Holiday Hair Styling Tips

Different occasions call for different hairstyles. We all acknowledge the fact that our hair is our crowning glory and that its overall appearance can either make or break our individual style. However, not all hairstyles are considered as a “one style fits all” matter. Can you imagine yourself going to a wedding with crazy colored hair? Or going to a rock concert with your hair all set up in a French twist?

On the other hand, the holiday season is the perfect time to experiment with different hairstyles with no restrictions. Nevertheless, there are a few things to consider before going for a do that you want:

• The type of hair that you have – oily, dry, curly, straight – since not all hairstyles conform to your own particular hair type. (Super straight hair sometimes does not hold up well no matter how much hair spray you put on!)

• The clothes that you will be wearing (Remember that there are instances wherein clothes are used as to compliment your hairstyle and vice versa. Balancing things out will ensure you of a very sleek and polished look in the end.)

• The length of your hair (If your hair is super short, then you must accept the fact that the hairstyles available for that length is limited.)

• The time required to complete the look. If you are in a hurry, then a complicated French braid or twist may not be the one for you since both require a significant amount of time, patience, and concentration for you to be able to pull it off.

Below are some types of holiday hairstyles that you can go for:

Chignon

A chignon is probably one of the easiest and most elegant hairstyles that have been around for decades. This goes well with long hair and any type of occasion. 

How it’s done:

• Spritz your hair with some volumizer or mousse.

• With a blow-dryer, blow-dry your hair using medium heat. Use a round brush to distribute the product evenly and to lift up the roots of your hair. 

• Gather your hair and pull it up into a ponytail. (The height of the pony depends on you  - if you want a low one or a high one.)

• Twist your hair into a bun. (You may also try to use a hair bun maker to make things easier. You can get one online or from your local hair accessories shop.)

• Secure the ends of the bun with bobby pins.

Holiday curls or waves

This is a classic yet elegant hair style that truly compliments the holidays

How it’s done:

• On damp hair, apply an ample amount of volumizer. Use your fingertips to evenly distribute the product making sure that every hair strand is coated.

• Using the medium setting of your hair dryer, blow dry your hair.

• Part your hair into 4 equal section

• You may either opt to use rollers or a curling iron.

• Style accordingly and set with hairspray.

Elegant ponytail

How it’s done:

• Divide your hair into 5 sections

• Tease each section with a comb

• Use a large brush to gather your hair into a ponytail

• Secure with an elastic band

• Spritz hair with a medium hold hairspray

• Accessorize accordingly