From pigtails to putting a bow on it: 5 easy Christmas hair ideas for time-strapped party girls
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When it comes to party hair, I think ambition needs to be balanced with reality. Would we like to do a big bouncy blowdry with bows? Of course we would. Will it be utterly destroyed by the oddly prevalent wind tunnels in the Underground and that odd drizzle that seems to mysteriously descend whenever a big event is about to happen? Of course it will.
Add in the factor of not quite enough time — and in likelihood — energy needed to be distributed between outfit, make-up, and nails. Unless a hairdresser is involved, you’re unlikely to spend the scarce time between wrapping presents or lying on the sofa watching one of Netflix’s best Christmas shows than doing something complex to your hair.
These factors considered, for this guide, I specifically sought out hairdressers and looks that don’t require you to be a master of your hair in order to do something a bit more jazzy with it. Here’s what they had to say:. Sure, you knew this was coming. But Tom Smith, the International Artist in residence at Billi Currie and Global Ambassador for Olaplex, Eva, CurrentBody, and Calcium Professional says that whether you have what he’s dubbing the ‘Dolce Vita Crop’, aka a soft but androgenous short ‘do, or long waves, a sparkly barrette or multiple graphic hair slides are the way to go. He adds that asymmetry in accessories is worth considering to keep things modern.
Bows, big scrunchies, a bit of satin deftly tied around hair piled atop your head: Smith says a resounding yes to all of these. This works for all, really — if your hair’s too short to be swept up in some exciting fabric creation, you could always tie it around your head.
