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The holiday season is fast approaching, which also means festive gatherings and Christmas parties are on the horizon, and certainly, that will require a lot of dressing up for the occasion. It’s a special time of the year for everyone, but the busy schedule, going out more often than normally can at times leave the hair feeling all stressed up, bit tired and dry. In the in the long run, the frequent styling can have a significant impact on hair and scalp health. And, with holiday festivities keeping you busy, you may be hard to find the time to follow or even look for a proper haircare routine, that would help to avoid the damage or minimise it.
This guide will share with you some easy hair hacks that will tame your hair before holiday parties all through the season and help you to avoid hair damage, leaving you with beautiful hair.
1 For coarse hair
Let’s define coarse hair first: it has a thick diameter with a rough texture, covers the scalp so that little to no scalp is visible when you pull a handful of your hair to the side, stretches and returns to its initial length when a strand is gently stretched with your fingers.
If you have coarse hair it can become messy or frizzy and will require time to work on it to get it silky smooth, the best thing therefore is to throw your hair into a bun. Easy. To make it manageable opt for a non-toxic shampoo and styling product that specifically targets coarse hair and make it thick and luscious.
When properly cared for, coarse hair will allow you to make the best buns and up dos. For that extra glam, add a ritzy hair accessory around the bun, a red lip and you are ready to go in no time at all.
2 Get beautiful curls instantly
Have you ever looked up at the clock and found you have wasted so much time on Facebook and don’t have time to curl up your hair for that party you must attend? Hair extensions are a super-easy solution to take your hair game to the next level.
Simply keep a hair extension pre-curled, and when there is not much time left for your hair routine to take a curler to your hair, just clip in your extension for getting instant, thick and long beautiful curls.
3 Manage excessive heat
If you want to achieve the perfect party hairdo, you must learn to curb excessive heat. Though hair styling tools can help achieve the look you want, excess use or using them at high temperature can harm the hair by causing split ends and eventually, breakage.
It is therefore crucial to use heat styling tools sparingly. Begin with a low heat setting and increase it gradually as and when needed. Additionally, apply a heat protection serum before using in heat styling equipment to create a barrier between the heats.
4 Prioritise hair health
Beyond heat protection, it is important to protect the hair from the elements, especially during the winter months due to the cold air. Don a scarf to protect it from chilly weather to preserve it’s moisture content.
5 After styling care
Once you have created your holiday party hairstyle it is important to continue the hair care routine so as not to undo the hard work of styling. While missing this step is tempting, simply applying a hair serum can help keep your style in place and enhance its longevity.