Hairstyles To Rock At Your Next Holiday Party

French braid Braids are on-trend these days

Author Photo of Wayne Bean By: Wayne Bean / Twitter @BeanWayne
Contributing Writer
Published: 11/22/11 | Updated: 11/6/17

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The holiday season is here, which means you're likely gearing up for a couple of parties shortly. You may have already picked out the perfect dress and shopped for a few makeup necessities, but what are you planning to do with your hair? The winter is the perfect time to try out new styles, as the weather isn't likely to be humid, so whatever style you choose should stay flawless all night. With the right tools and products, and a Conair promotion code, you can get the perfect holiday hair no matter what your style. Here are a few ideas to try.

French braid Braids are on-trend these days, which means the classic French style is appropriate no matter what the occasion. You may think you need a friend to help you out with this one, but it's pretty easy to manage yourself with a bit of practice. Use a styling cream to give your hair a bit of hold, then part your hair to the side. Pull back two of the front pieces and gather them together at the back of your head, using a small, clear elastic to secure them. Now, use your fingers to pull back a section of hair from one side of your head. Pull it back and over the ponytail, then do the same with another piece from the other side. Keep separating sections like this from the front and alternate crossing them over in the back, pulling the end in front of one shoulder.

Classic waves After the shower, blow-dry your hair, so it's completely dry, then part it wherever you wish. Use a serum to protect your delicate ends from heat damage, then grab a curling iron with a 1-inch barrel. Use it to separate 1-inch sections of hair on either side of your part, and twist them around the curling iron away from your face. Do this around your entire head, then use your fingers or a brush to separate and smooth the waves. Finish with a light-hold hairspray.

Sleek and shiny After washing and conditioning your hair, rinse it with cold water before stepping out of the shower. This will seal your hair cuticles and make them smoother. Next, apply a shine serum to your towel-dried strands. If you're worried about split ends, use a leave-in conditioner on just the ends. A HairProducts.com promotion code can get you great deals on everything you need. Once that's applied, blow-dry your hair on low heat, then use the cool setting to give a final blast when it's almost dry. Heat up a flat iron, then use it to go through your entire head. It helps to separate your hair into smaller sections. You may want to start on the top layer, then work your way to the layers underneath. Finish with an anti-freeze cream to ensure that your style stays smooth all night.

Glamorous curls After blow drying your hair, apply a mousse that will give you added volume and a bit of grip. Separate your hair into small sections, then use hot rollers to curl. Just twist each section around the roller until it's close to your head, then secure with the pins. Do this all around your head until there is no more loose hair. Spray your head with a strong hairspray, then leave the curlers until they've cooled. Use your fingers to gently separate the curls, or brush them out for a softer effect. Finish with a bit more hairspray, and you have a chic look to flaunt at the party!

Wayne Bean, Contributing Writer

Wayne is a personal finance expert and former financial planner. He contributes knowledge gleaned from his time at AMB and a lifetime of frugal living. Not much of a Twitter user.