15 Super-Hot Holiday Party Hairstyles

Accessorized: Short Hair

If your hair is shoulder-length or shorter, a headband like Keira Knightley’s looks sweet. Pin any loose ends in the back to create a short hair-friendly updo.

Accessorized: Long Hair

A rhinestone barrette like Lauren Conrad’s transforms long, loose hair from everyday to party-worthy.

Pompadour: Short Hair

Pink‘s rockabilly-inspired flip is a festive way to dress up a short haircut. To get her look, backcomb hair to add height, comb over to the side, and roll the ends under. Use bobby pins in a shade that matches your hair so they aren’t visible.

Pompadour: Bangs

If you have blunt bangs like Jessica Biel‘s, tease them to create volume, then flip them up and pin to create a pompadour shape. Pull the lengths of your hair back into a bun, slicking back the sides.

Party Ponytail: Shoulder Length Hair

A super sleek texture makes Emily Blunt’s pony look polished enough for the red carpet — or your next holiday soiree.

Party Ponytail: Long Hair

Wavy texture and plenty of height at the crown make Kate Hudson’s ponytail party-ready. Wrap a strand of hair around the elastic for a final, dressed up touch.

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10 No Blow Dryer-Required Hairstyles

Who wants to waste precious beach time doing their hair? Ditch the hot tools when the temperatures rise—these fun, easy styles make going from the pool to a party a total breeze!

Sleek Ponytail

If you’re in a total rush to get to an afternoon BBQ, slick it back into a ponytail! Use a fine-tooth comb to smooth wet hair straight back, and secure with a fun, neon hair tie. As it dries, twirl your 'tail around your finger to create natural, bouncy waves!

Double Topknots

Summer parties are the perfect excuse to have a little Miley moment! To get her famous double buns, part your hair down the middle and make two high ponytails. Twist each pony into two messy buns, and secure with elastics. The messier, the better!

Side Twist

This cool update to the side pony is so easy to do—it's even quicker than braiding! Pull your hair to one side and separate into two sections. Twist both sections the same direction as you wrap them around each other in the opposite direction.

Low-Key French Twist

No need to sweat it out in the bathroom to score this glam style. Let your hair dry in the sun, then apply gel from roots to tips to give it a wet look. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck and rake through your strands with your fingers, leaving bumps here and there for an undone look, and twist up. Tuck the ends in and set with bobby pins.

High Braid

To try this sporty style, pull all your hair as high up as it will go and secure into a ponytail with a clear elastic. Then, braid the ponytail—stick to a regular three-strand plait, or mix it up with a fishtail. Add a pop of color by piling on fun, retro scrunchies!

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5 Tips to protect your hair in winter

Winter means dry and rough hair. To prevent bad hair days during this season, we present five hair care tips on how to protect your tresses while travelling during colder temperatures, inside and out.

Avoid overheating: If you are travelling regularly, don't overdo it with styling. Over styling with heat-based tools such as flat irons and curling irons are common problems during winter. If you want to style, switch from using a flat iron to Velcro rollers to give hair smoothness and volume. Always remember, while styling, try to pick options that are less taxing on your hair. If you require a blow dryer or flat iron, try using it only once a week. It's the same with hairdryers, as the heat they generate to blow dry can damage hair. Use a cool air setting instead.

Don't raise the temperature: We know how tempting it is to indulge in a hot shower during winter, but it can be unfriendly to your locks! Washing hair in extremely hot water is damaging, so try moderate temperatures instead. If you really need to crank up the hot water dial, make sure you apply a deep conditioner in your hair and have a plastic cap on. Turn the dial back down when rinsing the conditioner out. If you wash your hair more often, try to use a non-sudsing shampoo to help protect hair against drying from frequent shampooing. If your hair is oily, using this type once a week will be good. If your hair is dry, then use a non-sudsing shampoo. Daily hair washing will dry out your locks, so wash it two to three times a week to leave in the natural oils.

