The holidays are here. And whether you’re still trying to hold out or have already succumb to the Pumpkin Spice season, now’s the perfect time to start planning hairstyles for the holidays. Whether your clients are on the hunt for a new color, cut or style — we’re detailing the top holiday hairstyles below and the multi-tasking product to complete any finish. From glamorous to effortless, there's a holiday look for every occasion. The catch? Prepping hair now is essential to staying ahead of the holiday rush and ensuring hair is healthy enough to make it through the season unfazed.
The Top Holiday Hair Trends for 2024
The Colors
Most of us will find requests that fall into the brunette category this year. From medium brown to deep chocolate — these are our favorites.
Chocolate Brunette
Fall and winter are the ideal time to lean into the brunette category. Whether you’re touching up greys or toning down highlights, an all over rich chocolate brunette shade hits differently this season. For a quick transformation, non-progressive permanent color that helps prevent over-processing Wella Professionals Koleston Xpress is the ideal in-salon service to deliver up to 100% grey coverage in just 10 minutes.
Golden Hour Hair
While the holidays will always hold a special place for dimensional blondes, this season many of those clients are embracing a warmer or deeper tone, like Golden Hour Bronde. A shade that wavers between blonde and brunette, it has the power to enhance a lit-from-within glow that’s perfect for the festivities. To create this gorgeous hue, a combination of Wella Professionals Koleston Xpress, Blondorplex and Shinefinity was used. We love pairing Koleston Xpress with Shinefinity for their abilty to add incredible coverage and shine instantly.
The Styles
Micro Bob
The bob is taking a walk on the even shorter side this season and losing a few inches. While the finished length will be determined based on your hair type, texture and lifestyle — this shorter than ever classic cut is the ideal way to make a splash this season. For even more impact, pair this bold cut with vibrant shade to really stand out.
Soft Fringe
Call it 70s fringe or peek-a-boo bangs, fringes with a soft finish are taking over in a big way this season. Offering a great way to create softness around the face and even enhance your haircolor, expect bangs of all shapes and lengths to take on soft finishes with expert blends.
The Care
Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue ($35.00)
Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue is your holiday hair savior. This luxurious spray delivers effective results to repair hair damage in just 90 seconds¹ for 99% less breakage² and 12x smoother hair³. As the quickest and most effective way to repair hair, this is a must-have throughout the year and especially during the busy holiday season. ¹When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue, ² When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue. Instrumental test versus non-conditioning shampoo, ³Vs. non-conditioning shampoo.