Effortless HAIR

One wash, three looks to take you through Christmas in style!

- STEPHANIE MAYLOR

CHRISTMAS EVE WAVES

Before the madness kicks in, take an hour out to wash and style your hair into romantic, red carpet-ready waves.

1 When hair is damp, spray with Maria Nila Gloss Coat, £24.50, sephora.co.uk, a does-it-all formula that protects against heat damage, tames frizz and leaves a glass-like shine that lasts up to four days.

2 Blow-dry hair smooth then, once dry, separate into sections and tong with Revlon Easy Heat 25mm Precision Curler, £19.99, Tesco. Cradle curls with your hand as they cool to help set the style.

3 Mist hairspray, then gently brush out using a soft brush like Denman D81M Medium Style and Shine Brush, £17, amazon. co.uk, to create a cooler, more undone wave. A loose, textured updo works brilliantly on second-day hair, making use of waves that have started to drop.