Festive Ways To Style A Bob For The Holidays

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Short haircuts have remained super trendy through fall 2025, so we can expect to see plenty of bobs around the holiday table. But, because the chin-length cut is on the shorter side, it's easy to feel limited when it comes to styling options. That's especially true if you want to make a big, festive statement at holiday parties, while taking in the sights of a Christmas market, or even just while spending time at home with loved ones.

But we're here to prove there are plenty of ways you can dress up a bob. And that includes season-appropriate styles no matter what you celebrate as the year draws to a close. If you're looking for a quick and simple hack to make your 'do look more done (because we don't all have hours to spend on our hair, especially around the holidays) or a bolder, semi-permanent style that will provide sparkle for days, we've got the festive bob look for you.

Who said the sparkle is just for the tree? Silver, green, or red tinsel is one of the easiest ways to bring festive flair to your bob.  The process is like installing hair extensions, as the strands are usually beaded into your natural hair. You can easily do this yourself with the SuCoo Hair Tinsel Kit or the HandWig Hair Tinsel Tools Kit. Best of all, they can last up to several weeks, allowing you to wear themChristmas to New Year. And, yes, even adults can rock the hair tinsel trend.

Adding a clip-in bow to your bob is one of the easiest ways to tap into the holiday spirit. Start by dividing your tresses into two horizontal sections and add a hair tie to keep the top half in place, smoothing down the crown for a sleek look. Then, clip a large bow over the hair tie. The VOBOBE Hair Bow Clip pack includes red, green, and gold bows for the season, while the Seiolieliou Hair Bows pack includes trendier winter colors for a subtler aesthetic that'll work for Thanksgiving.

A glamorous, curly bob with a sparkly headband screams holiday party. Best of all, it's so easy to accomplish at home. Use your favorite heatless curls hack to create a textured 'do and thrown on a chunky headband that packs a punch. The Totelux Christmas Glitter Headband will bring sparkly glamour, blending with blond hair or contrasting with brunette. If you really want to go all out for Christmas, the HIFANMM's Christmas Headband offers an option that will really get you into the festive spirit.

Ribbons scream festive and can make a great addition to a bob. Take a small section of hair either side of your face and secure a hair tie around three quarters of the way down. Separate the strand into two above the hair tie and push the bottom of the hair through the space. Next, take your ribbon and slide it through the gap on both sides, and simply tie a bow at the back of your head. Adorable and easy, and it looks best with textured hair.

Space buns add a fun, youthful touch to an ordinary straight-across bob for the holidays. Simply divide your hair in two horizontal sections and create two buns on the top of your head. Secure them with a barely there hair tie (or bobby pins if you need a little extra hold). To make this look as camp as the holidays, over each bun, place one of Issly's Colorful Pom Hair Ties for a New Year sparkle or a Green Jumbo Shimmer Scrunchie from Motique for a Christmas vibe.

Transform your hair into a literal present by creating a bow-like braid on your crown.  Begin by taking a small front section around the forehead. On the right side, tie a clear hair tie around a small section of hair a couple of centimeters away from the root. Split the hair before the tie in two and push the bottom section through the gap. Then take another section and repeat the process, incorporating a little more hair each time. Fan out each section and add a small, metallic clip (like the CWJCYTNSN Small Hair Clips or the Camila Paris French Clips) over each tie.

There's no reason you can't do a cute up-do for the holidays with a bob. Divide your tresses into a top and bottom section and secure the top with a hair tie, pulling the hair halfway through the tie to create a bun-like effect. Do the same for the bottom section. Then tie a festive scrunchie around both small buns. The Christmas Plaid Hair Scrunchies from Naibirdr or Motique's Red Jumbo Velvet Scrunchie will work, offering an outside the box way to have fun with short hair.

For a joyful bob look that will work with almost all hair textures, start with your hair in a center part. From there, create three small, horizontal sections either side of the forehead and secure them with small, invisible hair ties. All that's left to do then is add multiple silver hair clips, such as the QIUTIMIY Small Hair Clips or the MHDGG Metal Hair Claw Clips Set, over each hair tie for a '90s-inspired look ideal for an office or New Year party.

One of the simplest way to dress up your bob for the yuletide season is with two small, clip-in bows. If your texture is naturally straight, begin by taking rollers to your locks to form loose curls and securing a two small sections on the top with a hair tie. Finish by clipping a  festive-colored bow (try the Glitter Satin Hair Bows Clips from TEBIEKOY or the YONOY Mini Cute Bow Hair Clips) over the tie for an adorable look perfect for a day watching holiday movies.