Easy Thanksgiving Hairstyles to Look Polished While You Feast

Quick Thanksgiving Hairstyles That Will Impress Everyone at the Dinner Table

1. Natural Curls for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about relaxing, and letting an endless supply of food take center stage. Therefore, if you’re busy hustling in the kitchen, why not opt for a simple hairstyle? If you’re blessed with a naturally curly hairstyle, we suggest letting the curls air-dry with haircare, including a dollop of IGK HAIR RICH KID Wave Enhancing Air-Dry Cream with MALINA Restoring Hair & Scalp Oil to hold the waves in place and keep them uniform and nourished. The rest is your appetite’s hands! No intense hairstyle tutorial necessary. 

2. Stick-Straight Thanksgiving Strands 

Much like wearing your hair au naturel, straightening it into sleek strands is an easy way to make it look like you spent a long time on your hair without going overboard on prep. Grab the KMS CONSCIOUS STYLE Multi-Benefit Spray and spritz it generously through your strands to either air dry or blow dry (don’t worry about styling, just get the hair dry). Then reach for the SLEEK’E Infrared Air Styler, a high-performance flat iron (that can also be used as a waver, but that’s not what we’re here for). Top it off with a dollop of a sleek oil or styling cream, and you should be good to go!

3. Well-Styled Beanie for Thanksgiving

No hats at the table? Eh, that doesn’t apply here. Thanksgiving is all about relaxing (plus, it’s cold!). So snag yourself a headpiece that brings life to your look, and style it accordingly. We recommend low space buns, and the beanie will make for the perfect seasonal accessory. 

4. Petite Bow Thanksgiving Hairstyle

Thanks to these DIY ribbon accessories, we really don’t have to put much effort into our Thanksgiving hair look. A simple ribbon or detailed bow or two can really amplify any look. We recommend letting your hair air dry or waving it with an iron, and sealing it with the R+CO Gemstone High Shine Gloss. Then add your bows and you’re good to go. Thanks to the accent detail, if your strands get out of place, the bow will steal the show. 

5. Floral Hair Accessory for Thanksgiving

Decorative hair pieces aren’t just for music festivals or weddings. We’re big on autumn florals (like this crochet flower claw clip!) for Thanksgiving. You can find your piece of choice at your local craft fair or online! Section off the top half of your hair, secure it with a tiny elastic, then clip on your floral accessory right over top. The elastic will help lock in your look from football kickoff to when you have to unbutton your jeans after that second slice of pumpkin pie.  

6. Spiked Thanksgiving Bun 

What’s a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without a little spice? This effortless and festive updo takes the low bun look we know and love up a notch with spiky ends. It’s classy, cute, and as quick and easy as can be. First, slick back your hair into a ponytail (we love a midi-height pony for this look), coil the lengths of your hair, then wrap the coil around the base of your ponytail, pinning around to secure. Leave the last inch or two of the coil unpinned to create a modern spiked halo around the bun. Finish off the look with a trusty hairspray, and you’ve got yourself a look.

7. Double Braids for Thanksgiving

We love this look, especially for a big feast, because it’s easy, effortless, and messy-in-a-cute-way. Start by sectioning into two down the middle, then create a classic three-strand braid on each side (we prefer loose braids for this one, but you can go as tight as you wish), pull out a few wispy strands of hair around your face, and voila—your look is set.

8. Half-Up Braided Bun for Thanksgiving

This sleek half-up braided bun gives you the structure and flair of a formal style without the fuss. Start by smoothing the top half of your hair back into a mid ponytail—use a lightweight gel or styling cream to tame flyaways and create gloss. Then braid the ponytail tightly, twist or wrap it at the base, and pin securely into a bun shape. Finish with a fine mist of hairspray and use your fingers (or a toothbrush) to smooth edges.

9. Easy Sleek & Slick Thanksgiving Hair

We’re in love with this slicked-back look because it’s simple and sophisticated, but in an understated way. Plus, you can never go wrong with a side part—it always takes a hairstyle up a notch. The most important thing to remember when achieving this look is keeping flyaways at bay with an extra-hold product like the KMS HAIRPLAY Molding Paste.

10. Braided Thanksgiving Pony

We love this classic hairstyle for Thanksgiving because it’s quick and easy. All you need are simple braiding skills. Then, secure your hair with a cute cute hair tie or scrunchie like one from the COCUS POCUS Mega Sherpa Scrunchie duo, and you’re ready to take on the Thanksgiving grub.

11. High Ponytail for Thanksgiving

If there’s one thing a high pony is going to do, it’s going to look good. It works on everyone, and it definitely snatches the face. The only thing you need is a secure and hair-safe tie (high ponies can be really damaging to your hair, so this is important!) and some handy-dandy hairspray or gel to hold everything in place—then you’re all set! Go loose or tight, the choice is yours.

12. Headband Thanksgiving Chic

When it comes to fall hairstyle inspiration, headbands will never go out of style. This look takes little to no effort and there are a million and one headbands out there to choose from. Just slide it on and your hair is instantly cute and away from your plate.