20 Cool Winter Hairstyles for Moms | Cozy & Stylish Cold-Weather Looks

Winter is such a fun time to try new hairstyles. Whether you’re heading out to Christmas markets with relaxed, loose waves or glamming up for an office party with a chic up-do, this season calls for a little hair magic.

Our Cloud Nine experts have rounded up step-by-step ideas to help you create beautiful winter looks at home using our gentle, hair-loving styling tools. From effortless waves to sleek styles, get ready to find your perfect festive hairstyle.

Retro Curls

Retro curls bring a touch of vintage charm to any winter occasion. Apply curl cream to damp hair, twist your hair into a loose bun, and secure it with pins. Leave it overnight, then shake out your curls in the morning.

Finish with hairspray to keep your soft waves full of bounce and shape throughout the day.

Half-Up Bun

The half-up bun works on all hair types and lengths and looks best with a bit of relaxed texture, making it perfect for chilly, breezy winter days. Section off the top half of your hair and twist it into a bun at the crown of your head.

Secure with pins and mist a strong hold hairspray to keep it in place while keeping the rest of your hair soft and natural.

Christmas Curls

For full, bouncy curls perfect for the festive season, the Cloud Nine Curling Wand is your go-to. It works beautifully on all hair types and helps create glamorous curls without frizz.

With Variable Temperature Control, you can adjust the heat to suit your hair, ensuring smooth, shiny results every time.
Step 1: Prep your hair with Magical Quick Dry Potion for heat protection.
Step 2: Divide your hair into small sections. Thinner sections give more defined curls.
Step 3: Wrap each section around the wand, curling away from your face for a natural look.
Step 4: Let the curls cool before touching them.
Step 5: Finish with a light mist of flexible hold hairspray for soft, long-lasting curls.
For more ideas, check out Cloud Nine’s guide on creating curls for every hair type.

Braids

Braids are a timeless protective style that help prevent breakage during the cold months while keeping your look put-together. If you are new to braiding, check out the Davines guide on how to braid hair for easy, step-by-step tips.

Braids keep strands tucked away from harsh winter winds, work beautifully for both casual days and festive gatherings, and are easy to customize with clips, ribbons, or other fun accessories.

Polished Ponytail

A polished ponytail is sleek, easy, and elegant perfect for any occasion and flattering for all hair lengths.
Step 1: Start with clean, dry hair and spray Magical Quick Dry Potion for shine and protection.
Step 2: Straighten your hair with the Original Iron until it’s smooth from root to tip.
Step 3: Brush your hair back into a high or low ponytail using the Luxury Dressing Brush and secure it with a hair tie. For a refined finish, take a small piece of hair and wrap it around the base to hide the tie, then pin it in place.
Step 4: Smooth away any flyaways with a touch of Magical Remedy.
Step 5: Use hairspray if you want a little extra hold.

Twisted Updo

This elegant twisted updo is versatile, secure, and perfect for any winter event. Start by parting your hair down the middle, then gather it into a low bun and secure with pins or a claw clip.

Finish with a brushable hairspray to smooth flyaways and hold your style in place all day or night.

Festive Fringe

With the holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time to refresh your look with a voluminous, face-framing curtain fringe. Whether you’re heading to a Christmas party or a cozy dinner, this playful style adds instant charm.
Step 1: Begin with clean, dry hair and apply Magical Quick Dry Potion for heat protection and shine.
Step 2: Dry the rest of your hair using the Airshot Pro, then use a round brush to wrap your fringe around.
Step 3: Hold the dryer over the brush and gently roll it down from the root to create lift and bounce.
Step 4: For added volume, use the Wide Iron by bringing your fringe toward the center of your face and gliding it down while turning outwards to curl away from your face.
Step 5: Pin your fringe up and leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes to cool. Finish with a bit of hairspray or serum to keep it soft and polished all day.

High Pony

A sleek high ponytail is a classic winter look that works for everything from a casual day out to a holiday party. Gather your hair at the crown of your head and secure it tightly with a hair tie.

Smooth flyaways with a little shine serum or hairspray for that polished, effortless finish.

Soft, Voluminous Waves

Soft waves bring life and texture to mid-length hair, making them the perfect match for cozy winter scarves and coats. You can easily create this romantic, windswept look with the Cloud Nine Curling Wand.
Step 1: Prep your hair with Magical Quick Dry Potion to protect it from heat. Its nourishing ingredients help strengthen your strands while locking in moisture.
Step 2: Divide your hair into small sections and wrap each one around the Curling Wand.
Step 3: Hold for a few seconds before releasing to form soft waves. Continue until your whole head is done.
Step 4: Lightly tousle your hair with your fingers for a relaxed finish.
Step 5: Mist a texturising spray over your hair to keep the waves in place all day.

Textured Half-Up, Half-Down

This half-up, half-down look is great for festive parties or casual winter outings. Add texture and movement with the Wide Iron.
Step 1: Spray Magical Quick Dry Potion to protect your hair while styling. If your hair is curly or coily, blow-dry it straight first with the Airshot Pro.
Step 2: Use the Wide Iron to add waves to the bottom half of your hair for texture, and tease the crown for volume.
Step 3: Section off the top half of your hair and secure it with a clip or hair tie.
Step 4: Loosen a few face-framing strands for a soft, relaxed feel.
Step 5: Finish with sparkly accessories like clips or pins to add a little holiday shine.

