When I was a little girl, before every big event or holiday I would ask my mom for what I called “Barbie Hair.” After my evening bath she would braid my hair into a bunch of tiny braids that would dry in place overnight. I would wake up, take the ponytail holders out and my hair would be wavy and crimped. It was essentially today’s version of beach waves. It was especially important we had this hairdo in place for Christmas! Here I am with my fancy hair at a birthday one year. (I’m on the left.)
I thought it would be sweet to start this tradition with my own daughter, now that she is getting older and her hair has grown to a point she can have long braids. Sure, I could just use a wave iron or even a curling iron but that isn’t as fun! Waking up to unveil your awesome hair is just way more exciting than sitting under a curling iron for 30 minutes.
The fun thing is that your braiding skills can be as sub-par as mine. The kids have no idea and the waves come out awesome whether you are great at braids or not.
Garnier® Whole Blends™ Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry extracts is my new favorite. They are paraben-free and gentle to use every day, even on my little girl’s hair. While she (of course) does not have color treated hair like I do, it makes her hair shine and smell amazing. I love the cranberry scent this time of year. For me, it helps keep my color intact longer.
Another great thing I love about the Garnier® Whole Blends™ hair care line is that the bottles are made of recyclable PET plastic with 30% Post-Consumer Recycled waste and is produced in a facility committed to sustainability, reducing its waste and water consumption per unit by approximately 58% and 47% respectively, since 2005.
It’s good for your hair, and good for the world.
Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
Will G says
I just pat my hair down and I am good to go … so no traditions!
Will G says
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Nicole Martin says
I put coconut oil on my hair once a week and let it sit for a couple hours… It makes it soooooo soft and full of moisture!!
Natalie says
My mom used to curl my hair every Christmas, and now I continue the tradition by curling my niece’s hair!
Natalie says
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Mita says
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Mita says
I use coconut oil during cooler months.
Mami2jcn says
I like to braid my daughter’s hair during the holidays.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/799755263548866561
Kelly D says
I like to put my daughter’s hair up and I put a pretty Christmas bow in her hair.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/799763799557414917
Julie Wood says
I love getting my hair cut and styled for the Holidays with blond highlights. Really makes me feel good when I get a new hair style!
Julie Wood says
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Elena says
I curl my hair for the holidays
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/799783685662720000
Cheryl B says
I don’t have a true hair tradition, but we do try to make it looks great on Christmas.
Cheryl B says
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heather says
My favorite holiday hair tradition is to wear my hair up and a shade darker.
heather says
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Dana Rodriguez says
I rock a sloppy bun!
Dana Rodriguez says
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Jessie C. says
We like to braid hair during holidays.
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Jessie C. says
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Rachel says
My favorite holiday hair tradition is to curl my hair and then pin up a section with a holiday inspired barrette/clip.
Rachel says
https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/800871657292333056
Angela Saver says
My favorite holiday hair tradition is to either put my daughter’s hair in braids or put our hair up in buns with pretty Christmas bows!
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Elizabeth pergande says
I like to wear my hair in an updo with some holiday bling!
Elizabeth pergande says
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/812373586702991360
Heather Lopez says
I love putting my hair up in updos during the holidays.
Kristen says
I don’t really have a holiday hair tradition….but it seems this time of year is the only time I put my hair up under a warm hat when we go out and don’t worry about messing it up.
Kristen says
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icefairy says
My favorite holiday hair tradition is to try a new hair style during the holidays.
Thomas Murphy says
I don’t have any holiday hair traditions.
Thomas Murphy says
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Latanya says
I do not currently have one
Latanya says
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Barbara Montag says
I started a new hair tradition is Christmas.
I added a red and a green hair extension to my hair – talk about fun!
thank you
Barbara Montag says
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/815056443229532160
Tabathia B says
To get my hair wash and deep conditioned and then have it braided
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Tabathia B says
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Kathryn C says
my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/815299000308011008
Kathryn C says
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never really had any favorite holiday hair traditions but this year I tried clip in hair extensions and I really love the look!
Susan Smith says
I curl my hair for the holidays.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/815305695549673472
Heidi B says
We use hot rollers passed down from grandma for the girls and ladies in the family.
Heidi B says
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