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    5 Products that Make Holiday Hairstyling Easier

    By | Beauty on Shine – Tue, Dec 6, 2011 6:56 PM EST

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    Have a party (or 12) to attend this holiday season, but don't have it in your budget to head to the hairstylist each and every time you desire a chic coiffure? Well, then, DIY. Luckily, creating your own sleek blow-out or impressive updo is easier than ever thanks to some clever styling kits fashioned up by various well-known brands. From twists to buns, see how you can perfect your styling skills, channel your inner cosmetologist, and save loads of cash now.


    1. Fake It 'Til You Make It: With Alterna's Get the Look Styling Kit ($33) you'll have all you need to create a faux bob look, as well as a glamorous, twisted bun. The set includes Caviar Dry Shampoo, Caviar Rapid Repair Spray, Caviar Working Hair Spray, Alterna-tive Styling Bands
, and a step-by-step guide for getting the styles.
    2. Neat as a Pin: With just a few bobby pins, you can conjure up some seriously chic looks, and Bumble and bumble is breaking it down for you. The brand's Pin Tin ($15), a collection of 50 bobby and hair pins in Winter white, also comes with a how-to guide for creating six holiday hairstyles.
    3. Do the Twist: The French twist is a classic, yet unfortunately a tad difficult to create without the help of a stylist. But with Goody's Simple Styles: Modern Updo tool ($6), you can make a modern version of the standby style with very little effort.
    4. Work Your Bun Off: If you love a bun or trendy topknot, this Bombshell Brunette Perfect Bun set ($20) has all you need to get a sleek or tousled look. For black or blond hair, check out the brand's bun-making "donuts" ($5 to $11) to customize for your color and hair length.
    5. The Undo: Not feeling an updo? No worries. T3's Smooth Operator Flat Iron Styling Set ($30) will have you straightening like a champ. The kit includes tourmaline-infused brushes and combs, along with online access to a video tutorial, so you can straighten (and even curl) without all the guesswork.


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