Whether you’re headed to your holiday work party, a big dinner with the family, or a romantic evening for two, you want to look fabulous; but honestly, who has time for a complicated updo or a trip to the salon for a blow-out? We’ve got you covered! Here are some quick and easy hairstyles that are perfect for all of your festive holiday activities. Cheers to that!
If you have natural curls, kinks, or spirals, lucky you! Don’t fight those curls; play them up. Start preparing your look in the shower with a leave-in curl defining cream/conditioner, comb in while wet (using a wide toothed comb), squish, and then wrap in a soft t-shirt or hair towel to dry. Don’t rub! If you have the time to let your hair dry naturally, do. If not, use a diffuser on your hair dryer and avoid brushing. Result, your natural curls will shine, not frizz!
For mid-length and longer hair, you can change things up by pulling the top section of your hair into a high ponytail, and use a large-barrel curling iron to create loose waves throughout your hair. Pull some hair, light and thin, out in front of each ear for a slightly more relaxed, playful look.
Who doesn’t love a topknot? It’s fast, easy, and actually works better when your hair is a little dirty! Gather all of your hair into a high pony at the top of your head and secure with an elastic. Then coil your ponytail (you can even braid it if you want to get fancy) and wrap the coil around the elastic. Secure with bobby pins or another elastic, and use a little dab of hair oil to tame any frizz. Add a sparkly headband to be festive!
The long, slicked-back ponytail is a trend that is hugely popular. It looks sleek and sophisticated, and is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Pull up your hair into a high ponytail. 2. Slick down any flyaways with a hair serum, oil or gel as you go. 3. Secure with an elastic. To enhance the look, add in some extensions for extra length and drama. You can also do this style with a braid.
Finally, you can keep it simple and let your hair down. Starting on damp hair, make a center part. Apply a heat protectant or straightening balm, and blow dry your hair using a paddle brush. Follow by flat-ironing your hair, and top it off with a little oil or smoothing serum for shiny, smooth holiday hair.
If you love learning about the latest hairstyles and beauty trends, consider turning your passion into a career! Shore Beauty School offers a program in Cosmetology which can put you on the path to a beautiful future. Schedule a virtual tour today, contact us to learn more, or give us a call at (609) 645-3635.
