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How to have seriously standout hair this party season

Barrettes! Bows! Beehives!

Forgo the basic blowout and go for seriously standout hair this party season. International hair sensation Josh Wood reveals how...

Crowning Glory

JENNIFER BEHR headband, £215, at net-a-porter.com (JENNIFER BEHR)

Adding an accessory is the ultimate way to dial up a hairstyle quickly and easily.

The Mood Board

Janelle Monáe (Julian Mackler/BFA/REX/Shutterstock)

For me, Laura Bailey, Lady Amanda Harlech and Janelle Monáe do party hair best. In terms of runway styles, I took the supersized Valentino look, the Marc Jacobs updos and the Burberry pony as inspiration this season.

Colour Club

(Marc Jacobs)

Consider a colour switch for the festive season.

1. Pastel perfect: If you are blonde, consider adding a semi-permanent pastel tone for a quick and easy update. Ask for a Redken Shades EQ Gloss if you book in at my salon.

2. The face framer: If you wear your hair up a lot, consider some face-framing balayage. Adding some extra light around the face gives a softer frame and lights up your features.

3. Gloss over: For shiny, richly pigmented tones, my new Shade Shot Plus (£5) is designed to be used at home and adds truly personalised hues to all colours, from brown to blonde.

joshwoodcolour.com

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