From the Boardroom to the Ballroom
Maintaining a marvelous mane is top priority for most women and especially during the holidays when you visiting even more family and friends. Put your best strands forward with this heavenly hairstyle. You can never go wrong with simple sophistication. Blow out your hair, and using a medium to large size curler barrel, wrap small sections of hair around the curler in a spiral motion. Each curled piece of hair will create the look of cascading curls with tons of movement and body.
Office After-Party
Make heads turn after hours with a sleek and chic blown out style. What makes this do so appealing is that it looks shakable and packed with shine. Use a styling aid that is not too greasy and heavy or your hair won’t move. Get this silky smooth look by using FHI Professional Ceramic Turmaline Styling Iron, $119, drugstore.com.
Festive Family Gathering
The bob oozes sophistication and is perfect for a fancy formal dinner party with your nearest and dearest. The many variations of this cut allow you to customize it to suit your face shape. We suggest getting a bob that is layered for added body and dimension. Request a whimsical side-sweep bang for sheer feminine perfection.
Flirty & Fun
Get carried away in the spirit of the holidays with an amazing do. This style is fancy yet free and we love these flirty flowing curls. You will need two hair combs for each side of your head to get this taunt look. Pull your curls back tight and spike the back of your mane out for effortless-looking beauty.
New Year Romance
Ringing in the New Year with your sweetie? He’ll love this shoulder-gracing relaxed wave style on you. The key to this effortlessly chic do is the carefree placement of the waves—uniform curls or waves can appear dated. Don’t be afraid to use hair pieces for added thickness when trying to achieve this look on your own.
Sleek Style
The bob is an all-time favorite cut because it offers so much versatility. Whether worn to a traditional dinner at Grandma’s or at a romantic day of ice skating with your boyfriend, the bob is never out of style. We love the fierceness this angled bob with side part offers and suggest keeping a similar cut looking fresh with a light spray of oil sheen.
Haute Holiday Date
Go for glam sporting beautiful bouncy curls. Try using curly styling products that are specially formulated for curly locks like Ouidad. This do strikes the perfect balance between formal and flirtatious. Use hot rollers to create elongated curls. We suggest taking 1-inch sections of almost-dry hair and set each piece into rollers. Unroll and smooth out with fingers for larger-than-life body.
From Your Desk to the Dance Floor
This updated shag is sophisticated enough to wear to the office with a sleek suit yet sassy enough to rock with a funky beaded dress to the club. An important element to maintain in achieving a style like this one is a precision cut. Be sure to add a moisturizing yet light pomade to ensure your style lasts throughout the night.
Cute Curls
Have you been wanting to try a Mohawk all year but never had the courage to take the plunge? Then skip the commitment and experiment with this adorable look. Spiral curls, which can be achieved with rods or a small barrel curling iron, were lightly pinned to create a Mohawk-inspired style that will be sure to turn heads at your upcoming New Year’s Eve events.
Formal Fancy
For a modern twist on the traditional French roll, opt for a sleek updo like this. Perfect to accompany your sexy sheath and dangling earrings at the beau’s corporate holiday gathering. For a true glam look, try adding a jeweled barrette or comb to this style.
hi.. its lovely. i like it. wonderful. thanks for sharing.
third up is wayy hot.. i remember when I saw it in Essence Mag I drooled..I know that model too..
hair is soo hot…
@yummy411 – i can totally see you in essence. for your hair, sure. but your nmakeup is an absolute show in! your skills are legendary!
man i can’t wait to be photographed by essence one day (maybe showing off my locs?)! i always love their photos and you can instantly tell it’s their work!