Braids are the most popular hairstyles for the holidays, and not only usual braids but also braided hairstyles, updos and half updos. A braided updo is a perfect solution for many holiday parties, it’s long-lasting, comfortable in wearing and will keep you picture-perfect all night long. A braided updo will be a great idea for medium to long hair, though some braided updos can still be realized on short to medium hair, too. We’ve gathered the best braided options that don’t look too formal and will be appropriate for a party.
Braided Buns
A braided bun is a cool and catchy idea for a Christmas party. Just make a braid and wrap it to form a bun, and voila! The braid you make can be any, Dutch, fishtail, classic or any other. Accent your hairstyle with some bold bobby pins and hair pins.
a low bun with a braid wrapping it, with a sleek top, is a super chic and elegant idea for the holidays
a beautiful woven twisted low bun with pearl hair pins and waves down is a lovely and modern solution for a wedding
a braided low bun and braids on both sides of the head are a great and catchy holiday updo to rock at Christmas
a braided low bun plus a braided top look very chic and cool and such a hairstyle will catch all the eyes
a braided low updo with two buns is a cool idea if you hair is long enough, it looks cool and catchy
a low bun with a side braid and a bump for a whimsy take on a usual low bun hairstyle
a low bun with a large sided braid is a comfy and long-lasting hairstyle with a casual feel
a cool messy and curly low updo with a braided halo and some locks and curls down for an effortlessly chic look
a pretty low updo with a braided touch and a wavy and mess top is a cool solution for a Christmas look
a sleek low updo with a braided bun is a cool and modern interpretation of a traditional low bun or chignon
a sleek top plus a fishtail braid low bun is a cool and chic solution for a modern bridal shower look
a stunning braided updo with braids covering the whole head and a low bun plus some locks down is a catchy idea
a stylish braided low bun with a volume on top is a cool idea for long hair, it looks party-appropriate and lovely
a glam updo with a braid on top and a low bun accented with rhinestone hairpins is a cool and catchy idea for holidays
a braided updo with a wrapped bun and chunky braids on the sides of the head is a cool idea for the holidays
a pretty low twisted updo with a side fishtail braid and face-framing hair is cool
two voluminous braids with large low buns are a catchy and bold solution for a bold holiday look
a stylish updo with a double braided halo, a bump on op and a low bun plus waves framing the face is a cool idea for long hair
a fishtail side braided updo with a braided bun and some locks down is a creative idea for a boho look
an exquisite low bun with a braided halo and a voluminous top plus locks down is very chic
a braided updo with two twisted low buns and volume on top is a chic and stylish idea for a party look with a boho feel
a braided low bun with a sleek top and face-framing hair is a catchy and cool solution for a Christmas party
a Dutch braided bun with a bump on top and face-framing hair is a cool and catchy solution to rock
a pretty and messy braided low bun with twi side braids and hair down is a cool and catchy idea for a party look
a braided bun with a volumetric top is a cool solution for Christmas, it looks catchy and cool
a braided low bun with a sleek top will be a great solution for a holiday party look with a slight boho feel
a lovely updo with a bun and large braids on top, a bump and face-framing hair plus some gold glitter for an accent
Braided Chignons
A braided chignon is another updo to make, and it looks a bit more refined, elegant and somewhat vintage. Such a hairstyle looks better when it’s a bit messy, such French ‘je ne sais quoi’ charm. You may add some rhinestone touches to the hairstyle if you want but it will look great even without them.
a braided low updo with two side braids, a bump, a low bun and face-framing locks plus some beaded hair pieces
a classy braided updo with a sleek top is a cool and catchy idea even if your hair isn't look
a cool braided updo with a bump on top is a lovely solution for medium and long hair
a rustic low updo with a double braid and some locks down is a stylish idea for a catchy party look
a top knot with a braided back looks very unusual and eye-catchy, and face-framing hair accents the eyes
a simple braided low updo with a bump on top is a chic and catchy idea for a party look
<> at Salvatore Ferragamo on September 9, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
a braided low updo with some volume on top and some locks down is a chic and cool idea for any holiday party
Other Braided Updos
There are tons of other braided updos to choose from: braided halos with a bun, braided updos, side braids with buns and all other kids of braided updos are welcome to make your party look awesome. Accent them with ribbon, velvet bows, rhinestone and pearl hair pins and shiny bobby pins and enjoy the look.
a cool and laconic low updo with twists and a braid and a sleek top, waves framing the face is very elegant
a beautiful and simple braided low updo with a halo and some locks down is a chic and cool idea for a holiday party
a beautiful and whimsical updo with a loose braid on one side and star rhinestone hairpins is adorable
a beautiful braided low updo with a bump on top is a stylish idea for a more formal wedding, and it will also fit a boho look
a beautiful braided low updo with a volume on top and a black ribbon bow for a super elegant and girlish look
a beautiful braided updo with a sleek top, a gold leaf accent and statement earrings for a chic party look
a boho updo with braids and twists and some waves down plus a bump on top is a stylish and cool idea
a braided halo low updo with a volume on top, some waves down is a lovely idea for a boho look at the party
a braided updo with a loose halo and a bump on top is a cool and catchy idea for a holiday party
a braided updo with a volume on top and waves down is a lovely boho or just romantic hairstyle
a braided updo with a volume on top is a catchy and stylish idea for a boho or rustic look
a braided updo with a volumetric top is a catchy and chic idea not only for the holidays but also for other occasions
a creative and fun holiday updo with a large braid and red berries tucked in is a unique solution for the holidays
a curly top knot and braids on the sides is a lovely solution if you like braids and informal looks
a lovely updo with a small braided halo and a sleek top will do for medium to long and long hair
a low updo with a twisted and braided part plus a messy top and locks down is a chic idea for long hair
a messy and volumetric braidd updo for medium and long hair is a creative and catchy solution for a party
a messy diagonal braid updo with bangs and a rhinestone hair pin will be a catchy and cool hairstyle for the holidays
a stylish braided halo updo with a low bun and volume on top is a cool and chic idea for a holiday party
a tight braided updo will keep you picture-perfect all day long and it looks cool and boho-inspired
a top knot with a braid wrapping it and a volumetric top is a cool and catchy idea if you like knots and buns
a twisted updo with a braided halo is a catchy and stylish idea for a boho wedding
an updo with a loose braid on the side and a bump on top is a cool and catchy solution for a holiday party
an updo with a pretty fishtail braid halo and face-frmaing locks is a cool and bold idea for the ohlidays if you have long hair