Diwali Hairstyle Ideas: Easy Braids and Accessories

Peaked

12.5Msocial viewsUp 196%

99creatorsUp 33%

+335%Google search growth

Started Oct 24, 2026 · Peak day Oct 29 · Updated Nov 2, 2026

When did Diwali hairstyles start going viral?

Social got to it first: views peaked on Oct 29; Google searches followed on Nov 1.Verified: the top posts on the social peak day were hand-checked and are about this moment.

Social views each day

Google searches each day · “diwali hairstyle”

What are the best Diwali hairstyle ideas?

Diwali hairstyles are festive braids, buns and hair-accessory looks that creators demonstrate for celebrations at home and parties. The videos include heatless jewellery styling and decorated braids, with viewers asking for more ideas to try. Diwali hair tutorials drew 12.5M views from 99 creators between Oct 24 and Nov 4.

Creators are posting Diwali hair tutorials, from heatless styles to decorated braids. Viewers ask for more ideas and say they will try them. Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November. The appeal is a festive hairstyle they can recreate at home.

The numbers

Diwali hairstyle videos drew 12.5M views from 99 creators between Oct 24 and Nov 4.
Diwali tutorials include heatless styles, decorated braids and hair accessories.
Creators show the steps before revealing the finished festive hairstyle.

Why are Diwali hairstyles going viral?

Getting your hair right makes the whole festive look feel complete.

ExcitementViewers ask for a hairstyle series, praise the ideas and say they are trying them.

Which videos about Diwali hairstyles are going viral?

#1Neha Katiyar26.4K8252.3M playsOct 26Heatless jewellery stylingNeha pins a layered gold chain into her hair as part of a heatless festive hairstyle.Why it works: A decorative detail makes a familiar hairstyle feel ready for Diwali.#2samriddhi17.1K251M playsOct 31Braids meet at the backSamriddhi sections her hair into two braids and secures them at the back with small black elastics.Why it works: The steps make an intricate festive style feel achievable.#3rajwinder kaur17.4K27628.3K playsOct 31Sleek festive stylingRajwinder uses a fine-toothed comb and a toothbrush to create a polished Diwali hairstyle.Why it works: Familiar tools make the polished finish feel within reach.#4Monalisha Mahapatra1.2K14236.2K playsOct 30Bangles Become Hair DecorationsMonalisha Mahapatra creates a Diwali hairstyle using broken glass bangles and double-sided tape.Why it works: Turning discarded bangles into festive hair decorations adds an unexpected twist to a Diwali look.#51.6K17232.1K playsOct 30Bangles and flowersMonalisha shares Diwali hairstyle inspiration using old bangles and flowers.Why it works: Repurposed accessories give festive hair a personal touch.#62.7K19161.7K playsOct 29Seasonal hairstyle tutorialUnnati shares a hairstyle tutorial for the festive season, including Diwali.Why it works: A clear seasonal purpose gives viewers a reason to try it.#7Shreya Jha (Nandinii)🪬6661847.2K playsNov 1Jewellery down the braidShreya holds ornate gold hair jewellery, then pins gold and red accessories along a voluminous braid.Why it works: The accessories turn the braid into the centrepiece of the look.#8𐙚ᴅᴇᴠɪᴋᴀ♡394643.6K playsOct 30Curly hair party prepDevika dampens her curls with a pink spray bottle, then applies a hair product while preparing for a Diwali party.Why it works: Curly-haired viewers get festive preparation they can relate to.#943542.6K playsNov 1Choose your festive hairstylePallavi shares Diwali hairstyle ideas and asks viewers which look they would try.Why it works: Choosing a favourite gives viewers an easy way to join in.#10175132 playsOct 29A festive hairdo ideaSnehal shares a hairdo to try for Diwali.Why it works: A direct festive suggestion gives viewers a styling idea to copy.

How to join the Diwali hairstyles moment

Format: a step-by-step tutorial. Show how to section, braid and accessorise hair for a Diwali look.

Hook (first 2 seconds)
Open close on the gold hair jewellery before pinning it into the braid, as in #7.
Video #7
Story in 3 beats
1) Section the hair. 2) Braid and secure it. 3) Add jewellery and show the finished festive hairstyle.
Video #1 Video #2 Video #7
Format and length
Keep yourself on screen with hands, hair sections and accessories clearly visible; aim for 20–51 seconds.
Video #1 Video #2 Video #7
Tone and voice
Keep it playful and festive; use “Braids were never supposed to be boring” to introduce the tutorial.
Video #2
If you make one video
If you make one video: section and braid your hair, secure it, then pin in jewellery for the finished Diwali look.

What are the top hashtags for Diwali hairstyles?

The tags people used most on posts about this moment, ranked by number of posts. Generic tags like #fyp and #viral are left out.

How do people feel about Diwali hairstyles?

Posts79% positive · 21% neutral · 0% negative

Comments55% positive · 32% neutral · 13% negative

Automatic sentiment labels across 126 posts and 85 comments.

The other side · what’s negative

Barely any negativity

Diwali hairstyles receive a positive response. Criticism of the hairstyles is minor.

What brands should do

Keep the focus on festive hairstyles and clear steps. The positive response supports a cheerful Diwali styling guide.

What are people saying about Diwali hairstyles?

🤩

Need a hairstyle series Bhabhi so good

Eager

🤩

Bhai please do it on my hair

Eager

🙏

Didi curly aani datt kesansathi hairstyle dhakhv n plz

Hopeful

💬

Khup chan hairstyle ahe tai

Pleased

💬

Loving the pearl on you hair

Delighted

🤔

Have you applied Aloevera gel on hair with brush ? Can we do that.. will it not be sticky & dry after that ? Btw looking elegant

Curious

🙏

Saree ki koi hairstyle short hair

Hopeful

💬

Such a beautiful hair inspo

Inspired

💬

Such a pretty hairstyle

Pleased

Questions people are asking

What is an easy Diwali hairstyle to try at home?

An easy Diwali hairstyle shown by Samriddhi uses two braids secured at the back with small black elastics. The tutorial shows the sections and the finished look. Other creators focus on a polished finish or jewellery details, giving viewers several ways to complete a festive hairstyle.

What are some Diwali hairstyle ideas for long hair?

Diwali hairstyle ideas for long hair include braids finished with jewellery and two braids brought together at the back. Shreya pins gold and red accessories along a voluminous braid. Samriddhi secures her braids with small black elastics, showing a different way to bring the festive look together.

What are some Diwali party hairstyle ideas?

Diwali party hairstyle ideas include decorated braids, heatless jewellery styling and a sleek finish. Neha pins a layered gold chain into her hair. Rajwinder uses a fine-toothed comb and a toothbrush for a polished style. Devika shares curly-hair preparation while getting ready for a Diwali party.

What is the tape used in the Diwali hair-accessory tutorial?

The tape in Monalisha Mahapatra’s Diwali hair-accessory tutorial is double-sided tape. Her video uses bangles as festive hair decorations. Other creators take a different approach to accessories, with Neha pinning a layered gold chain into her hair and Shreya adding gold and red jewellery along a braid.

How can brands use Diwali hairstyles?

Best fit: Hair care

Finish the Diwali look with your hair

“Show the finished Diwali hairstyle, then demonstrate the steps.”

Format: Hair tutorial with a finished-look reveal
Platform: Instagram Reels
Who posts: Hair creators with different hair lengths and textures
Caption: Outfit ready. Now for the Diwali hair. Which style are you trying?
When to post: Before Diwali on Sunday 8 November
Watch out: Use licensed music and safe accessories. Get permission before reusing creator videos.

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