10 Cute Thanksgiving Hairstyles to Try This Year (and When to Book Yours)

Thanksgiving is about family, food and that one cousin who insists on taking a group photo every 20 minutes. Between brining the turkey and finding the good serving dishes, your hair is probably last on the list. We get it!

At Salon de Allure, we’ve seen every kind of holiday plan walk through our doors in Ennis, TX, from the host juggling three side dishes to the guest driving to Grandma’s in Waxahachie. Here are 10 cute Thanksgiving hairstyles for every hair type and every kind of day, plus our stylists’ timeline for booking your salon visit before the holiday rush.

Best for: medium to long hair, family photos

Big, soft, shiny waves are the little black dress of holiday hair. They look polished at the table and amazing in photos, and they still look good after you’ve hugged 14 relatives. Ask for a professional blowout a day or two before and your waves will hold through dessert

Best for: long hair, hosts who’ll be in the kitchen

You’re cooking, you’re serving, you’re running back and forth. A loose, textured low bun keeps your hair off your face (and out of the gravy!) and still looks effortlessly put together. Pull out a few face-framing pieces to soften it.

Best for: all lengths, a dressier dinner

Smooth, glass-like hair is modern, classic and very easy to wear. If frizz usually wins this time of year, a smoothing treatment like a Brazilian Blowout can make sleek styles last for weeks, not hours.

Best for: medium to long hair, casual gatherings

Twist the top section back, pin it, and let the rest fall loose. It’s pretty without trying too hard, and it shows off highlights or dimensional color beautifully.

Best for: long hair, all-day events

A braid wrapped around your head is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it style. It works for church in the morning, the big meal at noon and football in the backyard after. Bonus: it looks cozy with a chunky sweater.

Best for: shoulder-length hair, photos

A few soft curls around your face brighten your whole look on camera. Pair them with a fresh haircut that adds face-framing layers and you’ll love every picture your aunt posts.

Best for: short hair

Short hair can be the easiest holiday hair of all. A sharp bob with a smooth, slightly bent finish looks chic and takes minutes to style. Book a trim about a week before, so the shape is crisp but not “just cut.”

Best for: curly and coily hair

Let your curls be the star! A hydrating treatment and a good definition routine give you bouncy, frizz-free curls that last through the whole day. A light shine spray right before photos finishes the look.

Best for: medium to long hair, busy moms

Smooth it back, wrap a small piece of hair around the hair tie and pin it. It’s fast, it lifts your face, and it stays in place while you chase kids around the yard. Want a fuller pony? Extensions add length and volume in one appointment.

Best for: any length, the “I want to feel fancy” crowd

Loose glam curls plus a salon gloss give you that rich, reflective shine that looks incredible in candlelight. A gloss also refreshes tone if your color has faded since summer.

When to Book Your Salon Visit Before Thanksgiving

• About 2 weeks before (Nov 10 to 14): haircuts, color, root touch-ups and highlights. Color settles beautifully in a week or two, and cuts lose that “just trimmed” look.
• 3 to 5 days before: a gloss, deep conditioning treatment or blowout.
• The day before: event styles, updos and braids for your big day.

Pro Tip: Book Your Next Visit Before You Leave the Chair

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