Use a leave-in conditioner: Regular deep conditioning is a must this time of year, no matter what your hair type is. Coat hair with a deep conditioner, then fasten a shower cap or a plastic bag tightly over the hair, and sleep with it overnight. Rinse out in the morning. Putting hair in styles that keep it out of the way - like a ponytail or quick bun — while using a leave in conditioner for added protection will be helpful. And don't forget about your scalp, which can become irritated by winter. Avoid dry flaky scalp by getting hydrating and stimulating scalp treatments.

Safely secure your hair: A common way to secure hair when outside is with hair pieces. Secure your hair with bobby pins or elastic bands that do not contain metal components, as these pieces can cause breakage when they're removed because hair becomes tangled or wrapped around the metal. Opt for elastic bands wrapped only in fabric or small clear elastic bands which are perfect for the ends of a braid.

Protect your hair outside: Whenever you are stepping outside in the cold, keep your head/hair covered. If you're using a knit cap to cover your head, wrap a silk scarf on your hair first. This will provide a protective barrier from your hat and an extra layer against the elements. Use hats with a satin or silk lining wool, cotton and other fibers not only absorb moisture but also rub on the hair strands, which can be damaging. Hoods are also a great option.

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11 Tips for Voluminous, Healthy Hair

Even if you weren't born with fine hair, you might notice your ponytail looking leaner as you get older. Plump your locks with these easy pointers

Hair is the one part of our body most of us wish were a little fatter. And while some women are born with thin hair, many will develop it over time. "Usually, women have breakage or hair loss caused by chemical treatments or flatiron abuse, but a health condition like anemia or a thyroid problem can also be the culprit," says Francesca Fusco, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Other common causes include stress and hormonal shifts (women may shed hair for up to a year after having a baby). If you notice dramatic or unexplained hair loss, see your doctor. Everyone else: Try these simple mane-thickening moves!

Products and Treatments

Keep It Clean
The squeakier fine hair is, the better (and bigger) it will look. "Like your facial skin, scalp tissue holds a lot of bacteria, and when combined with oil, it can weigh down the hair and impede healthy growth from your follicles over time," says Elizabeth Cunnane Phillips, a trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Clinic in New York City. Shampoo daily with a clarifying formula. Try: L'Oreal Professionnel Volumetry shampoo ($23.50, at salons), which contains antibacterial, deep-cleansing salicylic acid. Chase with conditioner applied to the mid-shafts and ends only.

Do a Scalp Massage
Your scalp is the bedrock of your hair—keep it healthy, and your hair will grow in healthy, says Phillips. Once a week, swap your usual shampoo for one with mint or menthol, which is thought to help stimulate circulation, and massage it into your entire scalp (sides, nape, and crown) with the pads of your fingers for two minutes, then rinse. Try: Pantene Pro-V Weekly Deep Cleanse ($5, at drugstores), which contains mosa mint oil.

Deep-Treat
Being married to your flatiron or getting highlight-happy can put you on the fast track to thin hair. "High heat and chemical overload can weaken and dry out the hair, leading to breakage called trichorrhexis nodosa, and can put a strain on hair follicles and prevent healthy hair growth," says Fusco. Once a week, after shampooing, thoroughly rub a rich treatment mask into your scalp and hair, and rinse after three minutes. Try: Clear Scalp & Hair Deep Hydrating Treatment Mask ($5, at drugstores), which contains vitamins B5 and E and proteins to help strengthen hair over time, making it less likely to snap off.

Be Picky About Products
Thickening sprays and mousses are like puffer jackets: They give the illusion of bulk. "Both contain polymers that coat the hair and make it seem bigger," explains Phillips, who recommends a spray formula for straight hair, and a mousse to add definition to waves or curls. If using a spray, distribute it evenly through damp hair from roots to ends. Try: Rene Furterer Volumea volumizing conditioning spray ($26, at salons). For mousse, rake an egg-size dollop through damp hair, then style. Try: Garnier Fructis Style Sky-Hi Volume Mousse ($4.29, at drugstores).

