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.
Coming 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.
Hollywood 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.
Big 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.
Mermaid 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.
Messy 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.
Pinned 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.
Bow Selecta
Sleek and balletic in style, this elegant updo by Justine Marjan would work so beautifully with a clean, off-the-shoulder neckline.
The 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.
The 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.
