How to Make a Holiday Hair Hat: Easy DIY Christmas Party Tutorial | HERplace

Looking for something more exciting than another ugly Christmas sweater party? Say hello to the holiday hair hat—the festive, Instagram-worthy trend that'll make you the star of any holiday gathering!

The best part? You can create this eye-catching look in just 30 minutes using Dollar Tree supplies that cost less than $15.

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What is a Holiday Hair Hat?

A holiday hair hat is a decorative Christmas tree accessory that you wear on your head! This viral party trend originated from vintage Christmas photos and has been modernized by creative party-goers looking for something fresh and fun.

At HERplace Foundation, we're always looking for creative ways to celebrate. When Angelique of Gaggle Society Photo Booth introduced us to this theme, we knew we had to share it! Huge credit to Cynthia of @hotpinkpineapples and Sarah of @samswhurld, who perfected this DIY technique and were inspired by this

vintage Christmas photo.

What You'll Need (Under $15!)

Most supplies come from Dollar Tree:

Essential Supplies:

• Christmas tree frame (Dollar Tree, $1.25)

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

• Scissors

• 10-15 bobby pins

• Tree topper (star, bow, or angel)

  
  

Choose Your Style:

Option 1: Simple & Classic

• Keep the garland that comes with the tree

• Small ornaments

• Battery-operated mini lights (optional)

Option 2: Custom Look

• Hair clip-in extensions

• Marley braid hair

• Festive ribbons

• Additional garland

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Tree Frame

Decide if you're keeping the original garland or removing it for a custom look. To remove, simply unwrap or cut the ties.

Step 2: Create Your Base

Keeping the garland? Fluff it out and hot glue any loose sections.

Going custom? Wrap your hair extensions, marley braids, or ribbon around the frame in a spiral. Hot glue every 2-3 inches as you go. Trim excess with scissors.

Pro Tip: Match your natural hair color for a seamless look, or go bold with festive colors!

Step 3: Add Decorations

Now for the fun part! Hot glue ornaments, lights, and decorations to your tree. Start with larger items and fill in with smaller ones. Keep it balanced so it's comfortable to wear.

Decoration Ideas:

• Mini ornament balls

• Jingle bells

• Small gift boxes

• Snowflakes

• Fairy lights

• Candy canes

• Pinecones

  
  

Step 4: Attach Your Tree Topper

Hot glue your topper to the top point of the frame. Make sure it's centered and lightweight so your hat doesn't tip!

Step 5: Add Bobby Pins

Hot glue 4-6 bobby pins to the inside bottom edge of the frame, pointing downward. Let dry completely (10 minutes). These will slide into your hair to secure the hat.

Step 6: Final Check

Trim any glue strings, adjust ornaments, and do a mirror check from all angles. You're ready to party!

How to Wear It

Hair Styling:

• Low ponytail or bun (great for any hair length)

• Side-swept waves

• Natural texture with volume spray

• Slicked back for short hair

Outfit Pairing: Keep your outfit simple so the hat shines!

Try:

• White button-down or turtleneck with jeans (like our photo!)

• Solid-colored sweater in festive colors

• Little black dress

• Cozy oversized knit

Watch the Video Tutorial

Need a visual? Check out our step-by-step video HERE, or watch Cynthia and Sarah's tutorial HERE.

Join Our Holiday Mixer!

Ready to show off your creation?

You don't have to wear a holiday hair hat to attend, it's just a fun optional theme! But anyone who participates will be entered to win one of our door prizes!

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, December 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM

• Where: UVA Wine Bar

• RSVP: Click HERE

  
  

Whether you come in a holiday hair hat, an ugly sweater, or just your favorite festive outfit, we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

xoxo,

Brittany

HERplace Foundation