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Celebrity Inspired Holiday Party Hair: Glam Waves, Updos & Shine
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items My celebrity-inspired guide to holiday party hair — glam waves, polished updos and high-shine finishes that look red-carpet ready without a salon appointment. I picked the tools, treatments and accessories I would reach for for Christmas parties, New...
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Glam Waves & Curls
Polished Updos & Sleek Finishes
Shine, Hold & Party-Proof Finish
Party Hair Accessories & Finishing Touches
Glam Waves & Curls
My go-to section for soft, bouncy, camera-ready waves — the heated tools and heat protectants I use to get that polished, celebrity-inspired party finish.
My splurge pick for party night — I love how this gives me soft, bouncy waves and a smooth blowout finish in one tool, and I reach for it when I want my hair to look polished in photos all evening.
Dyson Airwrap ID™ Multi-Styler and Dryer for Straight to Wavy Hair
My classic curling iron for loose, glossy party waves — I love how evenly it heats and how soft my waves look without feeling stiff, and I always use a heat protectant with it first.
Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Curling Irons For Smooth, Shiny Hair
My non-negotiable first step before any hot tool — I love how lightweight this spray feels and how it keeps my waves soft and shiny instead of fried, especially on party nights.
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Weightless Heat Protectant
My pick for long, polished party waves — I love the extra-long barrel for my length, and I use it when I want smooth, bouncy curls that hold through the whole evening.
T3 SinglePass Curl X 1.5” Ceramic Extra-Long Barrel Curling Iron
Polished Updos & Sleek Finishes
My picks for elegant buns, smooth ponytails and sleek party updos — the brushes, pins and smoothing products I use to keep everything in place all night.
My go-to for a glass-smooth party finish — I love how sleek and shiny this leaves my hair, and I use it for polished ponytails and sleek updos that still look soft, never flat.
ghd Platinum+ Styler - 1" Flat Iron
My wet-to-dry shortcut for sleek party hair — I love how it dries and straightens in one pass, and I reach for it when I want a smooth, shiny finish without the extra heat damage.
Dyson Airstrait™ Wet-to-Dry Straightener in Ceramic Pink
My cheat for a full, polished party bun in minutes — I love how easy these are to twist in, and I use them when I want an elegant updo without a salon visit.
Kitsch - Brown Bun Twists Set
My gentle detangler for smoothing hair before an updo — I love how it glides through without pulling, and I keep it in my party prep kit for a sleek, snag-free base.
Hello Minnie The Original Detangler-Disney - Wet Brush
Shine, Hold & Party-Proof Finish
My finishing touches for gloss, hold and all-night staying power — shine sprays, flexible hairspray and the little extras I use so my party hair still looks fresh in the last photo.
My secret for glassy, frizz-free party hair — I love how this mini size lets me try it before committing, and I use it for that smooth, high-shine finish in photos.
Mini Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment - COLOR WOW
My classic hold for party hair — I love the brushable, flexible hold that keeps my waves and updos in place all night without feeling crunchy.
Kenra Professional - 10.0 oz Volume Spray 25
My finishing oil for glossy ends — I love how a few drops smooth flyaways and add shine, and I use it last on waves and sleek styles alike.
Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
My lightweight shine oil for party night — I love how it tames frizz and adds gloss without weighing my hair down, and I use a drop or two as the very last step.
OUAI Lightweight Heat-Protecting Hair Oil for Frizz Control
Party Hair Accessories & Finishing Touches
My favourite clips, pins and sparkly extras — the affordable accessories I use to turn a simple wave or bun into a full holiday party look.
My affordable styling clips for party prep — I love how they hold sections without leaving creases, and I use them while I curl so my waves set perfectly.
Kitsch - Eco-Friendly Creaseless Hair Clips
My go-to scrunchies for a soft, crease-free party ponytail — I love the satin finish and how gentle they feel, and I use them when I want an updo that still looks polished.
Cameo Satin Hair Scrunchies - Kitsch
My little sparkle moment for party hair — I love these gold bow pins for dressing up a wave or a bun, and I use them when I want a festive finish with almost no effort.
Kitsch - Metal Enamel Puffy & Bow Bobby Pins
My quick updo clip for party night — I love how securely it holds a twisted updo or half-up style, and I use it when I want an elegant look in seconds.
Conair Accessories - No-Slip Grip Claw Clip