Holiday Party Hair in Alexandria: Your Prep Timeline
The invitations are arriving. The office party. Dinner with friends in Old Town. Family photos. New Year's Eve. You want your hair to look its best for every one of them. Then you check the salon calendar and realize everyone else had the same idea.
The holidays are the busiest season of the year for salons. The best way to get great holiday hair is to plan backward from your first big event. Here is a simple timeline that works.
Six to Eight Weeks Before: Book Everything
December appointments fill up fast. Book your cut, color and any treatments now, before the calendar fills. If you have a specific event, tell us the date when you book so we can plan the timing.
Four Weeks Before: Repair and Strengthen
Cold, dry air and indoor heating start drying hair out in November. Start a weekly OWAY mask at home and book a Deep Conditioning treatment if your hair feels rough. Healthy hair holds color, shine and style far better than dry hair.
Two to Three Weeks Before: Color
Book any color service two to three weeks before your first event. Color looks its best once it has had a few washes to settle, and this gives time for any small adjustments. We use O&M, a low-tox, ammonia free color line, for rich color without harsh fumes.
One to Two Weeks Before: Cut
A cut one to two weeks ahead lets the shape relax and grow in naturally. Cutting the day before leaves no time to get used to a new look.
The Week Of: Toner and Gloss
If your blonde or highlights have turned brassy, a Toner Service a few days before your event brings back brightness and shine. Read more in our guide to what a hair toner does.
The Day Of: Style
A professional blow dry gives you smooth, glossy hair that lasts. If you are styling at home, start with clean hair, use a heat protectant and finish with a few drops of OWAY smooth'n glow hair serum for shine without weight.
Keep Your Hair Looking Good All Season
Wash with lukewarm water and finish with a cool rinse
Use sulfate free, color safe OWAY care
Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce frizz and friction
Keep heat tools on a moderate setting
Clear hard water buildup with an OWAY purifying hair bath
If your color tends to fade in the cold, read why your hair color fades faster in winter.
Holiday Hair at Holistic Hair Studio
From quick toners to full color and cuts, our Powhatan Street studio helps clients from Old Town, Del Ray and across Alexandria look their best through the holidays. Book early, tell us your event dates and we will plan your appointments around them.
Your Holiday Hair Timeline
Six to eight weeks before: book everything
Four weeks before: repair and condition
Two to three weeks before: color
One to two weeks before: cut
The week of: toner
The day of: professional blow dry
Book your appointment today and experience the transformative power of natural organic hair wellness at Holistic Hair Studio!
1433 Powhatan Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Book your appointment: 703-473-6864
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