Holiday Hair Inspiration
Volume, and Texture, and Accessories…. Oh my!
With so many new trends surfacing (or resurfacing), we wanted to share with you our favorites just in time for the Holiday Season! Trying new styles can be overwhelming and challenging, we get it! That’s why we have chosen 4 styles that are easy, quick, and trendy!
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Style #1: Classic Blowout
You can't go wrong with a good old fashioned blowout or roller set. Classic styles are always in, but you can put a twist on the blowout or roller set depending on your length or style of hair. If your hair is a bit shorter you can add flare or glamor with a deep side part and a hair clip. Here, we used one that complimented Tiffany's sweater. In recent years most blowouts have been done with a middle part and curls that flow away from the face. Trending again is the 90's blowout that has a side part, with curls turned down and more toward the face. The most updated version is a combination of both. Mix it up and have fun with it! Don't forget some shine spray when you are done! We recommend Eufora Gloss, an aerosol shine spray that keeps your hair bouncy, and shiny without the any heavy greasy feeling.
Style #2: Ponytail
Ponytails are seen on all the celebrities! JLo and Ariana Grande are the ponytail queens. If you don't have a celebrity stylist at your disposal to install long extensions, we've got a little trick for you! It is classic, glamorous, and can be so versatile. One quick trick, and you can have a longer, fuller looking ponytail! Section your hair ear to ear. Wrap the top section in a clear elastic band. In the salon, we use clear elastics because they are so much easier to hide. Wrap the second section in a clear elastic just below the top one. Using a large hair threading needle (look familiar from the early 90's?), loop the bottom pony through the eye of the needle, pushing the needle up through the top ponytail and pull! So easy! Back comb it for some fullness, wear it sleek, or add a bow. All versions are gorgeous! If you would like a fuller look like the one pictured, use Eufora Powder Grip when back combing and seal it all in with Eufora Tame Hairspray. Another great thing about ponytails - they work best with dirty hair, so do this on day 2 or 3 of your blowout!
Style #3: Looped Braid
Fun and glam is to do a little braid in the front of your hair with some volume and curls around it. This version of a braid was done with the medium hair threading needle and Eufora Fixation Styling Wax to maintain the sleek look of the loops. Apply a small amount of Fixation to the hair you will be working with and comb through completely. This also helps the needle to slide through more easily. Wrap one small section in the front with a clear elastic, loop the hair through the eye of the thread, the needle through the center of the pony tail and pull through. You can pull the pieces out around the elastic to add more volume and texture to your liking. Taking a small amount of hair on each side of the first pony incorporating the remainder of the first ponytail, wrap this with a clear elastic and repeat the looping process. You can do this as many times as you would like. In this style it was done 3 times. Using the Powder Grip to back comb and fan out the hair around the style. Finish with Gloss, grab a glass of eggnog and enjoy your evening!
Style #4: 90’s Waves
This is the big winner for the season! Wavers are a huge hit this season because they create volume and texture in one quick step! You can make your waves as tight or as loose as you prefer. Cherre has her waves in the medium range. Taking a section of hair, spray with Eufora Retain Heat Styling Spray, comb through, clamp the hair with the waver, hold for 2-3 seconds and move down the strand. If you would like larger waves take larger sections of hair, and allow gaps between the waves. For tighter waves take smaller sections of hair and don't leave any gaps between waves. Once complete, spray with Gloss Shine Spray and slay the day (or night)! Headbands are also a very popular accessory this season and a great way to frame these beautiful waves. How can you go wrong with this python headband from Indulge?
Want to WIN this Hot Tools Waver? All you have to do is try out ONE of these styles and TAG US in your photo on either Instagram or Facebook. You will then be placed into a drawing to win a waver!
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Key tips: Use the right products and tools to get your style to perform the way you want and last for your entire event. Try the style at least one time prior to doing it for a big event. If you aren't sure what you want to do or how to do it, book an appointment with a stylist now. The stylists at Indulge are happy to teach you how to do it yourself too! Holiday appointments fill up before the holidays even start.
Other ideas for trendy holiday hair looks: leave a few pieces of hair out around your face, as face framing is where it's at! Any kind of bun is acceptable right now, put a bow on it and call it a fancy style!
Key holiday trends: Volume, texture, 90's. Accessories: Scrunchies, Headbands, Bows, Hair Clips.
Hairstylists: Tiffany Ward, owner of Indulge Salon & Tanning & Cherre Metcalf, manager of Indulge Salon & Tanning. Photographer: Maya Wuertz, Hairstylist at Indulge Salon & Tanning
Earrings on Tiffany : Baubles & Bobbies of North Mankato
Green Sweater on Tiffany: Vivian Rose
Black Blazer on Cherre: Vivian Rose
Black Blouse on Tiffany: Sota Sisters of North Mankato
All Accessories, Eufora Products and Tools available for sale at Indulge Salon & Tanning
Holiday Hair Article in North Kato Magazine written by Tiffany Ward (view page 36):