If bed-head's got you down, use the extra volume and texture to your advantage. Drag fingers through hair and tie into a ponytail for a chic, I-just-woke-up-looking-this-great style.

Braids are the perfect way to tame unwieldy locks. With a single long braid over your shoulder, you'll be more high-fashion than Heidi. 

Don't settle for the standard gym-ready ponytail. Tease hair at the crown and sweep hair back to create this sophisticated, one-step style.

Getting bored with a shorter style? Use bobby pins to wrap little twists and form a pretty faux bun. A texturizing paste will work wonders to keep it in place throughout the evening.

Farah Fawcett-worthy waves meet the millennium. A shorter cut and subtle ombré strands make them modern and fresh, but no less sexy.

The best of both worlds: short, face-framing layers are soft and forgiving, while a sleek ponytail in the back is polished and neat.

What's better than a classic knot at your nape? One that's slightly off-kilter: It's classic and a bit kooky—in a good way.

A French twist will channel Grace Kelly classic at a holiday soirée. If you're not as daring as Gwen, feel free to lay off the dramatic volume. Just pull hair into a ponytail, twist, and hold with bobby pins.

How to make a ponytail insta-seductive: pull it to the side and keep it low. Just add a little volumizer to the ends so that it doesn't fall flat.

The quickest fix of all: pinning bangs to the side. It's feminine and flattering, and, with an extra-sparkly bobby pin, you can show your holiday cheer at a festive fête.

Now that your hair is set, go get dressed in our favorite pieces for the holiday season.

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