Bring on the Hair Spray
It does more than simply lock your style in place. "Hair spray is very buildable, plus, you can brush it out as you go, and it gives hair this amazing thick, nonsticky feel with a little lift," says Benjamin Mohapi, a Los Angeles hairstylist. Try: Oribe Thick Dry Finishing Spray ($37, oribe.com), which has panthenol to swell the hair shaft as you spritz.

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Hair masks for dry and dull hair

Battling dry and dull hair? Here are 10 super rich hair masks completely made out of natural ingredients. Try them at home and flaunt your long, lustrous and enviable tresses...

Traditional henna pack
Soak henna mixed with black tea overnight. In the morning, add two beaten eggs, four teaspoons of curd, juice of half a lemon and one tablespoon of coconut or olive oil. Leave this mask on for at least two hours before washing it off with cold water for best results. Use a mild shampoo.

Protein-rich hair mask for dry and dull hair
Mix one egg yolk, one tablespoon of castor oil, one tablespoon of honey and cover your hair from root to tips. Put on a plastic shower cap and wrap your head with a towel. Wash off after half an hour and do a final rinse with apple cider vinegar. Using this mask thrice a week will give you excellent results.

Banana mask
Mash two ripe bananas till smooth. Add two tablespoons of mayonnaise and one tablespoon of olive oil. Apply and leave on hair for an hour. Wash hair with lukewarm water. Since bananas are known for its softening effects on the hair, this mask is excellent for ladies who have dull and rough hair.

Potato hair mask
Remove the skin of one large potato and grate it. Squeeze the juice into a bowl. Mix two tablespoons of aloe vera gel to this. Stir well till the mixture becomes smooth in texture. Massage onto the scalp for 15 minutes and then, leave the mask for two hours before washing off. This mask helps in hair growth and combats hair fall.

Coconut cream mask
Take out all the cream at the bottom of a tender green coconut. Put it in a dish and warm it a little. Slowly massage it into your hair from root to tip. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and leave it for an hour. Wash with a mild shampoo and let your hair dry naturally. If done regularly, this pack helps regain your hair's lost shine and also makes it bouncy.

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Hair Colour Trends for Fall/Winter 2014

The top hair hues and colouring techniques that will be in for the upcoming season.

1. Next level ombre: splashlights

Just call this halo-effect colour ombre’s little sister. It's meant to look like a ray of light is constantly hitting the hair, making it perfect for clients who like to live life in the spotlight. This can include crown lights—a bold style for those wanting a unique look—or fringe lights, which draw attention to the eyes and cheekbones), or a subtle gradation on the mid-length to create shine and dimension on long hair. Search Twitter/Instagram for the hashtag #splashlights for more inspiration from Redken artists.

2. Graffiti-inspired colour placement.

 Roch Lemay, Matrix’s education and events director, says bold streaks of colour—in shades spotted on the runways, like sangria, cobalt blue, cypress green and bright yellows—can be used against lighter hues to create 3-D, transitional shading to create beautiful outlines. The key is to pick a color base that works for your client. Blondes should try an icy platinum. Dark reds can do a deep ox blood shade, but rich gingers, strawberry blondes and warm bronzes are also good bases. This season, neutral bases should have cool yellow undertone. “With any of these bases, add a 3D dimension with MATRIX Color Graphics lift n’tone or lacquers,” says Lemay. Mix bold colours with soft cuts for a contrasting effect.

3. The Mallen streak.

We never thought we'd say this, but streaks are back. They're purposeful, artistically placed and in a trendy shade: grey. Sassoon Colour Director John Beeson says a well-placed Mallen Streak accents a beautifully tailored shape, and can be re-adapted into different styles. “Amplify the lines of a client’s haircut by painting a bold and dramatic Mallen Streak under the parting of the hair. Build colours tone-on-tone to give hair a three dimensional quality. Use tones inspired by nature such as browns, bronzes and silver-toned beige for a modern and elegant look.”

