If the thought of finding the energy over the festive period for the constant stream of socialising – and the glamming up that’s involved with it – makes you shudder, then know this: we get it. Nobody has the time, nor money, to be booking in for big bouncy blowdries and Hollywood waves every time a colleague or old college friend arranges Christmas cocktails.
Save the salon for a special occasion, and try your hand at these easy-to-do, at-home styles that are among 2018’s biggest hair trends. To make things even easier, our friends at Peter Mark have provided a step-by-step guide to ensure we don’t mess it up!
The Centre of Attention
Something as simple as changing your parting can give you a whole new look regardless of the length of your hair if you want to make a statement this party season. For Christmas 2018 it’s all about the dramatic centre parting. This look works best with super sleek hair giving it an even more dramatic feel.
Step 1: Start with L’Oréal Steampod Smoothing Cream (€19.60) which is steam-activated by the Steampod to resurface and reseal the cuticles of the hair fibre for a mirror-like shine.
Step 2: Apply throughout your hair, comb in your centre part and blow dry in.
Step 3: Working with fine section use the Steampod (€185.00) for the ultimate humidity and party proof hair.
Step 4: Style behind both ears for that extra fashion feel.
Touchable Texture
Texture has dominated 2018 hair trends but when it comes to the party season we all need a little bit of extra glam.
Step 1: To create high gloss beautiful curls you need to start by blow drying your hair using Kerastase L`Incroyable Blow-dry (€25.00) which gives an incredible 96 hours anti-frizz without compromising touchability.
Step 2: Using the Ghd Platinum + (€199) curl your hair using rough sections and alternating your curls section by section to give a more natural looking texture.
Step 3: Finally, using the Peter Mark Air motion Brush (€14.95) roughly brush your hair up and away from your face for added volume, which will also loosen and break up the curls.
The Party Pleaser
Nothing says party season like beautiful glamorous waves.
Step 1: To get them perfect every time you should start by applying Redken Iron Shape (€22.90) for heat protection throughout your hair then make a deep side parting and don’t be afraid to really go for it with the deepness for added dramatic effect.
Step 2: Working in even sections place the ghd oracle (€199) one inch from your root with the logo facing out and clamp shut. Rotate the styler and glide it down through your hair. Repeat this exactly throughout your hair and allow to fully cool.
Step 3: Then mist a light spray of Redken Shine Flash (€17.90) over your hair for that added Christmas sparkle after which you can brush through your curls.
Step 4: Style into shape using the Peter Mark Air motion Brush (€14.95)
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