Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Chances are you'll be heading to one or two holiday parties this year,
and you'll not only have to figure out what outfit and makeup to wear to
said parties, but also how to style your hair. Hairstylist Harry Josh and makeup artist Colleen O'Neill are here to take the guesswork out of getting ready.
1. Cool-Girl Fishtail Braids
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
"You don't have to reinvent the wheel to add glamour to your look," Josh says. "Sometimes, doing a basic hairstyle with a twist can bring it to the next level." Exhibit A: The grown-up pigtails Josh gave model Heeseung.
To make her look modern and party-ready, he chose to bring the hair over her ears and fishtail braid them to the ends. "We've all seen fishtail braids before, but having a polished, high-shine, clean execution makes all the difference," he adds.
To get this cool-girl style: First, blow-dry the front of your hair straight down. Use a boar bristle brush with some tension to knock out any cowlicks — you'll get that nice inverted "V" shape that frames your forehead. Next, create a straight part and put the two sections of hair over your shoulders. Apply a silicone-based serum, like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum, onto your palms and rub them together to warm the formula. This will help keep fly a ways at bay as you braid.
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Now grab the first section of hair, and begin fishtail braiding it in front of your shoulder so your hair covers your ears. As you continue braiding, spray the braid to lock in any baby hairs that might slip out, and make sure the sections of hair you're grabbing are of equal width so the braids look even as you reach the ends.
Secure with an elastic and repeat on the other side. Finish off& your look by pairing it with a killer cat-eye and an ombré red lip, and throwing on a crushed velvet dress like this one from Free People.
2. Front and Center (Part) Dutch Braid
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Don't want to wear a headpiece to a party? A cool way to use your hair as an accessory is to weave a Dutch braid down your center part starting at the crown. Finally, when you reach your hairline at your forehead, tuck the pieces behind your ear and bobby pin them so the plait doesn't unravel. Pair this look with a neutral smoky eye, apricot-colored blush (which is universally flattering), a neutral lip, and a beautiful, beaded, feathery dress like this one from Hayley Paige.
3. Wavy Faux Bob
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
If you're looking for a modern take on the classic Gatsby-inspired wave,
this relaxed version is it. To recreate this retro style, it's
important to first apply mousse in your hair to give it volume and hold.
If your hair is frizzy, use a boar bristle brush, like Harry Josh Pro Tools Mini Oval Brush, and
apply heat from a blow-dryer to smooth it. Next, create your desired
side part and section the hair into quadrants, pinning them up.
Starting
with one of the sections at the back of the head (since it's the
hardest), pick up a 1-inch curling iron and wrap a 1-inch piece of hair
over and around the barrel as you hold it horizontally. Continue
wrapping the hair around until the ends (if you're working on the left
side) face forward. On the right side, the ends should always face back —
that way the S-curves will take on the same formation.
After all the sections are curled, brush your hair lightly
with a boar and nylon bristle brush to reveal a wave pattern. Spray
your strands with hairspray, and then use a playing card and a hair clip
to set the waves in place — insert only at the indented parts of the
S-curve. Let cool for 10 minutes, and then remove all the clips.
Finally, gather the hair into a ponytail, pull the elastic down so it's
almost at the ends, and then roll the hair under until you land at your
desired bob length. Bobby pin it into place.
Finish getting party-ready by applying a rose gold smoky eye, dusting on a pop of blush, swiping on a gorgeous deep bold lip, and slipping on a show-stopping sequin dress, like this one from Free People.
4. '60s-Chic Short and Sweet
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
There are a ton of styles you can create with short hair, but if you're hard-pressed for time and need to head to a party stat, here's one look to try. "The '60s were all about the high crown, but a way to make it more modern is with undone waves and straighter ends, which give it that sex appeal," Josh says.
To steal Chelsea's look: Apply mousse, like Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse,
on dry hair from root to tip to give the hair nice texture and
pliability. Next, blow-dry the hair at the crown of your head before
putting into rollers for maximum lift (you can backcomb if you need
extra height, especially if you're going to be dancing throughout the
night). "Just make sure you over-direct the hair, pushing it forward
before you start wrapping the hair around the roller toward the back of
your head," Josh says. You'll know you're doing it right if you feel a
tautness at the root; this way, the root lands at 90-degree angle and
creates the proper straight-up-and-down lift so your volume lasts.
Reheat
the hair around the rollers at the crown of your head for two or three
minutes, and curl the rest of your hair to give it that coveted
downtown-chic wave. "Wrap 1-inch sections around a curling iron and
twist it away from your face," he says. Repeat this around your entire
head, and then hit your hair with a cool shot of air to set it .
Then
take out the rollers, wave the hair the same way you curled the rest of
your hair, and backcomb the crown some more if you need it. Finally, hit
your hair with hairspray at the roots, and finish the whole look with a
texturizing spray, like John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray, for a rougher, cooler look.
