Let your hair be your best accessory this holiday season with statement making hairstyles for both guys and girls from Butterfly Studio Salon stylists, Dana Tizzio and Jason J. Dougherty.
Dana Tizzio’s “Pretty Ponytail”
Upgrade a worn ponytail from day to night by taking out that pony and shaking it as hard as you can just to create some body.
1. Grab your purse-size dry texturizing spray like Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20, and apply through entire head, roots to tips.
2. Shake hair out, using your hands as well to break up, lift, and activate your spray.
3. Pull hair back, taking one section at a time to create a super textured look (versus slicked back and smooth).
4. Secure above or at the curve of the head with a hair tie (the positioning makes it more playful.)
5. Gently pull on the hair to create height and adjust the look.
6. Wrap a small section of hair around the base of the pony and tuck for a messy, sexy ponytail or add a metallic pony cuff for a chic way to accessorize the look.
Dana Tizzio’s “10 Minute (No brush) UpdoBraid”
This DIY ‘do will take you from a bad hair moment or a long day at the office to black tie-chic without any hot tools or hair prep. Not even a hairbrush is required! All you’ll need is a few pins, hair ties, and a mini/travel-sized version of your favorite dry shampoo/texturizing spray.
- Section 1/4 hair from side part to ear, and add Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20 for volume.
- Start braid at part, focusing braid at front of forehead, and secure end with elastic.
- Spritz more Insta-thick spray throughout hair to enhance texture for easier styling.
- Without brushing, twist all of hair to the side of braid and secure with elastic, creating a ponytail.
- Braid ponytail, including front braid, and secure end with elastic. (It does not need to be tight)
- Hold one piece of braid at the end with one hand. With the other hand, push entire braid upward from the bottom with your fingers to create a rouging effect.
- Wrap braid to create a bun or knot shape, nestled on one side of your head for the best look. You want your style to be seen!
- Secure with bobby pins, and use the hair pins to manage any loose ends.
- Loosen the front of the braid and work your way back. Widen from the start of the braid for an effect that beautifully frames your face by pulling apart gently on each section. This will create a softer and more romantic, evening-ready braided look.
Jason J. Dougherty’s “Quick Men’s Style”
For a sophisticated style or a Don Draper-inspired look, try this relaxed yet polished look which has enough body to make a statement while staying clean cut enough for the office.
- Start with clean, just washed hair and comb through before applying product.
- Using a quarter-sized amount of Philip B Lovin’ Pomade,$26, emulsify using your hands and apply product throughout hair.
- With a fine tooth comb, comb through front half of hair, while blow drying on a low setting. Blow dry back half of hair while simply running fingers through.
- Use texturizing spray such as Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick, $20 to roots at the front for a boost. Your style will thank you later. Sculpt hair with hands.
- Finish with a medium (more flexible) hairspray like Philip B Jet Set Precision Control Hair Spray, $30, throughout for extra shine and hold.
