The Queen of Christmas: Mariah Carey’s Iconic Hairstyles

When we talk about the Queen of Christmas, there's one person, and one person only that we could be talking about: none other than Mariah Carey. If all you want for Christmas is a little hair inspo, check out these iconic Mariah Carey hairstyles, perfect for getting your clients glam this festive season.

1. Mariah's 'All I Want For Christmas ' Curls

"This look is without a doubt one of the most iconic looks from Mariah, especially as it was the look of choice for her number one, and is continuously shown around the world each festive season. "This look was wonderful, loads of volume and gorgeous curls throughout to create an iconic stance. Recreating this today, a good voluminous base is key to ensure the look stays put and full of body for the duration. I would suggest using a mousse - I love the ASP Volume Mousse - whilst damp, then opt for a big blowdry. Style the hair with heated rollers and leave to cool." - Tracey Ann Smith, ASP Global Ambassador and Owner of French & Ivi

2. Mariah's Sweet as Honey Hair

"Dubbed the natural Mariah look, this was without a doubt one of my favourite ever looks on her from her early career – doesn’t she look fantastic? Opting for a much more natural, subdued colour with a few highlights placed throughout, it was great to see a celebrity embrace something much more subtle. "To create this natural looking style, ensuring there is a lot of volume throughout is vital, and don't worry about being too polished when blow drying – be creative. Rough blow-drying and then styling ever so slightly with a large barrel brush will give off this natural volume look that so many desire. JOICO Hair Shake is definitely my product of choice for this look." - Paul Watts, JOICO European Design Team

3. Mariah's Bouncy Butterfly Blowdry

"This is Mariah’s take on the glamorous blowdry that many of our clients have come to know and love – it is as popular as ever and still is one of the number one requests during the festive season. This is a fabulous look for a Christmas party, as it is beautiful, full of volume and when created using professional products, can last the duration and turn heads "Re-creating in the salon, opt for a voluminous blowdry and also some tonging too, to add as much depth into the look as possible. Adding a mousse or lotion is something I would hugely recommend before beginning the blowdry to create a great base." - Darrel Starkey, Taylors Hair Studio

4. Mariah's Stunning Centre-Part Waves

"This look from Mariah is very much on trend and has been for the last few years – it is one that is seen on clients throughout the UK and is known as ‘hair goals’ to many. The gorgeous centre parted wave look is very glamorous, and can last for several days – taking the client through the party season. "When creating this look it is important to focus heat at the roots to lift the hair and add volume. Use a large barrel brush and opt for a bouncy blowdry – lopping lightly to create a gorgeous, relaxed wave." - Ainsley Gray, F&M Hairdressing

5. Mariah's Coil Curls

"Volume, volume, volume – this looks is one of my favourites and I cannot get enough. Tight coil curls with the added sparkle of subtle accessories are a match made in heaven and are a real head turner. "To recreate, section the hair into very small sections and using a small tong - as small as you can - begin curling the hair tight to the root. Depending on the length and thickness of the hair it may take a lot longer or shorter to create. For added depth and thickness, adding in hair pieces is a great way to make a much more statement style." - Tina Farey, Editorial Director, Rush Hair Looking for more celeb hair inspo? Check out HJ's Top 5 Meghan Markle Hair Moments.