- This winter, it's all about saving time with low-maintenance hairstyles that still look polished (hello, textured bobs and effortless updos)
- Warm up your look with subtle winter hair colors that flatter every skin tone
- Instantly elevate any outfit using trending accessories like chrome clips and striped barrettes
While I hate almost everything about the winter months, like sunsets before 5 p.m. and freezing temps that exacerbate my dry skin, there *is* one element of the cold weather that I genuinely appreciate: the ability to pull off any hair look. With zero humidity to sabotage my bouncy blowouts, and no sun or chlorine to fade my color, winter is the perfect season to play around with new hairstyles.
So, whether you're looking for a low-maintenance cut or you're hunting for some new hair accessories (which would be the perfect item to add to your Christmas list, btw) I rounded up all the best winter hair trends for your holiday festivities and beyond. From textured bobs to striped sweater hair clips, these are the best winter hair trends of 2025.
Chrome Accessories
Our hair accessories are pretty much doubling as jewelry these days, and chrome-finish clips and pins are going to be everywhere this winter. I've long been a gold jewelry devotee, but I fear these sculptural and mirror-esque elements have been catching my eye recently. And they'll look especially festive, adorning my strands for my upcoming holiday parties.
Emi Jay Hair Pin
Lelet NY Tasha Claw Clip
The Textured Bob
Bobs dominated the heads of celebs for much of 2025, and for a low-maintenance winter cut, the textured bob is where it's at. The style is effortless because your dimensions and layers do the work, while the short length still looks elevated and put together for everyday wear. If you're looking for some celeb bob inspo, we're especially loving Ariana Greenblatt and Sydney Sweeney's layered bobs.
Intentional Updos
These intentional updos might look messy and effortless, and that's exactly the point. Instead of spending time perfectly slicking and smoothing your ponytail, pinning up a tousled bun with some loose layers or bangs is the ultimate winter look. I will be attempting this chic style for our office holiday party along with some cute clips or a pony cuff.
Toasty Brown Hair
If you want to switch up your brunette without committing to full-on orange or red, try this in-between shade. It sits right between orange and brown, giving your hair a toasty, caramel-y hue that looks perfectly warm for winter.
Striped Accessories
Striped sweaters are an unfailing winter staple, and striped hair accessories are also taking over for the cold months ahead. They're the perfect cozy accessory to amp up any outfit—whether it's a barrette, claw clip, or headband, the patterned options are endless.
Chunks Suki Claw in Charlotte
Free People Cool Crew Soft Headband
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Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about all the best hair trends and products. She's a pro when it comes to styling hair, and has interviewed some of the biggest celeb hairstylists out there.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
