For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite holiday styles and how-tos to help you get ready for all your clients’ holiday requests. First up is how to recreate Lauren Conrad’s “Romantic Twist” updo by Sebastian Stylist Christina McCarver. “The labyrinth of curls creates intrigue and attraction as they’re softly swept away from the face,” she shares. To get the look, wash hair with Penetraitt Shampoo and Conditioner for healthy, resilient tresses. Next, spritz Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Lite to the lengths of damp hair for enhanced shine, anti-frizz protection and styling manageability. Now apply Volupt Spray to lengths of damp hair to add soft, supple volume throughout. Use a 1” curling iron to curl the lengths of the hair and spritz with Shaper Zero Gravity while curling to maintain fresh waves. Once the entire head is curled, secure the curls by pinning them in a woven fashion to create a style that looks loose and effortless. Once the style is achieved, lightly spray Shaper Zero Gravity for lightweight and soft—yet controlled—hold. 

Cocktailing products is a huge timesaver for stylists, especially those who have clients on the constant go, go, go. All it takes is a dollop of THIS, two pumps of THAT and a spritz of THIS and you’re ready to shake, rattle and roll your client’s hair into absolute styling perfection. A big fan of “shaking things up” is our pint-sized friend Janine Jarman, who has the perfect recipe for creating a “Foxy Lady” in the salon. “For a big and foxy finish, I wash and condition hair with Sebastian Professional Volupt Shampoo and Conditioner to enhance natural volume,” she explains. “I towel dry hair and then spritz Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray from roots to ends for thermal protection and added lift. I then apply Sebastian Professional Mousse Forte from mid-shaft to ends, then add a drop of Sebastian Professional Liquid Gloss to the ends only for polished finish. Blow-dry while styling with a round brush.” Get 18 more cocktailing recipes!

According to top color pros, honey hues are the “it” shades for fall. Get a jumpstart on the season with this how-to from Davines. Part a horizontal section from one temple to the other and from ear to ear, creating a horizontal band. Divide this section into 1-inch vertical subsections. Lift every other section 45-degrees and place on foils. Starting near the roots, bleach with 20g. L’Art Decolor White Hair Bleaching Paste + 35g. Activation Source 20 vol. + 10 drops Glorifying Elixir Anti Age. Lift to a level 9/10 (about 25 minutes.) Work in a clockwise direction, overlapping the foils. Next, create a horizontal section from the nape to the top of the ears. Again, divide into vertical subsections then repeat the technique and the pattern previously described, but work in a counter-clockwise circular movement. Take a large square section on the top of the head and divide into vertical subsections, repeating the same technique and pattern, working in a clockwise direction. Wash with Davines Essential Haircare Nounou Shampoo and Conditioner. To achieve a golden effect, tone with 40g. Finest Pigments Pearl + 5g. Finest Pigments Golden. Check visually up to 20 minutes. Learn more trends at the Davines World Wide Hair Tour in Miami! Get your tickets now!

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