FESTIVE STYLING

3 EASY FESTIVE STYLES

Need some styling inspo for the festive season? These 3 statement looks are perfect for ultra-glam styling, even when you're short on time.

Create a sleek flipped out pony, a smooth bevelled straight look or a high-volume, snatched ponytail. Prep and finish with our ghd heat protection styling range for healthy styles that last to keep up with your festive plans. Use the limited edition ghd platinum+ hair straightener or ghd helios hair dryer in mesmerising warm pewter, for the ultimate styling experience. Finish your look with a touch of seasonal sparkle by adorning your hair with some festive accessories to compliment your style.

Achieve effortless glamour this holiday season with these 3 simple styles.

FLIPPED OUT PONY

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STEP BY STEPS

1. PREP
Prep the hair with the ghd bodyguard heat protect spray in misted layers.

2.TIE
Flip upside down and brush hair into a high ponytail using the ghd oval dressing brush, tie into place.

3. FIX
Fix all flyways into place by misting the ghd perfect ending final fix hairspray and smoothing over with the palm of the hand.

4. ANGLE
Divide the ponytail into three sections and place the ghd platinum+ styler horizontally into the roots.

5. TRAVEL
Glide down the hair, holding the ends for the best tension.

6. TURN
Turn the styler a quarter turn upwards to create a flipped-out end.

7. CONTINUE
Continue this technique throughout the three sections of the ponytail.

8. FINISH
Finish the look by accessorising with a festive hair scrunchie and brushing the ponytail together using the ghd oval dressing brush.

SMOOTH & SLEEK

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STEP BY STEPS

1. PREP
Prep the hair with the ghd bodyguard heat protect spray in misted layers.

2. SECTION
Section the hair horizontally into two sections, beginning at the bottom of the head and working upwards.

3. ANGLE
Place the ghd paddle brush horizontally into the roots followed by the ghd platinum+ styler.

4. TRAVEL
Glide down the hair until reaching the ends, leading with the ghd paddle brush for the best tension.

5. CONTINUE
Continue this technique until all hair is smooth and straightened.

6. TURN
Turn the ghd platinum+ styler a quarter turn inwards on the ends to create a soft bevel.

7. FINISH
Finish the hair by applying a pea sized amount of ghd dramatic ending smooth & finish serum into the ends.

8. ACCESSORISE
Accessorise with a festive headband to finish the look.

DIFFUSED PONY

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STEP BY STEPS

1. PREP
Prep the hair by applying a moisturising pomade and oil and detangle the hair.

2. PREP
Apply the ghd body goals total volume foam into the mid-lengths and ends of the hair for maximum body.

3. TIE
Tie the hair into a low ponytail with a festive hair scrunchie.

4. SMOOTH
Smooth the hairline with an edge taming gel.

5. COMB
Comb back the hair using the ghd detangling comb to spread the edge taming gel for a snatched look.

6. DIFFUSE
Diffuse the ponytail using the ghd helios™ hairdryer on a medium heat and medium speed.

7. STRETCH
Using the teeth of the ghd diffuser attachment, comb through the ponytail to stretch out the texture, expanding the ponytail.

8. FINISH
Finish the look by misting the ghd shiny ever after final shine spray onto the ponytail.