TRESemme India, in a brand blog by HUL PBBU published on 16 October 2024, lists five traditional Diwali hairstyles, from a low bun with a flower garland to a low bun with a side braid, and calls the low bun a classic and timeless Diwali hairstyle that works well with sarees and lehengas. It also advises a heat protectant before styling and carrying extra pins and serum for touch-ups.
This guide to Diwali hairstyles for saree and lehenga explains those five looks in simple steps and adds tips on matching hairstyle to outfit. TRESemme is a brand, so I use its techniques, not its product claims. The source says little about hair length or outfits for most styles, so the pairing suggestions in this guide are mine. Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in India.
Low Bun With Flowers
TRESemme says a low bun is a classic and timeless Diwali hairstyle that works well with sarees and lehengas. It suggests adding a small flower garland and working with a middle or side part, whichever suits your face.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Choose a middle or side part |
| 2 | Gather hair at the nape and twist into a low bun |
| 3 | Secure with pins |
| 4 | Wrap a small flower garland around the bun |
This look suits an embellished blouse, since the back of the neck stays visible.
Soft Waves
Keep hair open and create waves with tongs or a heatless wave method. TRESemme advises a heat protectant before heat styling.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply a heat protectant |
| 2 | Section the hair and wave with tongs, or use a heatless method |
| 3 | Loosen the waves with fingers |
| 4 | Finish with a light serum |
Soft waves go well with a lehenga that has a sheer dupatta, which can be pinned neatly on one side. This pairing is our suggestion, since the source does not specify an outfit.
Messy Side Braid
Braid hair to one side in a loose, messy style, and layer it with serum for a frizz-free finish.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brush hair to one side |
| 2 | Braid loosely, leaving it relaxed |
| 3 | Pull the braid gently to widen it |
| 4 | Smooth frizz with serum |
Centre-Parted Ponytail
TRESemme describes this as one of the easiest Diwali hairstyles for long hair. Create a middle part, gather all hair at the base of the head and secure it with a rubber band.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make a clean middle part |
| 2 | Gather hair at the base of the head |
| 3 | Secure with a band |
| 4 | Wrap a section around the band and pin |
The last step is our addition, to hide the band.
Low Bun With Side Braid
Braid hair from both sides and pin the braids up, then gather hair at the nape and tie it into a bun. TRESemme lists this style for both long and short hair.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Braid both sides of the hair |
| 2 | Pin the braids up across the head |
| 3 | Gather hair at the nape |
| 4 | Tie into a low bun |
If your hair is damaged from heat or color, read our guide to hair care for damaged hair. Those with curls can see our curly hair care routine guide.
Touch-Ups and Product Tips
TRESemme recommends a heat protectant spray before heat styling, a serum for a polished finish and carrying extra pins and serum for touch-ups. Its UV and heat protection claims for a gloss serum are the brand’s own. Plan your hairstyle with your outfit and jewellery, and try it once before the day.
