HAIR
Let your
hair down!
Our hair expert Janice Auton gets us into the Christmas spirit with
her top tips on achieving fabulous festive styles and keeping your
crowning glory looking and feeling fantastic this winter...
Hi Janice, how can I style my mid-length
hair for a Christmas ball?
For an easy, glam look, simply scoop your
clean hair up softly into a high ponytail and
add this fabulous hair bun made of human
hair (main picture) that can be washed,
styled, coloured and used just like your
own hair in a variety of styles. Available at
Additional Lengths, Stockton, and Poppys
Hairdressing. Or, if you have time, book
in with your favourite stylist, ask them for
some simple waves but start with bigger
and wavier hair as it will definitely drop in
the winter mists. It’s a good idea to invest
in a moisture protecting hairspray too. At
Poppys, we use Eufora Tame.
The winter weather makes my hair dry
and brittle. How can I put the moisture
back in and get it shiny again?
Part of the blame is the summer months
and the damage those UV rays did, so it’s
important to protect and nourish your hair
all year round. You may think it is protein
your hair needs, but that really is just for
highly damaged, over coloured, mostly
blonde hair. Invest in a hydrating, nourish-
packed shampoo and separate conditioner
and have a weekly hair mask. At Poppys,
we recommend Urgent Repair from the
Eufora Nourish range.
I’m attending a grand winter wedding and
want to add a fascinator or something
similar. What do you recommend?
There are loads of gorgeous hat designs
made from luxurious felts in a broad
range of colours, from the understated
blacks, navies and greys to vibrant rich
Christmassy reds and plums. Choose from
chic pillboxes adorned with pheasant
feathers to petite dishes, they are all perfect
for a special winter wedding. Remember
your hat becomes your hair so keep it
simple. You could also get creative with
pearl and crystal hair slides (pictured).
I’m going skiing over Christmas. What
should I be doing to protect my hair?
If you’ve got long hair and you’ve been skiing
before, you’ll remember the tangles and frizz
when you remove your helmet after a day on
the slopes. You’ll also know about ‘helmet
hair‘– squashed flat, even if it is protected
from the elements. Try tying your hair in
a small bun at the nape of your neck and
secure it with an invisible hair net for extra
support. When the time comes for lunch or
après ski, undo the bun and your glorious
hair will be revealed. If it’s longer, try a gentle
plait down to the side and when released
your hair will resemble beach waves. Short
hair is going to be flat so use your hands,
ruffle like crazy, add some dry wax and
texturise away.
I really fancy a change of colour for the
winter. My hair is quite light blonde
(coloured!). I have fair skin and green eyes.
What would suit me?
Simply add an abundance of golden and
copper and brown tones through your hair
to change with the seasons.
Get creative with pearl
and crystal hair slides
What are the ‘in’ styles going to be in 2020? I
really fancy a change
1960s-influenced baby bangs and sweeping
fringes and teased crowns, collar length
hair, the messier the better with half up-dos.
Forget the top knot - it’s a bouncy ponytail
for 2020.
Poppys Stockton, 7-8 Silver Court, Stockton TS18 1SL. Tel: 01642 608539 / 01642 899099
Poppys Hartlepool, 20 Victoria Road, Hartlepool TS26 8DD. Tel: 01429 283976 / 01429 283977
Email: [email protected] Website: poppyshairdressing.co.uk
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