If you really want to make 2025 your best year yet, you need to make a hair calendar. Like a vision board is used to plan your year, hair calendars are trending on TikTok as a way to plan your hairstyles for the year. Most women are tired of asking themselves, “What’s my next hairstyle?” Instead, plan by making a hair calendar with unique hairstyles for each month. 

How to Make a Hair Calendar

Hair calendars are super customizable, but there’s a general format to follow. Essentially you add a new hairstyle for each month of the year. Since it’s the winter season, most people tend to add protective styles. In addition, you can add an image of your hairstyle, and your designated hairstylist’s information. TikTok creators like @hifikayo posted some out-of-the-box hairstyles to add to your calendar. 

Knot it Up

You can’t go wrong with bantu knots. The style is so familiar almost any hairstylist can create it. Plus, you can get creative with your parting, shaping them into diamonds, hearts and more. 

Wash & Go With a Twist

Wash & go’s are convenient, but they can get boring real quick. Switch things up by trying a hybrid wash and go like the picture above. Add some braids to the crown of your hair to stretch your hairstyle throughout the week. 

Edgy Half Up, Half Down

If straighter hair is your vibe, add some dramatic details to your next quickweave, sewin, or wig install. Instead of adding a bang, experiment with spikey, fan-like pieces to exaggerate your look.

Cynthia In Real Life

Sometimes, your favorite childhood shows can offer you some hair inspiration. This hairstyle channels the Cynthia doll’s signature look from the “Rugrats” show. Details include an assortment of ponytails with your kinky coils. 

Geometric Pigtails 

Add a twist to your pigtails style from childhood with this hairstyle. Simply separate your hair into two pigtails and braid the ends. Instead of just slicking the front of your hair, switch things up with some braids. 

Bringing Back the 90’s

When it comes to building your hair calendar, look into the past for some inspiration. This straight hairstyle with a dramatic updo is so 90s-coded. Bring out your Marcel iron and hot comb to achieve this nostalgic look. 

Editorial Space Buns

Space buns were trending in 2018, so why not bring back the style? Add a much needed update to space buns by decorating it with braids and spikes of hair. This hairstyle is good enough to wear out and on the cover of a magazine. 

Classic Mini Twists

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with your hair, you can’t go wrong with mini twists. The style is easy and customizable for different hair types. Plus, you don’t even need extensions or bundles to achieve the look. 

Solana Braids

These braids with bangs channel the singer Sza, whose real name is Solana. The songstress actually wore this hairstyle in her 2021 “Hit Different” music video. Add these artistic braids to your hair calendar lineup.  

Boho Straight Backs

If cornrows are your staple protective style, then add new additions to the typical style. This can include adding curly pieces to your straight backs. These curly additions emulate the wet and wavy, mermaid core aesthetic which is trending in 2025. 

Shell Cornrows

For those who don’t like long braids, opt for classic cornrows. Using your natural hair, incorporate textural elements such as cowrie shells into the braids. 

Afrocentric Swirl Braids

These artistic braids scream African queen. These braids feature unique swirl spirals on the end, which turns your head into a literal art piece. 

French Curl Braids

French curl braids have been trending in 2024 and into 2025. The hairstyle is more glamorous and romantic than the typical box braid hairstyle. In addition, its like having two hairstyles in one: curly on the bottom and braided on top. 

Long Plaits

If you really want to simplify things, try out plaits. This protective style embraces the basics of braiding. Plus, it probably won’t take more than a few hours to complete. In addition, doing this style with your real hair will reveal a beautiful braid out at the end. 

Mohawk Bantu Knots

Update the classic bantu knot hairstyle by combining it with a mohawk. This hairstyle centers the bantu knots in a line along your head, simulating a rocker’s mohawk. Similar to other styles, using your natural hair for this will create a curly twist out when taken out. 

Bubble Braids

Braids are more complex than two strand and three strand styles. If you’re on the hunt for something new, try out bubble braids. Simply section your hair and add rubber bands to create the illusion of bubbles.

Twisted “Backdo” 

This twisted updo hairstyle diversifies the typical slick back. Using gel and a hard bristle brush, put your hair into a bun with eye-catching sculpted twists. This chic hairstyle can be your new go to style for upscale events and outings. 

Twisted Ponytail

For those who are tired of slicking their tresses into a ponytail, do this style. Essentially just braid the pieces of your hair at the end of your ponytail. This style extends the longevity of your ponytail and protects the ends of your hair. 

Loop Braids

This theatrical hairstyle can go by many different names. These loop braids involve two pigtail braids tied together to create a larger-than-life design. All eyes will be on you in 2025 with this creative hairstyle. 

Short Twists

If you’re not a fan of longer extensions and protective hairstyles, then cut it short. These short twist braids both are cute and functional for everyday activities.