Party‑Proof Your Hair Color for the Holidays: At‑Home Kit Prep + Quick Fixes
The holiday season always arrives faster than we think. One moment, you’re carving pumpkins, the next you’re RSVPing to holiday dinners and gatherings. And there’s one thing that can make or break your festive look: your hair color.
The good news? With the right holiday hair prep and a few care tips, your color can stay vibrant and healthy-looking throughout the season.
Start With Smart Holiday Hair Prep
Perfect holiday party hair doesn’t happen by accident. The secret is all in the prep, and that starts long before the event!
Always Time Your Color Right
First of all, if you color your hair at home, focus on timing and refresh your color about three to four days before the first big event. This will allow your color to settle in and allow for one more wash before your first event. If you experience any staining during the coloring process, this will also allow time for any residual staining to fade away.
Be sure to check out our Radiant Hair Color Kit – it’s dermatologist-tested, ammonia-free, and packed with hair-loving ingredients. Plus, it delivers that fresh-from-the-salon glow from the comfort of your own home.
Remember: Hydration is Your Hair’s Best Friend
Winter weather doesn’t do your color any favors. Indoor heating, cold air, washing with water that’s too warm or hot, and heat styling can all leave your hair feeling parched, which means your color fades faster.
A week or two before coloring, treat your hair to a deep-conditioning mask. Look for formulas with keratin, ginseng root extract, or argan oil that are strengthening and protecting. Once you’ve colored, use a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner every time you wash, and every two to three washes, swap out your conditioner for a conditioning mask or Pro Boost Treatment. Think of this as your version of self-care: lit candles, a good playlist, and a rich mask that leaves your hair glossy and smooth.
Protect Before You Style
Nothing dulls color faster than too much heat. During your holiday hair prep, make friends with your heat protectant. Always apply before blow-drying, curling, or straightening. It’s one of the easiest ways to keep your party-proof hair color looking fresh for the holidays with a style that lasts. Lowering your heat tools by even 20 degrees can make a visible difference in shine and longevity.
How to Party-Proof Hair Color for the Holidays
Now that your holiday party hair color is looking beautiful, let’s talk about keeping that color intact.
There’s something about holiday hair that calls for richness and shine. A few smart adjustments can protect the tone and shine of your color from fading. So, if you’re curling, use a ceramic or tourmaline tool on a lower heat setting (especially if your hair is fine or fragile). For sleek looks, try blowouts instead of flat irons when you can; it can be gentler on the hair and create a more natural-looking finish. If you need additional smoothing, do a quick pass with a flat iron as a final step.
When it comes to products, reach for formulas that are designed to preserve and protect color. Look for products labeled “color-protecting”, “thermal protecting,” as well as “UV-protecting.” A lightweight serum can be your secret weapon before a big holiday party to smooth frizz, strengthen hair, and add next-level shine.
Quick At-Home Holiday Hair Fixes
Even with the best intentions, things happen – maybe your color looks slightly brassy under the lights, your highlights lose their glow, or you have a few pesky grays around your hairline or part line. The good news? You don’t always need a salon appointment for a holiday hair fix.
Refresh Your Tone Fast
If your blonde or brunette color starts looking too warm and brassy, a cool-toned gloss treatment can help neutralize brassiness instantly. For blondes, try Color Reviving Gloss in Crema. For brunettes, Espresso Gloss is your friend. This will help to refresh tone, vibrancy, and add next-level shine.
Quick Root Touch-Up Solutions
Even if you timed your color as close to your event calendar as possible, you may still end up with a few unsightly grays during the busy season. There are a couple of great options for quick, on-the-go touch-ups that don't require a full coloring session.
If you have a high percentage of gray or your roots grow in quickly, a rapid 10-minute root touch-up might be just the thing for you. It is designed for a quick touch-up for visible grays around the hairline and parting. If you've got 10 minutes and want those grays fully covered, this is the way to go!
If you have just a few grays here and there, you can try a root touch-up powder for instant, on-the-go coverage. This multitasking marvel not only covers grays, but can be used to fill in sparse roots and even define and fill in brows.
The Takeaway
Beautiful, holiday party hair is all about feeling confident, radiant, and effortlessly you. With a few smart tips, you can make sure your color stays vibrant, your hair stays smooth, and you stay focused on the moments that matter.
