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It’s party season—and with the official kickoff of the holidays just days away in the form of Thanksgiving weekend, day-to-night prepping will soon hit its stride with six weeks of marathon merrymaking. Whether there’s one hour or one minute left to get ready, it all comes down to a strategic shoe change, a swipe of red lipstick, and—this is key—a foolproof hair arsenal.
From a whirring wind machine of a blow-dryer to a wildly chic French hair powder that looks like gold dust, here are five ways to primp—Champagne not necessary.
A glittering blow-dryer sets the night-out mood—while a supercharged, BMW-worthy engine whips hair into submission.
If gold dust exists for the hair, this is it: Super-stylist David Mallett’s metallic powder—a twinkling version of his cultish volumizing formula—infuses a subtle, scene-stealing gleam.
Arriving in tones of crisp ivory and blush, Mason Pearson’s boar-bristle classic is the answer for voluptuous brushed-out waves. Think vanity-table staple—or the perfect last-minute hostess gift.
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The season’s It minaudière suddenly feels secondary to a statement-making hair accessory. Add a touch of dark velvet, a few embellished crystals, or a cultivated collection of pearls by way of these game-changing toppers.
One part static control, one part alluring fragrance, Frederic Malle’s lushly scented mist keeps hair fresh all night—even on the dance floor.
