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 tense, Gutterman says retaining your strands low-key with excessive shine is crucial for a festive celebration.
“Begin with moisture and a very good leave-in product just like the Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher to ensure hydration and forestall 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 knowledgeable suggests leaning on easy equipment.
“Working with garments is all the time beneficial, however that does not imply it’s a must to fully tone it down. … Whereas hair could generally need to 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 12 months: “Balenciaga just lately did a vogue present that includes tons of bows, and my shopper who attended wore one with a half-up model and face framing bangs. It was so enjoyable.”
It is also necessary 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 may have a headache by the tip of the night time and no person desires that,” she notes.
As an alternative, go for the Root Enhance Uplifting Spray to maintain your model lasting from cocktails to carols.
“Blow dry your hair with a very good spherical brush, set it with clips, let it dry, take it down, and shake it out. You are welcome to your new obsession,” she dishes.
However when you’re craving a bolder change as we head into 2026, the hairstylist believes bangs are the transfer.
“Do not be afraid of them! … They’re tremendous cute with updos and make lived-in seems to be simpler to model.”
And for a colour shift, Gutterman suggests experimenting with a delicate semi-permanent shade.
“Searching for extra heat however not fairly able to go pink? Ask your stylist for a toner. … Consider it as a lip-gloss to your hair.”
For a full new 12 months, new hair vibe, attempt a recent chop.
“If you happen to’re open to chopping your hair, I am loving the Sydney Sweeney bob proper now! You possibly can put on it so many various methods.”
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