Sleek, Straight and Shiny

Sleek, straight hair reflects those twinkling Christmas lights beautifully, making it a chic choice for any winter celebration. The Wide Iron helps you get that flawless, glass-like finish.
Step 1: Spray Magical Potion all over your hair for moisture and heat protection.
Step 2: If you have curly or coily hair, blow-dry it straight first using the Airshot Pro.
Step 3: Section your hair and run the Wide Iron from root to tip. The 1.5-inch mineral-infused plates and Revive Mode technology reduce heat exposure and speed up the process.
Step 4: Tuck your hair neatly behind your ears for a polished touch.
Step 5: Finish with a small amount of Magical Remedy for nourishment and shine.

Shag Haircut

A shag haircut adds texture, body, and movement, which helps fight winter flatness. Ask your stylist for choppy, layered cuts that create volume.

Use a texturizing product to define the shape, then let your hair air dry or use a diffuser for a naturally tousled look that feels relaxed and full of life.

Messy Top Knot

The messy top knot is perfect for cozy winter days when you want to look stylish without much effort.
Step 1: Rub a little Magical Remedy between your palms and run your hands through your hair to smooth and prep it.
Step 2: Gather your hair into a high ponytail. It works beautifully on straight, wavy, or curly hair.
Step 3: Twist the ponytail into a loose bun and secure it with bobby pins or a hair tie.
Step 4: Gently pull a few strands loose around your face for that soft, undone vibe.
Step 5: Pair your look with a chunky scarf and a comfy sweater for the ultimate winter style.

Natural Air-Dried Curls

Winter’s low humidity makes it the perfect season to embrace your natural curls. Start by washing with a sulfate-free shampoo and a lightweight conditioner.

Apply curl gel to soaking wet hair, then gently scrunch using a microfiber towel to remove excess water. Clip your roots while drying to add lift and volume.

Top Knot

A top knot is a quick, stylish go-to for busy winter mornings. Add a little dry shampoo for extra grip, then gather your hair into a high ponytail. Wrap it into a bun, secure it with pins, and pull out a few strands to frame your face.

This look is effortless yet polished and works perfectly with cozy winter outfits.

Bouncy Blow-Dry

Getting that soft, bouncy blow-dry look has never been easier, and it always feels timeless.
Step 1: Start by towel drying your hair after washing and spritz a heat protectant like Magical Quick Dry Potion.
Step 2: Let your hair air dry until it’s about 80% dry, then divide it into medium to large sections.
Step 3: Using the Airshot Pro hair dryer and a round brush, roll each section up to the roots and slowly glide it down while curling inward.
Step 4: Once dry, wrap each section around your fingers, pin it up with clips, and leave it for about 20 minutes to cool and hold the curl.
Step 5: Remove the clips, brush through gently with the Luxury Dressing Brush, and add a light mist of hairspray for smooth, glossy bounce.
For curly or coily hair, lightly glide the Contouring Wide Iron through your strands before pinning. This helps create a softer, more polished blow-dry finish.

Knotted Ponytail

This chic knotted ponytail looks intricate but is surprisingly simple to do. Divide your hair into two equal sections, cross one over the other, and tie them into a single knot.

Secure the ends with a hair tie and wrap a small strand around it to hide the elastic. It’s a quick, elegant style that keeps hair sleek and neat through the cold.

The Polished Low Bun

This look is classic and elegant, perfect for moving from a day at the office to an evening out.
Step 1: Use the Original Iron to straighten your hair for a sleek base. If your hair is naturally curly or coily, first blow-dry it straight using the Airshot Pro and a spritz of Magical Quick Dry Potion.
Step 2: Create a clean center parting with the end of a tail comb.
Step 3: Pull your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck, then twist it into a bun.
Step 4: Secure the bun with bobby pins.
Step 5: Smooth any flyaways with a small amount of Magical Remedy for a neat, polished finish.

Blunt Bob

A blunt bob is a sleek, low-maintenance style that gives structure to limp winter hair. Ask your stylist for a straight, even edge to create fullness.

Keep your styling minimal and smooth, tucking the ends behind your ears for a clean, versatile finish that’s easy to maintain all season long.

Winter Waves

You don’t need summer to enjoy waves. They look especially pretty under a cozy hat or falling over a winter coat. Whether your hair is long, short, or mid-length, soft winter waves are easy to create with the Original Iron.
Step 1: Start with dry, brushed hair and spray Magical Quick Dry Potion for protection.
Step 2: Section your hair with clips, then take small to medium strands and shape them into an “S” pattern. Press each bend into the mineral-infused plates of the Original Iron.
Step 3: Work your way down each section, leaving small gaps between each wave.
Step 4: Repeat until your whole head is done.
Step 5: Add hairspray for light hold, then run your fingers through your waves to loosen them for a soft, effortless feel.
If your hair is thicker or longer, use the Wide Iron and its 1.5-inch plates to style faster and more evenly.