The winter has its rhythm, the knitwear, the warm coffee in hands, the desire to have cozy but sophisticated hair that can help us overcome the winter. However, what is really new this year? What styles are easy, practical, and chic enough, yet have an air of magic? Protective braids, neat buns, and cute ponytails, I have collected certain ideas that will help you to make your cold-weather routine a bit brighter.
Ready to get in, there might be one of these that is the inspo you had no idea you needed.
High Braided Pony with Winter Charm
A smooth high ponytail that then turns into a thick braid is something eternal. It is sporty and cute, which is ideal on the days when you want a simple style that does not seem careless. The drawn-in crown highlights the facial features and the braid has a youthful feel. It is one of those simple but eye-catching looks that looks good all day, even with coats and scarfs.
I always have a smoothing serum in my pocket when I put on something like this, and the one that I love to keep the frizz at bay is the Treatment Original by Moroccanoil. A small shine will make the braid appear refined instead of disheveled in colder weather when the statics are uncontrollable. It also helps to make the process of moving the gym leggings into coffee-date sweater smooth.
Personally, I believe that this style has been defined as winter versatile. I have also heard stylists such as Justine Marjan suggest braids because of their protective quality also, they prevent hair breaking under a hat or a beanie which is an added advantage during dry seasons. And, frankly speaking, who does not like a hairstyle that is as hardworking as you are?
Low Twisted Bun with Sparkle Detail
This bun speaks of understated opulence. The hair is pushed down, and is twisted, and topped off with a jeweled clip-a little frost-kiss of an accent. It is fancy enough to serve at a holiday dinner and at the same time can be used on the daily life comfy occasions such as wrapping up with a scarf at the cafe. It is smooth, it is well-balanced and it is powerfully silent.
I have come to know that such polished buns require hydration to twist- dry strands do not twist. I would blow dry using Kérastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique. It also doubles up as a heat protection and this is ideal in the flat iron passes you are likely to require here.
In my case, a bun such as this always predetermines the mood. It is as though you are walking into a gallery opening or taking mulled wine at an outdoor market. And in fact, is it not good to have a hair style that is like jewelry in itself?
Textured Top Knot with Loose Strands
The unbuttoned-yet-buttoned appearance is continuing to be popular in winter. The style is also friendly with a high knot and easy texture, combined with a few soft pieces around the face. It is fun and pretty, as though you threw it up in a frenzy, but somehow landed on a street style blog.
I am swearing by Wave Spray by Ouai on this, it provides grip and the almost flawless look. The winter air is capable of flattening hair in a flash, and thus having a texture inbuilt makes the appearance stick. And it is so easy to do in medium effort: there is no need to spend hours curling it, just a bit of teasing and pinning.
Frankly speaking, this bun can be considered as the addition that makes every turtleneck sweater a little more stylish. No wonder celebrities tend to walk around wearing this style during cold seasons – it is cozy, but the hanging strands make the entire face softer. Is that not the equilibrium we are so desiring at this moment?
Voluminous Blonde Updo with Glam Finish
The season to get dramatic is winter and this thick blonde haircut is delivering. The mocked height, gentle swell of the bun, and the lightness of the tone in contrast to the darker garments screams holiday ready. It is a classy statement dress, the type of outfit that makes you feel taller as you are walking into a room.
To achieve such lift, I would use Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, which is not crunchy and therefore creates body. Even the blonde hair is brittle during winter, and thus when combined with Olaplex No.3 to make the hair stronger, the hair strands are satisfied.
This kind of hairstyle is confidence that I can wear in my case. I read an article by Chris Appleton discussing the power of big updos, and he is correct: they immediately create the mood. It is not always only about hair, but energy, and this updo exudes it.
Glossy Waves with Sleek Clip
Something so easy and classy about shiny mid-length waves pulled back with a daring clip. It is organized yet casual, and the loosely flowing lines have a natural softness. This type of style is really effective with medium hair and in case you want to have a balance between a polished and playful look.
To retain waves set in the colder months, I would resort to a light cream such as Bumble and Bumble Curl Defining Cream. It keeps the shape but not stiff and that is what is needed when you want the hair to flow with winter scarves and collars.
The appearance is as if it were the ideal warm-up dinner-party hair-just put together so that it seems something special, yet still adorable and informal. Frankly speaking, it evokes in me a powerful sense of seasonal aesthetic inspo, the type one would pin to their board during holiday events.
Ponytail with Curtain Bangs
The pony is high and the curtain bangs are soft and flirty, which is the epitome of fun and flirty winter styling. It is not overbearing but playful and provides structure but allows the bangs to frame the face. This has been shown to be particularly flattering to medium hair or longer hair, and it provides movement even when the rest is pulled back.
I would put my Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield on the ponytail, so the ends do not appear messy in the winter. And bangs? They never get tired of a round brush blow out and a spray of light hairspray to maintain that bounce.
