styling.

Read: 5 things to consider before getting bangs

Images: Getty

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