Sleigh your vacation hair! Superstar hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who has labored with Emmy Rossum, Nicky Hilton, Karlie Kloss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jackie Tohn, is spilling her mane do’s and don’ts for the upcoming vacation season with ET.
Whereas prepping for events can really feel annoying, Gutterman says preserving your strands low-key with excessive shine is important for a festive celebration.
“Begin with moisture and an excellent leave-in product just like the Curlsmith Moisture Reminiscence Weightless Go away-In Launch or Double Cream Deep Quencher to ensure hydration and stop frizz. … Apply it to moist hair from the mid-lengths to ends and check out a slicked again bun. It is a heatless model that appears stylish and helps deal with the hair,” she explains.
If you wish to take it up a notch whereas nonetheless letting your sparkly outfit shine, the hair skilled suggests leaning on easy equipment.
“Working with garments is at all times really helpful, however that does not imply it’s important to utterly tone it down. … Whereas hair might generally must take a again seat to a excessive collar or sequins, it is nonetheless enjoyable to create statements that talk past the wardrobe.”
Her decide this yr: “Balenciaga lately did a trend present that includes tons of bows, and my consumer who attended wore one with a half-up model and face framing bangs. It was so enjoyable.”
It is also vital to keep away from overdoing your locks so that you just look good (and really feel good) whereas mingling.
“Restrict the variety of bobby pins you employ. If it hurts when you’re styling, likelihood is you will have a headache by the tip of the night time and no one desires that,” she notes.
As a substitute, go for the Root Increase Uplifting Spray to maintain your model lasting from cocktails to carols.
“Blow dry your hair with an excellent spherical brush, set it with clips, let it dry, take it down, and shake it out. You are welcome in your new obsession,” she dishes.
However in the event you’re craving a bolder change as we head into 2026, the hairstylist believes bangs are the transfer.
“Do not be fearful of them! … They’re tremendous cute with updos and make lived-in appears simpler to model.”
And for a shade shift, Gutterman suggests experimenting with a delicate semi-permanent shade.
“Searching for extra heat however not fairly able to go crimson? Ask your stylist for a toner. … Consider it as a lip-gloss in your hair.”
For a full new yr, new hair vibe, strive a contemporary chop.
“When you’re open to reducing your hair, I am loving the Sydney Sweeney bob proper now! You’ll be able to put on it so many alternative methods.”
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