5. Badass, Voluminous Bun
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday
Before heading out to the big bash, Josh suggests applying a silicone- and coconut oil-based product, John Frieda Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer,
into your hair to tame frizz, and using a skinny curling iron to define
the outer layer of your hair (since that's the hair that's going to be
seen when you pull it up). Try Hot Tools 5/8" Gold Curling Iron.
To
mimic Diandra's style, the most important thing is building the
foundation. "After you let your hair air dry — or on dry hair — create a
ponytail just with the hair at the crown of your head," Josh explains.
"Leave the rest of your hair down, dangling in front of your face so
that you resemble Cousin Itt. Then, put your ponytail through a hair
doughnut from Ricky's, and wrap the ponytail around the doughnut to
conceal it." Use bobby pins to lock it into place.
From there, pull 1-inch sections up toward the doughnut,
twisting them slightly before using a bobby pin to pin the hair around
the doughnut base. "Think of it as a pin cushion," he said. "As you lift
the hair up and pin it into place, it will morph into this cool shape."
Josh says to keep this look young and cool with hair accessories — specifically ones that give it a party-like feeling. Try Jennifer Behr Aster Bobbypin Set of Five,
which you can pop in anywhere you like — preferably on your best side
(You know which one that is!), since you're bound to be taking pictures
all night for Insta.
To finish off your look, give yourself a stunning smoky eye and pair it with a neutral lip, and then step into a tough, yet feminine mini dress like this one from Balmain x H&M.
6. Sleek, Stunning Strands
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Don't have time to really
style your hair? Never underestimate the power of silky smooth strands.
All it takes is a few passes of a flat iron, plus a fancy-looking
headpiece, and boom: You're an instant bombshell.
Before
you actually straighten your strands to perfection though, Josh
recommends creating a strong center part to give your look more drama,
like he did with Hayley. Then, take small sections and run the flat
iron, like Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Styling Iron,
over them from root to tip. "Small sections are key because this will
give you that sleek hair look that everyone will be envious of," Josh
says.
After all your hair is straightened, apply a spritz of a frizz-fighting product into your hands, like Serge Normant Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray,
and then apply it to the ends for high shine and to keep any split ends
looking polished. Whether or not you choose to wear a hair accessory is
up to you, but they really can take a simple style like this to the
next level. Try Jennifer Behr Thea Diadem headpiece.
Go from work to werking it by lining the inner rims of your eyes, applying a deep pink blush to your cheeks and lips, and then ditching whatever shirt you wore under your blazer to show some skin for a sexier look.
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Chances are you'll be heading to one or two holiday parties this year,
and you'll not only have to figure out what outfit and makeup to wear to
said parties, but also how to style your hair. Hairstylist Harry Josh and makeup artist Colleen O'Neill are here to take the guesswork out of getting ready.
1. Cool-Girl Fishtail Braids
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
"You don't have to reinvent the wheel to add glamour to your look," Josh says. "Sometimes, doing a basic hairstyle with a twist can bring it to the next level." Exhibit A: The grown-up pigtails Josh gave model Heeseung.
To make her look modern and party-ready, he chose to bring the hair over her ears and fishtail braid them to the ends. "We've all seen fishtail braids before, but having a polished, high-shine, clean execution makes all the difference," he adds.
To get this cool-girl style: First, blow-dry the front of your hair straight down. Use a boar bristle brush with some tension to knock out any cowlicks — you'll get that nice inverted "V" shape that frames your forehead. Next, create a straight part and put the two sections of hair over your shoulders. Apply a silicone-based serum, like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum, onto your palms and rub them together to warm the formula. This will help keep fly a ways at bay as you braid.
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Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Now grab the first section of hair, and begin fishtail braiding it in front of your shoulder so your hair covers your ears. As you continue braiding, spray the braid to lock in any baby hairs that might slip out, and make sure the sections of hair you're grabbing are of equal width so the braids look even as you reach the ends.
Secure with an elastic and repeat on the other side. Finish off& your look by pairing it with a killer cat-eye and an ombré red lip, and throwing on a crushed velvet dress like this one from Free People.
2. Front and Center (Part) Dutch Braid
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Don't want to wear a headpiece to a party? A cool way to use your hair as an accessory is to weave a Dutch braid down your center part starting at the crown. Finally, when you reach your hairline at your forehead, tuck the pieces behind your ear and bobby pin them so the plait doesn't unravel. Pair this look with a neutral smoky eye, apricot-colored blush (which is universally flattering), a neutral lip, and a beautiful, beaded, feathery dress like this one from Hayley Paige.
3. Wavy Faux Bob
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
If you're looking for a modern take on the classic Gatsby-inspired wave,
this relaxed version is it. To recreate this retro style, it's
important to first apply mousse in your hair to give it volume and hold.
If your hair is frizzy, use a boar bristle brush, like Harry Josh Pro Tools Mini Oval Brush, and
apply heat from a blow-dryer to smooth it. Next, create your desired
side part and section the hair into quadrants, pinning them up.
