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HOLIDAY HAIR STYLES 2008

Old Hollywood Glamour

Old hollywood glamour is a sure fire way to get attention at any holiday
Gathering this season. With the Instyler this look can be created in
minutes.

• First, take a 1/2 inch section of hair and wrap it around the barrel of the Instyler.

• Close the attachment and allow the rotating barrel to create
  magic.

• After releasing the curl, keep it rolled up and secure it with a pin, like a pin curl.

• Do this to your entire head, and spray with a firm holding hair spray.

• After the curls are set and cooled, release the pins and brush out the curls with a boar bristle brush.

• This will break up the curl pattern and take on a soft wave.

• Finish with a shine spray and you'll sparkle just like the Christmas tinsel.

When in doubt accessorize

One of my favorite new hair trends this holiday season is creating
Accessories like headbands out of your own hair! A little twisting and
pinning can really update traditional curls and will really up your chances for a kiss under the mistletoe this holiday season.

• Take 1/2 inch sections of hair and wrap it around the rotating barrel of the Instyler. Let the hair sit for 10-15 seconds and release from the Instyler.

• Set the hair in pin curls so the hair cools.

• Release the curls.

• Run through gently with your fingers.

• Next take hair that frames your face and wrap tightly so it resembles a rope.

• Continue to do this until the two sides meet in the back of your

• Attach the two strands with a small rubber band.

• Gently pull on the hair around the crown to create more volume and a more distinct band made from the hair.

• Finish with a light hair spray.

• This look will create a very romantic vibe for a holiday event!

Knot it

This next style will look like you paid big bucks in a posh salon. But with the help of the Instyler you can look like a million bucks, but really spend all your money on Christmas present for your loved ones!  Who could ask for more!

• Divide the hair into three sections horizontally along the head and hold with duck clips.

• Take the first section at the nape of your neck and tie the hair in a double knot.

• Secure with bobby pins.

• Repeat to the second and third section of your hair.

• Once the hair is securely fastened with bobby pins you should have dangling pieces coming out from the knots.

• Take these sections of hair and wrap around the Instyler.

• Close the device and allow the rotating barrel to create a beautiful curl formation in the hair.

• Release and let fall around the knots which create a very elegant updo.

• Finish with a firm hold hair spray and you will be transformed!

• Your hair with look fantastic; no matter how horrifying your holiday sweater is!

The new twist

The classic fresh twist is always a fashion home run at any formal event
Such as a Christmas party. But this season, surprise every body with a
modern day twist. With the help of the Instyler it can be done in a snap.

• To start the twist, gather the hair at the nape of the neck and begin
  twisting.

• Bring the hair framing the face back and begin working into the twist.

• Secure with booby pins, but remember to hide them inside the twist.

• Once the twist is done you should have a lot of loose hair at the top of your head.

• You want to maximize the volume and create lift in this area to finish off
  the look.

• Take 1/2 inch section of the hair and place in the Instlyer at the root of your hair, as close to the scalp as possible, over-direct the Instyler as

• You slide it along the hair shaft.

• This is creating volume and magnificent shine to the style.

• Leave the tips of your hair inside the barrel of the Instyler for an extra
  15-20 seconds to really seal in a curl at the ends.

• You can also flip out the ends of the hair with the Instyler by placing the barrel on the top of the section and rotating the opposite direction.

• Rotating the direction of the curls at the end of the hair in different ways will create a cool pattern and great dimension in your hair.

• Tease the hair at the roots with the 3 in one styling comb to create a
  cushion in the hair that will last all night long, well past the countdown!