4. Blurred lines.

Give clients a multi-tonal look they want using Redken's new Blur Brush (available in October 2014). The brush, which has long bristles to distribute formula more evenly helps create gentler hair colour transitions between shades and creates a third tone when two colours are blurred together. This can create stark, edgy styles or more natural looking highlights. Blur horizontally, vertically or diagonally for contrast, ombre highlights or soft movement. Use two shades with two to three levels of difference for best results.

5. The top blonde hue: chambre

Icy, cooler blondes have always be in during the cooler weather, but with peachy pastels becoming a huge colour trends this past spring, the big blonde shade of the season, according to pro blonder Kim Vo, Blonde Ambassador for Schwarzkopf Professional, is “chambre,” a fusion of champagne colour with an ombre technique. This toned down blonde with subtle gradation is created using freehand balayage highlighting that incorporates cotton as a barrier, using IGORA COLOR 10.

 6. Sunset-inspired shades

Lily Allen already started this colour trend with her sunset ombre hair. For colour-loving clients, amped-up shades inspired by the sky are going to be big. Think fiery, copper reds, golden hues and voilets. Robb Dubré, Kenra Professional® Senior Artistic Director says this kind of hair colour is all about “the subtle delineation of tones and strong diffusion of light.” Click here to download artistic colour placement charts for fiery red and sienna brown.

7. Hot shade: Punky purples

With many celebs rocking pastel purple hair this year, it's no wonder orchid shades are still popular heading into fall. Sue Pemberton, two-time NAHA winning colourist and Vero K-PAK Color International Artistic Director, offers two rock-inspired takes on this new colour trend using Vero K-PAK Color Intensity Color System's new shades: Titanium, Orchid, Magenta, and Light Purple. Try horizontal slices for maximum colour vsibiity on the surface, hidden vertical slices for subtle bursts of colour, or diagonal slices for a diffused colour effect. The results can be pretty bright, so she advises using Clear Mixer to control the intensity, and starting with a level 9 or higher for maximum vibrancy.

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30 Latest Short Hairstyles for Winter

The short hairstyles are very stylish and popular. Besides, it is very easy to create and maintain. With so many chic and attractive short hairdos that you can say goodbye with your usual old hairstyle.

Short Haircut with Side Swept Bangs

The super cute hairstyle with a lot of texture is amazing and stylish. The short hairstyle is full of life and styled simply with a diagonal line in the bangs and straight down round the sides and the back. The cool hairstyle can turn every day into an exciting one.

Blunt Haircut for Blonde Hair

This short hairstyle looks cute and cool. The fine smooth hair lays neatly along the sides of the face and in the fringe area. The bangs are cut horizontally. The two sides are textured along the bottom edge with a slight razor-cut or point-cut skill to make the blunted hairline softer, yet leaving the hairstyle with defined shape.

Modern Haircut for Women

The short hairstyle is cut round, which form a smooth and modern silhouette. The layers are graduated and the nape area is kept shorter to enhance the roundness of the hairstyle. The bangs are thinned with a razor-tool for some softness.

Trendy Layered Haircut

Various layers and face framing textures make the short hairstyle luscious. The crafted roundness adds some cool factors too. The front layers are kept longer and thinned just caressing the cheeks. The neat long bangs draw people’s attention to the big eyes and pair the layers greatly.

Trendy Stacked Bob

This short hairstyle is featured by long side swept bangs which have a clear curved line and many layers. The hair ends with blunted slender slices offers a textured look. The splendid hairstyle offers people casual beauty and simplicity. Besides, the hairstyle can flatter many face shapes.The chic tones create a more ravishing effect.

Trendy Stacked Bob

This short hairstyle looks cute and smooth. The fine hair lays neatly along the sides of the face and in the fringe area. The two sides are textured along the bottom edge with a slight razor-cut or point-cut skill to make the blunted hairline softer, yet leaving the hairstyle with wonderful shape.The straight part makes the whole hairstyle even and exposes the forehead charmingly.

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