Starting
with one of the sections at the back of the head (since it's the
hardest), pick up a 1-inch curling iron and wrap a 1-inch piece of hair
over and around the barrel as you hold it horizontally. Continue
wrapping the hair around until the ends (if you're working on the left
side) face forward. On the right side, the ends should always face back —
that way the S-curves will take on the same formation.
After all the sections are curled, brush your hair lightly
with a boar and nylon bristle brush to reveal a wave pattern. Spray
your strands with hairspray, and then use a playing card and a hair clip
to set the waves in place — insert only at the indented parts of the
S-curve. Let cool for 10 minutes, and then remove all the clips.
Finally, gather the hair into a ponytail, pull the elastic down so it's
almost at the ends, and then roll the hair under until you land at your
desired bob length. Bobby pin it into place.
Finish getting party-ready by applying a rose gold smoky eye, dusting on a pop of blush, swiping on a gorgeous deep bold lip, and slipping on a show-stopping sequin dress, like this one from Free People.
4. '60s-Chic Short and Sweet
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
There are a ton of styles you can create with short hair, but if you're hard-pressed for time and need to head to a party stat, here's one look to try. "The '60s were all about the high crown, but a way to make it more modern is with undone waves and straighter ends, which give it that sex appeal," Josh says.
To steal Chelsea's look: Apply mousse, like Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse,
on dry hair from root to tip to give the hair nice texture and
pliability. Next, blow-dry the hair at the crown of your head before
putting into rollers for maximum lift (you can backcomb if you need
extra height, especially if you're going to be dancing throughout the
night). "Just make sure you over-direct the hair, pushing it forward
before you start wrapping the hair around the roller toward the back of
your head," Josh says. You'll know you're doing it right if you feel a
tautness at the root; this way, the root lands at 90-degree angle and
creates the proper straight-up-and-down lift so your volume lasts.
Reheat
the hair around the rollers at the crown of your head for two or three
minutes, and curl the rest of your hair to give it that coveted
downtown-chic wave. "Wrap 1-inch sections around a curling iron and
twist it away from your face," he says. Repeat this around your entire
head, and then hit your hair with a cool shot of air to set it .
Then
take out the rollers, wave the hair the same way you curled the rest of
your hair, and backcomb the crown some more if you need it. Finally, hit
your hair with hairspray at the roots, and finish the whole look with a
texturizing spray, like John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray, for a rougher, cooler look.
5. Badass, Voluminous Bun
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday
Before heading out to the big bash, Josh suggests applying a silicone- and coconut oil-based product, John Frieda Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer,
into your hair to tame frizz, and using a skinny curling iron to define
the outer layer of your hair (since that's the hair that's going to be
seen when you pull it up). Try Hot Tools 5/8" Gold Curling Iron.
To
mimic Diandra's style, the most important thing is building the
foundation. "After you let your hair air dry — or on dry hair — create a
ponytail just with the hair at the crown of your head," Josh explains.
"Leave the rest of your hair down, dangling in front of your face so
that you resemble Cousin Itt. Then, put your ponytail through a hair
doughnut from Ricky's, and wrap the ponytail around the doughnut to
conceal it." Use bobby pins to lock it into place.
From there, pull 1-inch sections up toward the doughnut,
twisting them slightly before using a bobby pin to pin the hair around
the doughnut base. "Think of it as a pin cushion," he said. "As you lift
the hair up and pin it into place, it will morph into this cool shape."
Josh says to keep this look young and cool with hair accessories — specifically ones that give it a party-like feeling. Try Jennifer Behr Aster Bobbypin Set of Five,
which you can pop in anywhere you like — preferably on your best side
(You know which one that is!), since you're bound to be taking pictures
all night for Insta.
To finish off your look, give yourself a stunning smoky eye and pair it with a neutral lip, and then step into a tough, yet feminine mini dress like this one from Balmain x H&M.
6. Sleek, Stunning Strands
|
Six Gorgeous Hairstyles to Try This Holiday |
Don't have time to really
style your hair? Never underestimate the power of silky smooth strands.
All it takes is a few passes of a flat iron, plus a fancy-looking
headpiece, and boom: You're an instant bombshell.
Before
you actually straighten your strands to perfection though, Josh
recommends creating a strong center part to give your look more drama,
like he did with Hayley. Then, take small sections and run the flat
iron, like Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Styling Iron,
over them from root to tip. "Small sections are key because this will
give you that sleek hair look that everyone will be envious of," Josh
says.
After all your hair is straightened, apply a spritz of a frizz-fighting product into your hands, like Serge Normant Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray,
and then apply it to the ends for high shine and to keep any split ends
looking polished. Whether or not you choose to wear a hair accessory is
up to you, but they really can take a simple style like this to the
next level. Try Jennifer Behr Thea Diadem headpiece.
Go from work to werking it by lining the inner rims of your eyes, applying a deep pink blush to your cheeks and lips, and then ditching whatever shirt you wore under your blazer to show some skin for a sexier look.
