This year’s hair heroes are all about high-performance formulas that work harder, hold longer and keep your style looking polished well into the early hours. Think modern volumisers that create lift without crunch; humidity-defying gels and creams for that ultra-slick, snatched bun; and memory-hold sprays that lock in mermaid waves while still allowing natural movement.
“This year’s hair heroes are all about high-performance formulas that work harder, hold longer and keep your style looking polished well into the early hours
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If you’re channelling big, bouncy volume for a black-tie event, a root-boosting mousse or heat-protective thickening spray is your secret weapon. Prefer a sleek up-do for the office party? You’ll want smoothing serums, flyaway tamers and strong-yet-shiny hold gels that keep everything in place without the dreaded stiffness. And for the curl-lovers, a cocktail of curl creams, defining foams and long-wear hairsprays will ensure your ‘do stays sculpted until well after the bells toll.
The right prep makes all the difference. Our edit of 12 styling essentials brings together the very best formulas for every festive look, from 90s poker-straight lengths to tousled Bardot tresses and glossy chignons, to help you master your most glamorous party-season hair yet.
