Comb all ye faithful
hair products,hair,dsquared2,Christmas
Model backstage at DSquared
By Donna Chapman
We\'re unwrapping the secrets of sensational hair with festive flair, with all the products you need to see you through the festive season. Whether it\'s up-dos or down and dirty, click through to discover the serums, straighteners and sprays that will prove indispensible this party season.
Image: Backstage at DSquared
Perfect plaits
hair products,loreal,plait,hair
L\'Oreal Pro Pli spray
Weave your way through the festivities with a braid or two. Whether teased or precision finished, tucked under or ruched up, session stylist Malcolm Edwards suggests getting set with L\'Oréal Professionnel tecni.art Pli Spray, £11.30, www.lorealprofessionnel.co.uk
Best Beehive-iour
hair products,hair,Aveda
Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion
The only way is up this Christmas. Boost your beehive with Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion, £16.50, aveda.com, sprinkle onto dry hair for a super-sizing effect and backcomb and tease into shape.
Masterful multi-texture
hair products,hair styling products,hair,Tresemme
TRESemme Multi-styler
With the multi-tasking TRESemmé Philips Multi-Styler, £25, Boots, take the rough with the smooth and mix backcombed sections with sleek waves or straight lengths for a runway endorsed finish.
Viva volume
hair products,hair,james brown
James Brown hairspray
Whatever your take on big, bold glamour, freeze the moment with James Brown Hairspray, £5.99, Boots. His tip for enduring volume? Spray it onto fingertips before rubbing into the roots.
Burnished buns
hair products,ponytail,hair,paul mitchell
Paul Mitchell super skinny serum
A ponytail is a brilliant starting point for a low chignon or knot. Pull hair cleanly back from the face using Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, £4.50, 0845 6590012, the evening purse sized bottle is brilliant for touch-ups.
Fixing frizz
hair products,hair,Redken
Redken overnight treat
Even party animals need beauty sleep: make the most of it with Redken\'s indulgent and repairing Real Control Overnight Treat, £29, 0800 444 880, formulated for unruly locks.
Wow factor waves
hair products,hair,Bumble and Bumble
Bumble and Bumble shine spray
Be a mistletoe magnet courtesy of UK Editorial Stylist Neil Moodie who suggests deploying a smaller sized curling iron and lots of Bumble and bumble Shine spray, £27, 020 7836 0818.
Serious shine
hair products,hair,salon treatments
Model with glossy red hair
Worried about being a wallflower? The Matrix Colour Veil Glossing Service, 0845 601 0122 for appointed salons, is the ultimate lunchtime pick me up. Sheer Prizms.PLUS is a shine maximising clear gloss.
Charismatic colour
hair products,loreal,hair,hair colour
L\'Oreal Excell 10 home colour
Believable, glossy-gorgeous shades are just what Santa ordered. L\'Oréal Paris Excell 10\' £7.99, delivers rich cover in just 10 minutes. There are 11 natural-looking shades to choose from.
