Holiday Party Hairstyles for Hair Extensions in Denver
Holiday Party Hairstyles for Hair Extensions
Holiday season means extra plans, photos, and events and it’s the perfect time to make your hair feel special. If you wear hair extensions, you already have the best starting point for glamorous, photo-ready looks. Extensions add length, density, and versatility, allowing stylists (and you at home) to achieve fuller waves, braided crowns, polished updos, and long, wrapped ponytails that stay put through dancing and outdoor photos. In this guide we’ll walk through five festive styles that work exceptionally well with extensions, explain how to prepare your extensions for styling, and give clear, salon-tested step-by-step instructions written in paragraph form so anyone can recreate the looks at home.
Before you style extensions for a party
Before you pick up a curling iron or start braiding, preparation is the single most important step. Wash and condition extensions with a sulphate-free, hydrating shampoo and conditioner to restore moisture and remove product buildup. Towel-dry gently and apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner to lengths and ends while avoiding bonds, tapes, or wefts. For any heat styling, use a heat protectant spray applied from mid-length to ends, then fully dry your hair. If your extensions were recently moved up or reinstalled, make sure bonds are dry and secure before heavy styling. Finally, brush carefully with a loop or extension-safe brush, starting at the tips and working up to the roots, to detangle without stressing the attachment points. Doing this prep will keep your style smooth and reduce slippage or tangling during the party.
1. Classic Hollywood Waves
Best for: Hand-tied wefts, keratin bond extensions, tape-ins
Holiday vibe: Elegant, timeless, red-carpet glam
Hollywood waves are the ultimate holiday-party favorite. They create a glossy, sculpted look that blends beautifully with long extensions while adding movement and shine.
Why it works for extensions:
The uniform curl pattern helps extensions and natural hair merge seamlessly, and the polished finish makes even older extensions look refreshed.
How to Create Hollywood Waves (Step-by-Step):
Brush your hair smooth and apply a heat protectant.
Curl 1-inch sections away from your face using a large barrel iron.
Keep all curls going in the same direction for each side of your head.
Pin each curl and let them cool for 10–15 minutes.
Remove pins and gently brush through to form soft sculpted waves.
Finish with shine spray to enhance the glossy effect.
2. Half-Up Holiday Bow Style
Best for: Medium-to-long extensions
Holiday vibe: Cute, festive, playful
A hair bow is adorable, whimsical, and — surprisingly — easy to create. With extensions, your bow looks fuller and more defined.
Why it works for extensions:
Extensions add volume and structure, making the bow shape hold better.
How to Create a Half-Up Bow (Step-by-Step):
Gather the top half of your hair and secure it with an elastic.
Pull the ponytail halfway through the elastic on the last loop to create a loop.
Split the loop into two sections to form the bow “sides.”
Take the remaining tail, pull it over the middle to create the bow center, and pin underneath.
Gently shape the bow and smooth flyaways.
3. Sleek High Ponytail With Holiday Sparkle
Best for: Keratin bonds (K-tips), tape-ins, ponytail extensions
Holiday vibe: Clean, modern, dramatic
A sleek high pony paired with holiday accessories — like rhinestone pins or velvet ribbons — is a showstopper for any event.
Why it works for extensions:
Extensions add density and length so your pony looks full, smooth, and ultra-polished.
How to Create a Sleek High Pony (Step-by-Step):
Brush hair upward and apply smoothing serum or gel.
Gather hair at the crown and secure tightly with an elastic.
Wrap a small piece of hair around the base to hide the band.
Straighten the ponytail for a sleek finish.
Add festive accessories for extra glam.
4. Soft Romantic Low Bun
Best for: All extension types
Holiday vibe: Chic, elegant, effortless
A loose, low holiday bun gives “soft luxury” energy — perfect for winter weddings, formal dinners, or candle-lit gatherings.
Why it works for extensions:
Extensions add structure and fullness, allowing the bun to look bigger and more textured.
How to Create a Romantic Low Bun (Step-by-Step):
Curl your hair loosely to add texture.
Gather hair into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic.
Twist the ponytail into a loose bun and pin it.
Pull out a few face-framing pieces for softness.
Add a pearl or crystal comb for a festive finish.
5. Voluminous Blowout With Extension Lift
Best for: Wefts, tape-ins, keratin bonds
Holiday vibe: Luxurious, glam, “effortlessly expensive”
The holiday blowout never disappoints — big volume, soft bounce, and tons of movement. Extensions make it even more dramatic and long-lasting.
Why it works for extensions:
Hair extensions add lift at the roots and fullness through the ends, giving you that salon-worthy bounce.
How to Create a Bouncy Blowout (Step-by-Step):
Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair.
Rough dry to 80% dry.
Use a round brush to smooth hair and create curl at the ends.
Roll each section up and clip to cool.
Release, shake, and mist with flexible-hold spray.
Common party problems & How to Fix It
If your pony starts to droop, a hidden elastic and a few discreet pins into your natural hair will restore lift. If curls fall flat, spritz a salt-free texturizing spray at the roots and scrunch with fingers to reactivate body. If a weave or tape starts to peek in an updo, tuck a small flower, pin or skinny scarf over the area to camouflage while you finish the evening. For static, lightly mist a leave-in conditioner to control flyaways; never rub oils at the roots as this will show in photos and may loosen attachments.
Aftercare Post-Party — How to keep styles and extensions healthy after heavy wear
After a night out, remove pins and loosen styles as soon as possible to avoid tangles forming overnight. Use a gentle detangling spray and brush from ends to roots to release any small knots, and if you’ll wash the hair within 24 hours, choose a sulfate-free shampoo and a deep-conditioning mask to replenish moisture lost to heat and environmental stress. For bonded or taped extensions, ensure bonds are dry and check for any slippage; schedule a maintenance move-up if you notice any visible gaps. Keep styling to a minimum for 48 hours following heavy product use or heat, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction that can matt extension hair.
Styling Safety for Extensions — What to avoid and why
To protect both your natural hair and the extensions, avoid applying heavy oils or conditioners directly at the bonds or tape lines as these can cause slippage. Keep heat tools under 350°F (175°C) when possible and always use a heat protectant. Do not sleep with wet styled hair; moisture trapped against bonds or tapes can weaken adhesives and encourage matting. Finally, avoid high, tight hairstyles that place excessive tension on attachment points — if you want height, use padding methods or a light backcomb to create lift instead of pulling tightly at the roo
Where to Book — Professional help for party-ready extensions in Denver
For a guaranteed party-ready finish and to ensure your extensions are safely styled, book a holiday styling session with a certified extension specialist. Our salon offers pre-party styling, maintenance move-ups, and quick touch-ups to make sure extensions look seamless and secure. A professional can also recommend exact products matched to your extension type to preserve longevity and vibrancy.