Simple but Elegant Hairstyles for the Christmas Season

October 31, 2022 SBS Hair 0 Comments

The busiest season for parties and events is on the horizon, leading to many salons up and down the UK bracing themselves for the demanding season. From entirely new styles to re-inventing the bob, simple but beautiful hair is vital throughout this period.

As the leading provider of UK salon supplies, we explore ways to style your clients' hair to give them a show-stopping look for whatever event they may be attending. From work parties to Christmas with the inlaws, we showcase some of our favourite effortless looks this festive time of year.

Beautiful Long Bobs With Fringes

The long bob is an old-time favourite and every hairdresser's bread and butter. It can offer complete flexibility of styles and requires little maintenance without losing the length of a client's hair. Curls will make this hairstyle feel more fun and laid back, whereas straight and volumised will give an opulent feel to every Christmas dinner party. Paired with a fringe, this look can provide clients with a sharp and edgy frame to their face and can quickly go from dressed-down casual to formal and elegant with little effort. Heated brushes can allow you to add volume to this hairstyle with ease.

Recommended products to use to help with this style: BRUSH 40mm heated brush

Large Doughnut Bun

If you have a client who has a lot of hair and is looking for an updo, you can't go wrong with this look. This style is incredibly flattering on ladies with defined features and textured hair. It is effortless to accomplish, and clients can easily re-create it in the comfort of their own homes. Simply using a doughnut bun accessory, feed the hair around the piece until the hair completely covers it and hold it in place with an elasticated bobble and bobby pins. You also can pin any fringe back with bobby pins and hold it firmly with our excellent Nine Yards hair care finishing spray. This is also a great way to achieve heatless curls throughout the day for any nighttime event without compromising on sophistication for daily activities.  

Recommended products to help with this style: NINE YARDS Slapdash - Defining Spray Wax

The Wedding Bun

Although this style is predominantly seen with brides, it can be a beautiful do that seamlessly takes a client from day to night. A low wedding bun can be as straightforward or as complicated as you want to make it. Tie the hair up as you would a regular ponytail, keeping the hair straight and neat, but before pulling it all the way through on the last tie, only pull it halfway through. This will leave an elegant little bun which can be pinned in place with decorated bobby pins for the traditional bridal look or on its own for more elegance. This style can easily add a touch of festivities, with glitter for a real sparkle under the Christmas lights or entwining a ribbon of colour to hold the bun in place. If the client has any strands falling loosely at the front, use a straightener to give them a kink and bounce.

Recommended products to help with this style: B BRUSH Detangler

The Elegant Pony

For clients with beautiful glossy locks, highlight them with a stunning elegant slick-back ponytail. Pulling the hair tight to the scalp, you showcase their attractive facial features, and by adding a slight volume to your clients' ponytails, you emphasise their silky strands and give them a show-stopping look like no other. Of course, this look can only look well with beautiful and healthy hair, so it is vital to recommend products that will support healthy growth.

Recommended products to help with this style: EVERYGREEN 9 Extra Strong Hair Spray

The Easy Maintenance Pixie Cut

If your clients are looking for the most uncomplicated style to maintain through this busy period, the pixie cut is perfect. Keeping the top section long gives a beautiful sweeping fringe, providing a fun and easy to keep up with style. This style can be easily dressed up or dressed down and highlights the jawline for extreme elegance when needed. If a client wishes to be more daring with this look, you could recommend a touch of colour to match bold personalities and add a unique twist to the appearance.

Recommended products to help with this style: NINE YARDS Go Loud Volume Shampoo

Embrace the Natural Bounce of Your Afro

Although the afro may not be as easy to maintain, it offers a stunning beauty that looks effortless, simple and elegant. Afros are the perfect way to flaunt natural curls and look fantastic. Hydration is the key to keeping curls from suffering breakages, resulting in wild dos. Start with a water-based moisturising spray, follow up with an oil to seal in the moisture, then finish with a water-based moisturising cream such as a leave-in conditioner. With silky and hydrated curls, your client's afro will look impeccable every time.

Recommended products to help with this style: EVERYGREEN Dry Hair Mask

The Loose Curl Layered Cut

Curls can provide a fierce and elegant look if executed correctly. Small or tight curls convey an element of fun, and beach wave curls offer a relaxed appearance. A loose curl in layered hair will give volume and a Hollywood aesthetic. However, curling from the root will cause a poodle-like effect, especially with shoulder-length hair, so aim to curl from the middle section for the most elegant curls. You can always add volume to the roots with a selection of professional hair-styling products and hold the look in place for hours with a robust hair-finishing product.

Recommended products to help with this style: EVERYGREEN 1 Extra Strong Modeling Foam

Of course, to help you achieve these stunning looks, order from our great collection of eco-friendly salon products, which can also assist you in becoming a more sustainable salon this season.