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Formal Hairdos

Formal Hairdos, the simple things to watch
By Saleemah Staten

Preparing for holiday formal hair dos, does not have to be tedious and costly. With so many things to do and little time and money to do them, your formal hairdo for the holiday office party or family dinner may wind up at the bottom of your list. However, you can be the highlight of any holiday event without spending a ton of cash.

With these simple techniques, you can transform your look into a festive hairstyle for the holidays. 

The Bob ~ is a classic and formal hairdo, that can be worn may ways to make it trendy, yet sheek. The first step is getting the right haircut to fit your face shape, which should be layered so it adds volume and versatility.  Then, hair can be blown straight or set on large rollers for added body. In order to transform this classic formal hairdo into trendy holiday tresses, you should add little or lots of big barrel curls to the ends.

Another Great Formal Hairdo

Vintage Coif/Formal Up Do’s ~ are the hottest hairstyle worn this year on runway carpets. Inspired by the 40’s and 50’s look, this hairstyle can be worn with short, medium or long hair. After setting the hair on small or medium sized rollers, hair can be molded into a soft wave pattern or pinned into a french twist or chignon. Be sure not to over saturate the hair with hairspray, so it stays soft and easy to manage.

Coordination ~ One of the biggest mistakes we make during the holidays are over coordinating our image. A fabulous hairstyle combined with a sexy dress, bright make-up, and over the top accessories, can make for an overdone Holiday mess. Be sure your entire look is coordinated and everything complements each other. If you decide to wear a classic cocktail dress and add a bold vintage accessory, don’t over due it on the hair or make-up. Instead, try opting for a vintage coif/up do. Remember you don’t want to be in competition with the holiday décor, so keep it simplistic and sheek.

Preservation ~ Lastly, to ensure your formal hairdo lasts for your Holiday event, keep your hair pinned or wrapped while you enjoy cooking, decorating, and wrapping gifts.

And while others are busy admiring your new look this season, remember to spread Love and enjoy the Reason for the Season!

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