Sound the klaxon, party season is just a stone's throw away – and we say, it's time to start prepping.
The festive period and Christmas calls for a level of glam that may well fall beyond the realms of your usual go-to hair looks. In December, let's face it, more is more is more.
If you're in the mood for some high-octane seasonal hair inspiration, we've got a bumper crop of Instagram recommendations. Party season glamour is the celebrity hairstylist’s bread and butter – and we have our tongs and teasers at the ready to soak up their wealth of beauty knowledge.
© @halleybriskerComing up Roses
The incredibly talented Halley Brisker has styled some of the most famous heads on the planet, and this gently romantic bun for Lucy Boynton, topped off with a Chanel flower is sheer perfection.
© cwoodhairHollywood Waves
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has one of the most enviable heads of hair in the world and Christian Wood is often the man responsible for her gorgeous Rapunzel-esque styles. These bombshell waves are on our Christmas list this year.
© @kimblehaircareBig Bun
If you have a lot of glitz going on in the jewellery department, consider letting your earrings to take centre stage by wearing your hair scraped back off your head in a high-drama bun, like this one on Kerry Washington, created by hair sensation Kim Kimble.
© @mararoszakMermaid Curls
Mara Roszak is a master of red carpet hairstyles, and these fairytale worthy curls as sported by Juno Temple for the Emmys are breathtaking.
© @georgenorthwoodMessy Low Pony
For a more ethereal Christmas look, team an unfussy ponytail alongside sheer ruffles, a lá Aimee Wood, courtesy of hair superstar George Northwood.
© @hairbymichellesultanPinned Curls
Effortlessly cool, this look featuring long curls pinned at the sides is perfect if you're pressed for time but want to add a little polish. As seen on Vic Hope who often works with Michelle Sultan.
© @justinemarjanBow Selecta
Sleek and balletic in style, this elegant updo by Justine Marjan would work so beautifully with a clean, off-the-shoulder neckline.
© @jennifer_yepezThe Flick
It's giving 1960s It-girl, and we're very much on board. Consider a flicky pony like this one by Jennifer Yepez if you're currently sporting mid-length locks.
© @vernonfrancoisThe Fluffy Up-Do
This look is giving textural high drama, and we love the addition of a braid along the hairline. High-octane hair that makes a real statement, a round of applause all round for hairstylist Vernon François.
