When parties often last well into the early hours, a hairstyle’s durability plays a big role. Nobody wants curls to lose their shape the moment they’re styled. However, a festive hairstyle doesn’t need to be more complicated than your everyday look; the trendiest styles right now are natural-looking, and you can easily add that “something extra” with hair accessories or decorations.
Helsinki Waves
A relaxed twist on Hollywood Waves, the effortless Nordic Helsinki Waves are the go-to style for any occasion! Waves are always a safe bet, working in any situation. With these product and technique tips, you can achieve volume, texture, and hold while keeping curls beautifully bouncy and elastic into the late hours of the night.
How to Create the Look
For styling after washing, use Four Reasons Professional Fiber Mousse to provide long-lasting support and structure to the hairstyle. If you’re aiming for even more volume at the roots, start with Professional Root Booster before blow-drying.
Curl the hair with a styling iron, and prep each section with Professional Heat Shield spray. The Heat Shield has built-in hold, giving curls all the support they need. Apply the product evenly by lightly brushing it through the hair. For extra hold, curl the hair in smaller sections. Allow curls to cool before styling! You don’t always need clips—simply hold the curl in your hand for a few seconds before letting it fall.
Before brushing out the curls, set them with Professional Finishing Spray, which offers built-in humidity and UV protection. The spray applies evenly and can be layered to achieve the desired level of hold. Finally, brush out the curls and finish with Professional Dry Shine Spray for added shine. For the final touch, add statement hairpins.
Products That Make the Difference
Whether it’s a quick touch-up or an elegant updo, the foundation of the hairstyle is always key. Clients trust their stylist’s recommendations, so choose products that provide hold while leaving hair flexible. Finishing sprays, volumizing powders, and high-quality hair sprays are the keys to durable and beautiful results.
The renewed Four Reasons Professional Finishing range offers a variety of hold levels for different hair types and occasions. Use the Professional Finishing Spray line to ensure styles last all day—no matter the weather.
- Professional Working Spray: Your go-to for natural, flexible styles that stay in place while allowing movement. It keeps curls curly and straight hair sleek, perfect for on-the-go touch-ups during styling.
- Professional Finishing Spray: Ideal for styling finishes with good hold that can be brushed out easily. Its fine, dry mist applies evenly and can be layered for more hold as needed.
- Professional Extreme Hold Spray: The ultimate choice for maximum hold. Keeps hairstyles in place all day long, no matter what.
- Professional Dry Shine Spray: Perfect for finishing hairstyles with natural shine and softness. Great for dry, coarse hair, restoring both shine and smoothness.
- Professional Spray Wax: Use this for precisely placing strands, taming ends, creating voluminous, shiny curls, or shaping short hair. When you need shine, control, and smoothness, this is your product.
Tips of the Season: How to Ensure Long-Lasting Hairstyles
When clients invest in a party hairstyle, they expect it to last. A few simple tips can extend the life of any hairstyle without the curls falling flat after just ten minutes.
- Prepare the hair carefully: Clean, well-treated hair is the best base for creating hold and texture.
- Focus on the foundation: Use finishing products suited to the client’s hair type for the best results.
- Advise your client: Warn them about the risks of excessive hair-touching during the festivities—it can lead to flat, lifeless styles.