‘Glam yet laid back’: Trending hairstyles for the festive party season
We asked two of the industry’s most sought-after hairstylists to break down the four defining hair trends for the festive season – and how to pull them off in real life.
Middle-partings have been trending ever since the sweeping side parts of the 2010s dyed out (pardon the pun). But recently celebrities from Scarlett Johansson to Zoë Kravitz have been bringing back the side part.
But the biggest challenge is keeping it lifted and glossy. Global hairstylist Tom Smith, member of the British Beauty Council Hair Committee and co-founder of AEVUM Salon, says the key is preparation.
“The ultimate prep for a deep side parting is a styling powder,” he says. “Evo haze is my preferred choice which is sprayed directly into the roots and is invisible to the eye but adds strong hold and control to the hair while retaining volume and a natural-looking finish.”
Staving off humidity is also crucial, as celebrity stylist Jason Collier, founder of Studio23, says: “I like to use a small amount of the Oribe anti-humidity spray and lightly mist it along the parting and roots while the hair is still slightly damp – this gives you a humidity shield right where you need it most.”
Seen on the runways from Prada to McQueen – a more messy, lived in look is the way to go for the upcoming party season. But to make sure you don’t look like you’ve just rolled out of bed, Smith recommends creating shape before adding texture.
“Creating the texture intentionally first, before applying a texture spray is crucial,” he says. “[Use] a curling iron to create movement in the hair first before lightly misting a texture spray.”
He also suggests using gravity while spraying for an airy lift.
Collier says it’s important to be imperfect with your technique saying “go in with a tong only on random sections.Alternate the direction of each curl […] then, break everything up with your fingers and finish with [a texture mist].”
The retro flick – particularly on bobs and mid-length cuts – is one of the most wearable statement styles this season, sported by the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Lana Del Rey.
“The sixties flick is iconic, but the modern version is all about a softer curve rather than a rigid flip,” says Collier. “Avoid too much volume at the crown […] keep the roots sleek and let the drama happen at the edges.”
Smith suggests building volume using a round brush and a hairdryer as opposed to a dedicated tool.
“A small round brush can encourage an outward flick [at the ends],” Smith explains.
Like the voluminous sixties dos, a sky high pony is also trending this season, and the perfect way to accessorise is with a bow.
The likes of Versace have sent hairbows down the runway in ponytails and half-up-half-down dos.
Smith’s advice is to avoid anything timid. “I recommend either a tiny bow or an oversized one – this keeps it high fashion rather than ‘twee’.
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