Dressy hair doesn’t have to take hours (or a trip to the salon). We’ve got four dramatic ’dos that are totally easy and will look perf at any winter party or dance.
Whether you wanna go retro with lots of curls or amp up your pony, we’ve got cinchy how-tos for you! You’re welcome.
Glam Ponytail
Fab for girls who love a ponytail, but need to make it work for a fancy dinner!
Start with damp locks. Use a rattail comb to create a way-deep side part (use the outer edge of your eyebrow as a marker). Apply some mousse and blow-dry hair, using a round brush to smooth locks as you go. Be sure to keep your part in place.
Gather strands into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic. Smooth down flyaways with a frizz serum. Viola—totally sleek. An accessorized elastic adds extra sparkle.
Retro Girl Curls
Old-school curls get extra dramatic when you pump up the volume.
Apply a volumizer to damp hair. Blow-dry hair, using a round brush to straighten locks as you go. Once hair is totally, wrap a 2-inch section of hair around a hot roller.
Secure in place with a clip. Repeat, until all of your hair is in rollers. Let them cool. Carefully remove rollers, and loosen curls with your fingers. Use a rattail comb to create a side part. On the side with less hair, use a cute clip to pin locks behind your ear. Hairspray and you’re done.
Easiest-Ever Party Locks
Need a ’do that’ll take two secs and looks fun ‘n’ festive? Hello, shimmery headband!
Part hair to one side. Dab on some shine serum to get locks lustrous.
Pop on a glittery headband and go.
A Bun That’s Tops
Wanna be daring? Try out a tiny top hat—so perf for New Year’s Eve!
Start with dry hair. Backcomb locks, so you get some volume at the crown. Smooth hair back and gather into a low ponytail. Twist into a bun and secure with an elastic.
Clip on a tiny top hat pin to the side of your head (just slightly off center of the top). Finish with hairspray and get ready to make a statement.
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/3/2009 7:00:00 AM 159 COMMENTS