It's our favourite time of the year! Diwali is just around the corner and although this year things will be a bit different, there’s one thing we are sure of — nothing can dampen our festive spirit! While you were busy filling your online shopping carts with gorgeous attires and makeup products, we were busy looking for stunning hairstyles to go with it.
We’ve hand-picked some of the best festive hairstyles for Diwali inspired by Bollywood celebs. Whether you are wearing a saree or lehenga, these fresh and trendy hairdos are sure to become the talk of the party.
- 01. Half up gajra bun
- 02. Low ponytail with tendrils
- 03. Half up half down
- 04. Crown braid
- 05. Side French braid
01. Half up gajra bun

Image courtesy: @menonnikita
Loves buns, but also want to flaunt your long and thick hair? Take inspiration from Shraddha Kapoor’s half-up gajra bun and do both. A traditional hairstyle with a modern twist, this hairdo can be easily created with minimal products. Simply create a small bun using the top half section of your hair, secure with bobby pins and wrap a gajra around it — easy-peasy!
02. Low ponytail with tendrils

Image courtesy: @kriti.kharbanda
The festive season is that time of the year when you have the chance to wear statement jewellery pieces. But what’s the point of wearing one if your hair is gonna hide it completely? Take inspiration from Kriti Sanon and tie a low, loose ponytail and leave out a few face-framing tendrils to complete the look.
03. Half up half down

Image courtesy: @tamannaahspeaks
Tamannaah Bhatia gives the classic half up half down hairstyle a festive twist by adding a few hair accessories. If you don’t have the time or styling products on hand for an elaborate hairstyle, this might just be the best hairstyle for you to sport this Diwali. Wear a gorgeous maang tikka and add some flowers at the back.
04. Crown braid

Image courtesy: @sonamkapoor
The crown braid hairstyle may have been long forgotten but trust Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to bring trends back and how! This crown braid secured into a bun at the back is one of the most refreshing festive hairstyles we’ve seen in a long time!
05. Side French braid

Image courtesy: @saraalikhan95
One look at Sara Ali Khan’s Instagram account and you will see that the actress loves wearing traditional outfits. We picked this side French braid because it’s the perfect modern hairstyle that will go oh-so-well with all your gorgeous lehenga.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Nov 05, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.