15 Holiday Hairstyles with Sparkly Clips and Velvet Bows

Hi, I’m Sophie Marlowe. Let’s find a holiday look that feels like you, with clear choices and practical details to guide your shopping.

Sparkly clips and velvet bows work best when they finish a hairstyle that already feels secure. Start with the ponytail, bun or loose texture you enjoy, then use an accessory to give it a holiday detail.

This edit includes 15 options to compare, with practical shopping details to help you choose. Start with the features that matter to your routine, then keep the finishing touches focused.

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If you would like help choosing a coordinated outfit, hair and nails for your plans, Find My Look gives you a place to start. Pick the details you enjoy, then use this guide to narrow your shopping choices.

Choose a look before buying accessories: our Christmas party hairstyles for short hair and Christmas party hairstyles for medium hair show different ways to work with your available length.

Start With Your Length, Texture and Routine

Decide whether you need an accessory, a structural fastening or a styling tool. Decorative clips do not always hold a whole hairstyle. For heated tools, check US voltage and the manufacturer’s directions; use heat protection as directed and keep hot surfaces away from skin.

1. Low Ponytail with a Burgundy Bow

 

Tie over an elastic and smooth the crown gently. Check bow scale so it balances the ponytail rather than hiding it.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Tie over an elastic and smooth the crown gently.

Sophie’s Tip: Test comfort and grip before wearing the item for a full evening.

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2. Loose Waves with a Crystal Side Clip

 

Add the clip above the ear after the waves cool. A secure clasp matters more than the number of decorative stones.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Add the clip above the ear after the waves cool.

Sophie’s Tip: Keep the structural fastening separate from the decorative finishing touch.

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3. Half-Up Twist with an Emerald Bow

 

Join two side sections at the back. Check closure depth for the amount of hair you plan to gather.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Join two side sections at the back.

Sophie’s Tip: Choose one main accessory so the hairstyle still feels balanced.

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4. Low Bun with Pearl-Look Pins

 

Secure the bun first, then place decorative pins. Do not rely on ornament pins alone to carry the bun’s weight.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Secure the bun first, then place decorative pins.

Sophie’s Tip: Check dimensions before ordering instead of judging scale from a model photo.

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5. French Twist with a Gold Comb

 

Pin the twist and insert the comb at its seam. Check that the comb teeth are smooth and do not scrape.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Pin the twist and insert the comb at its seam.

Sophie’s Tip: Use the item as directed and remove any fastening that pulls or presses.

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6. Curly Half-Up Style with a Velvet Scrunchie

 

Gather loosely and leave curls around the face. Choose an elastic that holds without pulling painfully.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Gather loosely and leave curls around the face.

Sophie’s Tip: Test comfort and grip before wearing the item for a full evening.

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7. Braided Ponytail with a Red Ribbon

 

Tie ribbon at the braid’s top or weave a short length through. Keep tails clear of open flames and moving objects.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Tie ribbon at the braid’s top or weave a short length through.

Sophie’s Tip: Keep the structural fastening separate from the decorative finishing touch.

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8. Sleek Bun with a Silver Barrette

 

Place the accessory just above the bun. A heavy barrette may need an extra anchor section.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Place the accessory just above the bun.

Sophie’s Tip: Choose one main accessory so the hairstyle still feels balanced.

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9. Soft Bob with Mini Pearl Clips

 

Use a small clip on one side. Fine hair may benefit from a lighter accessory instead of a large one.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Use a small clip on one side.

Sophie’s Tip: Check dimensions before ordering instead of judging scale from a model photo.

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10. High Ponytail with a Champagne Bow

 

Attach above the ponytail base. Check whether the clip can close over your chosen section.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Attach above the ponytail base.

Sophie’s Tip: Use the item as directed and remove any fastening that pulls or presses.

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11. Natural Curls with Gold Star Pins

 

Place pins in supported side sections. Remove pins gently rather than pulling them through curls.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Place pins in supported side sections.

Sophie’s Tip: Test comfort and grip before wearing the item for a full evening.

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12. Half-Up Braid with a Burgundy Barrette

 

Clip across the joined braid ends. Check the accessory width against the braid size.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Clip across the joined braid ends.

Sophie’s Tip: Keep the structural fastening separate from the decorative finishing touch.

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13. Loose Chignon with Crystal-Look Pins

 

Add accents after securing the chignon. Avoid sharp decoration edges near the neck.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Add accents after securing the chignon.

Sophie’s Tip: Choose one main accessory so the hairstyle still feels balanced.

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14. Straight Hair with a Black Velvet Headband

 

Keep lengths smooth and let the band provide contrast. Test pressure and comfort before the event.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Keep lengths smooth and let the band provide contrast.

Sophie’s Tip: Check dimensions before ordering instead of judging scale from a model photo.

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15. Side-Swept Waves with a Silver Comb

 

Anchor the swept side before inserting the comb. A comb needs grip from the hairstyle, not just decorative appeal.

Choose around the amount of hair the item needs to hold or style. Product dimensions, fastening and instructions matter more than the decorative photo, particularly when your hair is fine, very dense or layered.

Best For: Anchor the swept side before inserting the comb.

Sophie’s Tip: Use the item as directed and remove any fastening that pulls or presses.

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Try the Whole Hairstyle Before the Party

Practice with the actual accessory rather than a substitute. Put on your coat, turn your head and sit against a chair to find any uncomfortable pressure points. Check the back with a second mirror, then decide where a spare pin or elastic would be useful. Leave the front as relaxed as you enjoy; a festive style does not need every short piece pulled tightly into place.

Before You Buy

Start with the routine you or the gift recipient actually use. Check sizing, grip, tool compatibility and instructions, then choose one useful addition. For gifts, a returnable accessory can be a more flexible choice than a styling tool that needs an exact match to existing equipment.

Final Thoughts

Choose the hairstyle or useful accessory first, then shop for the task it needs to do. Your available length, texture and usual routine are better starting points than a decorative photograph. A familiar style with one thoughtful detail can feel just as festive as a more elaborate finish.

For a festive look that works with natural texture, explore Christmas hairstyles for curly and coily hair.

Choose accessories around a hairstyle from our Christmas party hairstyles for medium hair.

To coordinate the accessory with your clothes, browse Christmas party outfits with matching hair and nails.

Already have a dress, top or accessory you want to wear? Complete My Look can help you explore the hair, nails and finishing pieces around it. Start with that favorite piece and build from there.