December is full of occasions when you want to look your best, and they often come thick and fast. Hair that works for both the office Christmas party and the family dinner saves you time and money.
One base, three looks
- Office Christmas party: a low bun with a few loose strands – polished but not over the top
- Party with friends: big, soft waves and volume at the roots
- Family dinner: worn down, brushed smooth and glossy
Volume that lasts all night
Curl in larger sections than you think you need, let the curls cool completely while pinned up, and only then brush them out. It's the cooling, not the hairspray, that makes the shape hold.
Take heat seriously
Lots of parties in a short space of time means lots of styling. Use heat protection every time and the lowest heat that gets results – hair extensions don't recover the way your own hair does.
Book in good time
Fridays and Saturdays in December are the first slots to go. If you need both a move-up and styling before a party, book them as two appointments, not one.
See also updos with hair extensions.